Tips + FAQ

Cedar wood can rot, splinter and discolor over time. Pressure treated wood is coated with chemicals that can leach into the soil and contaminate growing plants. Galvanized steel is weather resistant, made with recycled steel content, and does not leach into surrounding soil.

Not only is galvanized steel made from recycled content, it has exceptionally long life and can be recycled again when its life cycle is complete. There is also no chance of harmful chemicals leaching into your vegetable garden.

On large orders your raised garden bed can be fabricated from pre-painted galvanized steel.

On smaller orders your raised garden bed can be sent for painting, or you can even paint it yourself using metal paints available at most hardware stores.

Yes, it is.

Galvanized Steel is coated with zinc to provide corrosion protection to the steel under layer.

Zinc is a naturally-existing and formed element. Zinc is considered an essential mineral for human consumption and is even included in most single tablet vitamin or mineral supplements. Zinc is believed to have many positive antioxidant properties which play a key role in healing and the operation of several enzymes. Most diets recommend an intake of approximately 12mg of zinc a day for a normal healthy adult.

Although zinc is essential for a healthy body, it can be dangerous if inhaled during the welding process or ingested in large quantities (a common example is eating a large quantity of American pennies).

The amount of zinc that enters the soil from the garden bed under normal conditions is not significant. You may still need to enrich your soil with zinc supplements if you intend to grow certain crops or are using acidic soils.