Subject: Is the problem using pressure treated lumber,or planting under
pine trees?
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Date: 7/24/2004 10:53 PM Central Daylight Time
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my pressure treated wood raised beds were lined with plastic (all but the
bottom) to
help hold the moisture in. they are now filled with nice jungles of plants.

Ingrid


Please don't do that under a tree. The tree will grow new roots closer to the
surface because of lack of oxygen, and will end up with a shallower root
system, making it more susceptible to high winds.

Putting lots of stones around the base of a tree has a similar effect.

At the very least, don't do it near your house. Especially if where you live
occasionally has high winds.

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theoneflasehaddock