Planting boxes for flowers

[SteveB]

I have decided to make some raised planting boxes rather than go into the earth, which here is a combination of sand dune sand and caliche. I believe that some treated lumber would last the longest, or perhaps some railroad ties. Maybe some old building beams if I can find them for a decent price.

Is there a danger of the chemicals leaching out from treated lumber or railroad ties for garden beds? What if I put a liner? I intend on going to the nursery, and getting a really good mix of soil delivered, or maybe just getting some bales of peat moss, and some bags of soil and mixing. But I don't want to do all the work and spend all the money if I am planting these things in a toxic box.

TIA

Steve

[gunner]

Southwest?

I read this question alot here. Here are a couple links to help you make a decision :

[General Schvantzkoph]

It shouldn't matter for flowers, you aren't going to eat them. If you are growing food then you absolutely don't want to use any sort of treated lumber.