[Community_garden] Trex or other building material

[Wright_WP]

Hello,

I cannot offer any advice on Trex. However, cedar is also a good wood
for making raised beds (but that doesn't address your tree concern)

Another alternative would be the blocks sold to make retaining walls.

Bill Wright
Organic Learning Center
Brown County UW-Extension
1150 Bellevue
Green Bay, WI  54302
Phone: (920) 391-4658

  Cultivating Gardens for Improved Health
                              

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Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:50 AM
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Subject: [Community_garden] Trex or other building material

Hey all, I'm looking for material to build raised beds, cold  frames
etc. to 
grow organic veggies in.  Trying NOT to cut any trees  or use
traditional 
lumber material.  I've always heard redwood was the best  wood to use,
but looking 
for alternatives.  I think there had been a  discussion here before
about 
Trex, is there any leaching? Down sides?   Alternatives? Suggestions?
Thanks Tina



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