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Luvgardening2 · February 4, 2008

I too plan on more raised beds. I really like the ones here http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...ht=texas+cages

I originally did mine like the SFG. 4 x 4 then 8 x 4 and lastly 12 x 4. I think I will try 12 x 2. Just enough room to fit the Texas Cages.

I used for the most part redwood. Some I used that Trex (?) decking material. I was buying so much wood that the manager asked me what I was using it for. He ended up selling the pieces that were not "perfect", which is fine by me for $5.00. So you may want to ask about that. It was Lowe's. Not sure about Home Depot. They will cut it for you for free. I am far from handy but I was able to drill and screw them together. I hired help to prepare the ground and to bring in the soil.

I personally did not like railroad ties. The ones they have here had stuff oozing from them. I think cedar is a good choice too. GL

Nancy

February 4, 2008	#2
Luvgardening2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California Posts: 88	I too plan on more raised beds. I really like the ones here http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...ht=texas+cages I originally did mine like the SFG. 4 x 4 then 8 x 4 and lastly 12 x 4. I think I will try 12 x 2. Just enough room to fit the Texas Cages. I used for the most part redwood. Some I used that Trex (?) decking material. I was buying so much wood that the manager asked me what I was using it for. He ended up selling the pieces that were not "perfect", which is fine by me for $5.00. So you may want to ask about that. It was Lowe's. Not sure about Home Depot. They will cut it for you for free. I am far from handy but I was able to drill and screw them together. I hired help to prepare the ground and to bring in the soil. I personally did not like railroad ties. The ones they have here had stuff oozing from them. I think cedar is a good choice too. GL Nancy