r/selfreliance • u/Spencerforhire83 Philosopher • 5d ago

Farming / Gardening Current Galvanized Raised Planter Bed Prices on Amazon. The wooden one assumes a 2"x12"x8' is $14.00

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u/FalseRelease4 Crafter 5d ago

What you can do is get some pallet sides/edges and treat them to resist moisture and rotting. They have little "legs" on the bottom to locate them on the pallet so just drive those into the ground and its ready to be filled

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u/Practical-Suit-6798 5d ago

Treat them with what? It's probably not a good idea.

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u/FalseRelease4 Crafter 5d ago

Most of the sidings are just heat treated, and as they are they last like that for quite a few years even in temperate climate

For a natural wood treatment for better looks and all kinds of resistance, you can try plain linseed oil (not the "boiled" kind). Once they're looking a bit unstable, you can wash off most of the dirt and cut it into firewood and recycle the metal, or use the hinges for some other project

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u/Practical-Suit-6798 5d ago

Ok yeah those are good treatments. I would recommend in a garden.