>Pressure Treated Lumber. > Buy what you need, Allow to air dry for at least 3 months in >summer. Apply at least 3 coats of a real good exterior house paint. I'm guessing I should avoid lead based paint? (Lots of mysterious paint cans came with the house...never got around to proper disposal.) Any preference for oil or latex base? Oil is harder to clean up and takes longer to dry. But we all know what latex is used for, and I do want my chiles to get fertilized. Scott... K nu CK ledraggin'