need recipe for parraffin, mineral spirits and linseed oil used to prepare wood for a raised garden bed.?

January 4, 2012 | Filed under: Gardening | Posted by: Mike Petty

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Question by washwhiteasnow: need recipe for parraffin, mineral spirits and linseed oil used to prepare wood for a raised garden bed.?
I have heard of using a formula of melted wax, linseed oil and mineral spirits to prepare wood for a raised garden bed. helps it resist decay but is safe. Anybody know the ratio?

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2 Responses to need recipe for parraffin, mineral spirits and linseed oil used to prepare wood for a raised garden bed.?

There is a product called net dip used for dipping troll nets in so they don’t rot cause they are in and out of the water alot it works great for what you are saying I would use treated wood and a few coats of deck barn or porch paint.

makinroadkill
January 4, 2012 at 2:54 am
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Treated wood would be your best bet for a raised garden. It is chemically resistant to molds, fungus and insects.

Michael J
January 4, 2012 at 3:18 am
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