Ernie Phelps wrote:
> --- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, C&H <amar@...> wrote:
>
>> Has anyone use papercrete for creating raised beds for gardening?
>>
>
> No, although I have used it to fill in between concrete block and
> decorative block in a raised flower bed.
>
>
>> How long would the blocks last being in continual contact with
>> soil, at least on the inside and bottoms of the beds?
>>
>
> Not exactly sure. I have used it as above and as a weed barrier under
> white marble chips without any problems. My oldest use in this
> capacity has been down about 6 months without showing any problems. I
> also have two samples that have been outside in rain and shine for
> about a year, just for curiousity sake, and they are not showing any
> deterioration thus far. I am in Florida, so plenty of both rain and
> sun.
>
>
>> Chris in New York State
>>
>
> Hope that helped and welcome to the list.
>
> - Ernie
>
Yes, thanks Ernie.
Chris
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