Tanalised Timber Issues?

[swain90]

Hi,

I'm just in the process measuring up for a garden planter.

I was going to go with some tanalised timber as I understand that it's treated to protect against the elements...however, I stumbled across this article;
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/uk.rec.gardening/sexa7FIsOs4

It explains a little how the chemicals used to tread the wood can seep into the soil. As this is going to be used for some vegetables I'm not sure what type of timber I should be using.

If anyone has any input that'd be useful!

Cheers,

Swain90

 

[swain90]

Thanks for the reply.

Like you said, lining will probably be the easiest so I'll get some clear membrane stuff to line it with.

 

[swain90]

@wilber from reading online, old railway sleepers are awful for gardens as all the grease and soil seeps out and pretty much kills the soil.