Tag Archives: garden beds
What is a safe alternative to using pressure treated lumber for vegetable garden beds?
TweetQuestion by Jack O: What is a safe alternative to using pressure treated lumber for vegetable garden beds? I’m making raised beds for my vegetable garden and for obvious reasons can’t use pressure treated lumber. I was thinking of using 1x10s, but cedar or redwood are not in my price range. does anyone know of … Continue reading
Are you having more problems with ants this year?
Tweet by Mr Po Question by noonecanne: Are you having more problems with ants this year? Is it just in my garden, or are ants seemingly on a rampage this year? I have ants in my garden beds in huge amounts. I have gardened here for 11 years and have never seen so many ants! … Continue reading
Hemlock vs. Pine. What is the better wood to use untreated for raised garden beds?
TweetQuestion by drdrey0208: Hemlock vs. Pine. What is the better wood to use untreated for raised garden beds? I am already aware that it would be better to use untreated wood. The question I want to know is whether or not Hemlock Fir is preferable to Pine or vice versa. And when I say which … Continue reading
Are you having more problems with ants this year?
Tweet by rowdyman Question by noonecanne: Are you having more problems with ants this year? Is it just in my garden, or are ants seemingly on a rampage this year? I have ants in my garden beds in huge amounts. I have gardened here for 11 years and have never seen so many ants! I … Continue reading