A cedar frame can last up to 10 years but one made of douglas fir may last only 5 to 7 years.
Fir wood for raised garden.
The best reason to choose fir is if you want to give raised bed gardening a try and don t want to invest in the expense of cedar.
Raised beds are garden containers commonly made from wood and the type of wood we use will determine how long lasting safe and sustainable they are.
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Once harvested the entire tree can be used including the roots and bark.
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Fir trees grow more slowly than cedars although not.
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Cedar is a fast growing conifer that has the advantage of low waste.
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Should you finish untreated wood used for raised beds.
Of the species used for untreated lumber douglas fir pseudotsuga.
Natural wood is a lovely choice for adding warmth and texture to garden structures like raised beds fences decks and trellises.
Anonymous on april 16 2013.
However some woods have superior rot resistance naturally and can be used outdoors without chemical treatment.
Can i try to use one of these methods on raised beds that are already built and outside.
And not a moment too soon either since seeds for the winter garden need to be going in the ground in a few weeks.
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The wood is untreated and has only been outside for a week or two.
Using any type of untreated lumber for building raised beds eliminates the chance of harmful chemicals leaching into the soil.
How long untreated wood will last depends on many factors but it will certainly last longer if treated to resist moisture and damage from the sun.
Whichever you choose you should know that we only use untreated wood for raised beds including the corners.
The durability of untreated wood used for raised beds largely depends on the type of wood used.
We choose to use an untreated pine raised garden bed system for all our raised beds.
Much lumber is chemically treated to prevent it from rotting.