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Q.I Have A Veg Garden Lined With Treated Landscape Ties , Should I Pull Them Out And Plant To Grass? For Safety Reasons.

Zone Turtleford Saskatchewan Canada | Anonymous added on August 23, 2023 | Answered

The treated lumber has been in there for 10+ years.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on August 24, 2023

I don't know how long the danger exists, but to be safe you can remove the soil and staple thick plastic to the wood, then replace the soil. Or use that bed for ornamentals.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/treated-wood-for-gardening.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/are-railroad-ties-safe.htm

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