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Thanks guys - I feel better about using the pressure treated lumber now. I figured it was better to ask than not

I originally went with a pine shelving unit from Ikea for my bonsai shelf, which was a pain because the wood split in many areas and i had to spend the time putting weather treatment on it. Now I'm realizing it's a bit too small for my growing stock, as I didn't realize how fast some trees grow in height in even a month into spring.

So I'm rethinking my idea, and will probably go with the pressure treated lumber on cinder blocks for the time being. My exposure is southern though, without much shade, so I might build some sort of canopy type frame with shade cloth to provide some shading from the harsh DC sun (maybe a simpler model of Thomas J's beautiful benches).

9-May-2008	#7
mcpesq817 bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Sep-2007 Location: Arlington, Virginia Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 64	Thanks guys - I feel better about using the pressure treated lumber now. I figured it was better to ask than not I originally went with a pine shelving unit from Ikea for my bonsai shelf, which was a pain because the wood split in many areas and i had to spend the time putting weather treatment on it. Now I'm realizing it's a bit too small for my growing stock, as I didn't realize how fast some trees grow in height in even a month into spring. So I'm rethinking my idea, and will probably go with the pressure treated lumber on cinder blocks for the time being. My exposure is southern though, without much shade, so I might build some sort of canopy type frame with shade cloth to provide some shading from the harsh DC sun (maybe a simpler model of Thomas J's beautiful benches).