Landscaping

I read the article on “Are railroad ties safe gardening.” I have a slightly different question. I need to build a retaining wall on the slope in my backyard to prevent further soil erosion. No humans will play or access the backyard (it is a steep slope) except for future maintenance. Are railroad ties safe for this application or do you recommend an alternative? I need for the wood to go into the ground about 3 to 4 feet and above ground about the same.

Thank you for your consideration.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 04/26/2016 @ 10:46 pm

Here is more information on the use of railroad ties and their safety.

http://www.gardensalive.com/product/railroad-ties-are-not-legal-for-home-landscape-use/you_bet_your_garden ^[1]

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