use redwood or cypress. they dont rot. all latex is fine for paint. I use Menards
best grade of exterior for decks and cement and it isnt flaking. the Behr stuff from
Home Depot flaked the first year I put it on. so much for the most expensive.
pffft. Ingrid

(Gabriel) wrote:

I have been using some plastic and some terra-cota containers, and I
am thinking of building my own containers out of wood, which is
cheaper, looks more attractive and allows modular designs that are
harder to get with other materials. My main concern is about treating
the wood against decay:

1- Potting soil versus garden soil: I have been using garden soil with
remarkable success, using organic techniques that avoid hardening.
However, would garden soil make the container decay faster ?

2- Painting the container: Which paint is non-toxic for the plants and
does not accumulate toxins in the plants ? Should I paint the
container from the inside as well ?



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