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Mrs Zip saw this and liked it.
Will I need to treat it before use? I've got lots of fence paint will this kill the flowers?


 
Posted : 12/05/2016 8:10 am
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No. Yes. Line it.


 
Posted : 12/05/2016 8:29 am
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Decking often does work very well - depends how deep you're planning on making them (on tall RB's they can bow outwards if not properly staked). You're probably better off using a fencing stain (Black always looks really good) rather than a paint. Only stain the outside of the boards, else you'll get chemicals in the soil, more of an issue for veg than flowers tho.


 
Posted : 12/05/2016 11:21 am
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Line it to prevent direct soil contact or it will rot out in just a few years.


 
Posted : 12/05/2016 11:24 am
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I can have 38mm or 19mm thick. Is 38 overkill?
We are only going 1 plank high.


 
Posted : 13/05/2016 4:18 pm
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Thicker the better, so defo 38mm.


 
Posted : 14/05/2016 8:03 am