What kind of wood should I use to build flower boxes, raised beds?
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Cedar is a good wood. It is a lightweight, durable wood that resists cracking. Western Red Cedar is ideal as a planter wood, because it is thermal coefficient, meaning that even on hot days, it is cool, which is good for plant roots. Cedar is also naturally bacterial and fungal resistant and contains natural oils that preserve the wood even in humid climates. Cedar planters require little maintenance. A coat of sealant or stain will preserve the color, but if left bare, cedar planters typically weather to an attractive silvery grey patina.
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cypress,red cedar,both really good,but the absolute best in my opinion,if you can get it,is yellow locust.I have yellow locust fence posts on my farm that are probably more than 50 years old,I still have trouble driving a fencing staple into them.
Redwood is very hardy and holds up well as planters. I still have a few planters that my mom bought in CA in the 80's are they are still in good shape.