Garden Border

Derby · February 17, 2013

I finally convinced my husband that two tomato plants per person (counting the toddler and dog) is insufficient! We're expanding the garden as soon as it warms up.

Our garden is currently bordered by badly crumbling railroad ties. Our soil is less than ideal so we end up doing a fair amount of amendment most years. The height on the ties has been helpful for keeping that process contained.

I've read that used railroad ties or pressure treated lumber may leach dangerous chemicals into the soil. It seems like raw timber would crumble in no time. I'd love to get recommendations on what you have used or what you would never use again.

February 17, 2013	#1
Derby Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central IL (5b) Posts: 20	Garden Border I finally convinced my husband that two tomato plants per person (counting the toddler and dog) is insufficient! We're expanding the garden as soon as it warms up. Our garden is currently bordered by badly crumbling railroad ties. Our soil is less than ideal so we end up doing a fair amount of amendment most years. The height on the ties has been helpful for keeping that process contained. I've read that used railroad ties or pressure treated lumber may leach dangerous chemicals into the soil. It seems like raw timber would crumble in no time. I'd love to get recommendations on what you have used or what you would never use again.