A redwood raised garden bed however can last up to 20 years.
Untreated wood for garden beds.
It was a nightmare getting the planks off undamaged but we got there eventually.
It s time to get into some methods you can use to keep your raised garden bed from rotting.
I built my very first raised garden beds using wood reclaimed from pallets.
This type of treated wood was banned years ago for household use.
I also use some pressure treated wood for various garden structures including large raised beds.
Wooden planters built out of untreated wood will probably last much longer than you think.
These materials will generally last 10 to 20 years in a raised bed garden.
The first 2 methods are useful if you have already built a raised garden bed out of wood.
4 more ways to keep your raised garden bed from rotting.
You can read more about it below.
A cedar frame can last up to 10 years but one made of douglas fir may last only 5 to 7 years.
Yes untreated wood will decompose over time but because it is untreated you reduce the risk of potential toxins moving from your wooden beds into that organic veggie garden you re starting to keep your family fed well.
They worked a treat at first but after two years the.
Using pallets for raised garden beds.
Wood composite products.
The durability of untreated wood used for raised beds largely depends on the type of wood used.
Untreated lumber such as pine is the least durable and is not recommended.