So you’ve decided to build a raised bed to grow your own organic vegetable garden. Great idea. Choosing a plant friendly paint or stain is important, the finish sits close to your soil and plants. A Natural choice with carefully considered ingredients is best for eco conscious and organic gardeners.
You’ve gone to the trouble of sprouting the seeds and slowly acclimating them to the often harsh conditions of the outdoors. But it will all be for naught if you place them in a raised bed that has been treated with a toxic substance that can leach into the soil and into your plants.
Best exterior wood stain that is natural, non toxic and chemical free? Auro 560 Natural Wood Stain.
This possible risk can be completely avoided by choosing nontoxic exterior paints for vegetable gardens when building your garden plot.
Wood is a common material with which to build raised beds. It’s easy to work with, readily available, and has an attractive and natural paint finish that blends in with its surroundings.
However, wood that will be in contact with damp soil and exposed to the sun and elements for hours and hours per day will need to be protected.
Choosing a non toxic, plant friendly exterior paint can protect the timber on raised beds and planters. Well-known organic, natural paint, and breathable paint manufacturer Graphenstone offers a wonderful natural multi surface paint that can be used on primed wood. This excellent eco friendly paint offers flexible protection from cracking and peeling and is suitable for all types of wood with the primer. We don’t advise where wood is permanently wet though, or up against wet soil 24hrs a day, and please be aware that Graphenstone would say that this is a multi surface paint rather than a paint specifically formulated as an exterior wood paint. As it’s semi-matt it will pick up more dirt, and reflect less UV than a plastic based gloss paint.
Eat healthier, paint healthier and tell your friends and family about non-toxic exterior paints for vegetable gardens so they can share in the peace of mind organic brings.
Keeping the rest of the garden clean, naturally
Once your beds, paths and decking are built, keeping them clean without harsh chemicals matters just as much. Bleach and chemical cleaners can run off into your soil and beds, so we recommend a gentle organic cleaner instead.
