Oh good! That makes me feel more confident in going with fir. I ended up ordering some brackets from this place Gardens to Gro....
https://www.gardenstogro.com/glossary.php#garden-brackets
They seem more cost effective than the other brackets I had found. I know I probably don't need them...
Does the boiled linseed oil work well to seal it? Can it be used on the inside?
I went wood shopping yesterday and obviously, fir is a LOT cheaper than the redwood I was thinking about using. I wonder if I could go with fir and paint the outside and then maybe line the inside with plastic to...
Thank you, Penny! Those are great. I would love to do some that big. I think mine are going to be more of a basic box since I am not particularly handy with building things. I like the deeper boxes so I may rethink the depth of mine.
Whoa, Penny! Forty feet! I am envious! I have to tell my hubby that so my 8 foot beds won't seem like a big deal. LOL
Momofdrew, What kind of wood did you use? You too, Penny? I am going to try to go to the lumber yard this afternoon to see what they have. If I use the preformed corners...
Thanks guys! I may order a set to see what they look like. What are your opinions on using redwood? I have heard some people say they prefer other woods, but others like it.
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I am a new member hoping to get some info on raised beds. I have looked through the archives and found a lot of great tidbits so far! :)
I am wondering if anyone has ever used the corner brackets made by Frame-It-All for their raised beds? I have done container beds before. This...