Hello,
- No preference to cedar over redwood, in my opinion. Use what you like.
- Sealing is a good idea to prevent rot.
- Don't use the gravel -- not necessary, since raising the bed in itself provides the required drainage.
HTH,
-- pelirojaroja
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Hi, hope someone can help. I am going to make some raised garden beds.
> I did a search on this group and did not get any hits. I have three
> questions I hope someone can help me with. First, is there any reason
> to prefer cedar over redwood? I notice that most commercial wooden
> raised beds are cedar. Second, is it necessary or helpful to seal the
> wood somehow, particularly the ends? Third, is it necessary or helpful
> to lay down a few inches of gravel on the bottom for drainage? Some
> things I have read say yes, but others seem to say you should not so
> that plants with deep roots can get down to the native soil if they need
> to. Thanks in advance for your advice! Sanford.
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