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Oh wow - thanks for a great tutorial - now to get my husband to lug all that vermiculite/peatmoss and compost that is needed from the nursery - anyone have a tutorial for that ?
Speaking as a husband, sex always does the trick for me!
Nice post, OP. Now if I can just figure out how to keep the deer out...
How well will bare wood framing hold up to sitting in the elements and holding wet dirt? 1 year? 10?
Good question. As others have pointed out a good rot resistant wood like cedar is best, but I had a tight budget. Since this is my first garden like this I figured I would do it on the cheap this time around to see how it works out. The wood I used only cost $12.33 total. The Cedar would have been more like $25-$30. If you have the extra cash I would get the cedar.
I would never ever use pressure treated lumber for this purpose.
NRG, you are the man! Thanks for the great info. I'm inspired to start mine this weekend. Maybe work on the outdoor portion Sunday afternoon once the rain has ended.
Good question. As others have pointed out a good rot resistant wood like cedar is best, but I had a tight budget. Since this is my first garden like this I figured I would do it on the cheap this time around to see how it works out. The wood I used only cost $12.33 total. The Cedar would have been more like $25-$30. If you have the extra cash I would get the cedar.
I would never ever use pressure treated lumber for this purpose.
A few years back pressure treated lumber was "changed", it no longer contains the chemicals that will add arsenic to the mix. The stuff you buy in the store is vegetable safe. Do not use railroad ties though, those are still bad for use in gardening.
The bare wood will last for a good amount of time, but it might attract termites, so I would watch it.
A few years back pressure treated lumber was "changed", it no longer contains the chemicals that will add arsenic to the mix. The stuff you buy in the store is vegetable safe. Do not use railroad ties though, those are still bad for use in gardening.
The bare wood will last for a good amount of time, but it might attract termites, so I would watch it.
...I think drilling pilot holes to avoid splits in the wood is a good idea...
I was told to always drill pilots when screwing into wood specifically so you don't split it. Otherwise you're driving a wedge into the wood which almost always will cause a split.
NRG - if you are on a budget, keep an eye open for the plant sale at Johnston Community College. We got some tomato plants there one year and they grew to be the tallest tomato plants I've ever seen! And the maters were delicious! Or check out a community college closer to your house.
Usually Lowe's has good plants too! Best of luck!
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