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Considering a raised garden bed this season? Don't hit the lumberyard before watching this! This ultimate guide from your trusted lumber supplier will reveal the best wood for raised garden beds, focusing on durability, long-term cost, and incredible longevity.

We dive deep into the best wood for raised garden beds, helping you choose the most rot-resistant wood that can last for decades. Learn about popular choices like Western Red Cedar and Eastern Red Cedar (Aromatic Cedar), exploring their natural oils (like Thujaplicin for some!) and regional availability. Discover our top budget-friendly recommendation: California Incense Cedar, a surprisingly durable cedar picket that offers rot resistance at a fraction of the cost. We'll cover its unique properties, like its use in pencils, and important considerations for its thinner dimensions.

But for the absolute best raised bed wood that truly stands the test of time, we crown White Oak as the champion (of course). Understand why its incredible density, natural tannins, and Tyloses make it exceptionally rot-resistant and virtually immune to insects and decay. We'll reveal the hidden costs of cheap lumber and why investing in White Oak saves you money and effort in the long run by avoiding constant replacements. Learn how to work with air-dried White Oak and prevent swelling.

We also explore other incredibly durable wood species often overlooked for garden beds, such as the nitrogen-fixing Black Locust (a truly long-lasting, rot-proof wood that barely shrinks!) and the historically robust Osage Orange, known for its incredible toughness. The best way to treat wood for garden beds is potentially our next video.

Finally, we address the controversial pressure-treated pine. We'll break down modern treatments like ACQ and AC2 lumber, discuss their safety concerns, and share crucial tips if you choose to use them (like proper corrosion-resistant fasteners and avoiding "green treat"). Hear a unique strategy for using pressure-treated wood for the bottom layer of your beds. This also isn't a best raised garden beds review. Just a simple video on the best garden beds, or wood you would use when building your next raised garden beds.

Building a DIY garden bed means making smart material choices. We stress the importance of proper raised bed design and airflow to maximize the lifespan of any wood. Get ready to build a strong, healthy raised bed that gives you years of bountiful harvests!

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