Preserve cedar color?

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Have cedar raised beds, what do I put on them to preserve the natural color so it doesn't turn grey sooner than I want?????  Thanks! 🍒

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

Here's a link to a non-toxic sealer:

https://www.amazon.com/Sealer-Plant-Non-Toxic-Non-Leaching-Sealer-Chemicals/dp/B0891RNVVG?th=1

Michelle Leslie · Answer

Hi Cherry, use Linseed oil. It's natural and penetrates and protects the wood too. Apply with a rag and make sure to dispose of the rags correctly. Don't scrunch them up into little balls, rather dry them flat or pop them into a bucket of water. Linseed oil is flammable.

Redcatcec · Answer

Here you go:

https://www.sealitgreen.com/pages/garden-box-sealer

William · Answer

Thompson Water seal or similar.

Deb K · Answer

Hi Cherry, hope this helps you out, you can stain it with a semi transparent cedar tone stain,

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/prevent-cedar-fence-graying-85945.html

Mogie · Answer

We put nothing on ours and just use the pressure washer to restore the original color again.

Cheryl A · Answer

here is info CHerry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22kefp9byh8

Kathy Gunter Law · Answer

Seal with a water based sealant.

Dee · Answer

Thompsons water sealer.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Give it a clear sealer.

Cherry · Answer

Thanks to you all. Can't wait to start 🍒

Becky at Flipping the Flip · Answer

You can use an outdoor stain in “natural” or clear, or pick up a wood sealer.

Kmdreamer · Answer

You could use a Thompson’s water seal on them

Annie · Answer

There's some great info here: https://cedarcountrylumber.net/2017/10/13/finishing-western-red-cedar-to-preserve-its-natural-color/

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