Need ideas for a raised bed

[RcknSAHM]

I want to use a set of old cabinets to become a raised planter but there is some paint inside. Due to the age of my house its pretty safe to assume its lead based. My husband suggested I line it with something, there is my problem. I dont know what to use for that. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!

 

[Urban Chaos]

how about some of that sheeting they sell at garden stores that you place over weeds to kill them - its black - all I know. That way you would (hopefully) keep the lead from leaching and stop any weeds from making their way through into the garden.

 

[hennyannie]

You could use some heavy black plastic. Our greenhouse has floating trays for the plants so it just a level wooden frame with sand lined with heavy black plastic stapled to the frame. You may need some drainage however.

 

[Laurajean]

pond liner rubber would be ideal, but kind of pricy.

 

[Mattemma]

I would just skip it and mound up the bed,do a trench around it filled with mulch to prevent spreading grass/weeds.

If it were me I would be worried always about possible lead. If wood borders are a must you might be able to get some low cost wood scraps from the store.Sometimes free on craigs.

 

[Royd]

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I'm having a hard time picturing this....Are you taking the doors off of some over the counter cabinets, and wanting to lay them flat?