In view of the fact that the wood is 15 years old and used, I would say use
it as is.

Derryl


I have a lot of old 6 by 6 pressure treated wood that came from terraced
flower
beds. I was assuming that because of the arsenic content, I could not
recycle
these for a raised vegetable garden. However, after doing a bit of
research on
the net, I find that there is a difference of opinion with some people
claiming
that the arsenic leach is negligible. Others recommend sealing the wood
with a
coat of paint as an added protection. I guess I'm looking to see how other
gardeners feel about this subject. Another factor, and I don't know if it
is
of any relevance, is that the wood is probably more than 15 years old.
Dave
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