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expired Posted by kivfer • Apr 18, 2024

Oldcastle Concrete Retaining Wall Block in D Tan (5.5"x7.75"x7.75")

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$2.50

$3.88

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Lowe's has Oldcastle Concrete Retaining Wall Block in D Tan (5.5"x7.75"x7.75") on sale $2.50. Select free store pickup to save on shipping/handling cost.

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About the Product
  • Can be stacked up to 2' high
  • Simply slide in 2x6 wooden boards into the side slats to create a wall or border
  • Can be cut to create different configurations
  • Can be stacked up to 2 feet high
  • Easy assembly

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This functional wall blocks allows you to easily create a raised garden bed, boarder or even outdoor furniture. Simply stack and link the blocks with 2x6 wooden boards
  • Color, dimension, weight and texture may slightly vary due to natural materials used during manufacturing
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $1.38 less (35.57% savings) than the originally listed prices starting from $3.88 at the time of this posting
  • Offer valid through May 1, 2024 or while promotional pricing last
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Lowe's has Oldcastle Concrete Retaining Wall Block in D Tan (5.5"x7.75"x7.75") on sale $2.50. Select free store pickup to save on shipping/handling cost.

Thanks to community member kivfer for finding this deal

Note, product/availability may vary by location.

About the Product
  • Can be stacked up to 2' high
  • Simply slide in 2x6 wooden boards into the side slats to create a wall or border
  • Can be cut to create different configurations
  • Can be stacked up to 2 feet high
  • Easy assembly

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This functional wall blocks allows you to easily create a raised garden bed, boarder or even outdoor furniture. Simply stack and link the blocks with 2x6 wooden boards
  • Color, dimension, weight and texture may slightly vary due to natural materials used during manufacturing
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $1.38 less (35.57% savings) than the originally listed prices starting from $3.88 at the time of this posting
  • Offer valid through May 1, 2024 or while promotional pricing last
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Model: Oldcastle 7.5 in. x 7.5 in. x 5.5 in. Tan Brown Planter Wall Block

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This is a good price, but if you're constructing raised beds for a food garden, be aware that both this concrete and treated lumber will leach toxic compounds into the soil, and many leafy greens and fruiting vegetables will absorb some of those compounds.

Cardboard isn't entirely clean, but it's less contaminating than this, so lining the interior of the bed with broken down boxes (stripped of tape) before filling can help. The bulk of the contaminants will end up running off into the surrounding soil as the cardboard breaks down.

Better still, use untreated wood and put a segment of wood over the concrete on each corner... but untreated wood will frequently rot in 4-5 years.
I like em, but these may be a loss leader to get you to buy lots of 2x6 or 2x12.
I can't find anything that showed real numbers of actual issues with some concrete blocks other than concept and theory other than maybe a slight increase in pH initially and this is not minor incidental contact on the corners this was concrete mixed in the dirt. The actual dirt in your area is a factor. If I want to believe concrete in a few blocks is or is not an issue you can find a lot of non scientific papers, comments, theories etc that can reinforce your thoughts on both sides.

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hot digaty dog, this is a great deal.
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Pickup unavailable and delivery charge of $79 in my area. Good if you have a store that stocks them locally.
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Just saw this at a local store and it says until 05/01
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These things are great. I have several raised beds built of these and 2x6s.
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I like em, but these may be a loss leader to get you to buy lots of 2x6 or 2x12.
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Do these ship to Texas?
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OOS where I am, but https://www.lowes.com/pd/10-1-IN-...1001859374 is also on sale for $2.50
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This is a good price, but if you're constructing raised beds for a food garden, be aware that both this concrete and treated lumber will leach toxic compounds into the soil, and many leafy greens and fruiting vegetables will absorb some of those compounds.

Cardboard isn't entirely clean, but it's less contaminating than this, so lining the interior of the bed with broken down boxes (stripped of tape) before filling can help. The bulk of the contaminants will end up running off into the surrounding soil as the cardboard breaks down.

Better still, use untreated wood and put a segment of wood over the concrete on each corner... but untreated wood will frequently rot in 4-5 years.
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Quote from nyospe :
This is a good price, but if you're constructing raised beds for a food garden, be aware that both this concrete and treated lumber will leach toxic compounds into the soil, and many leafy greens and fruiting vegetables will absorb some of those compounds.

Cardboard isn't entirely clean, but it's less contaminating than this, so lining the interior of the bed with broken down boxes (stripped of tape) before filling can help. The bulk of the contaminants will end up running off into the surrounding soil as the cardboard breaks down.

Better still, use untreated wood and put a segment of wood over the concrete on each corner... but untreated wood will frequently rot in 4-5 years.
You said "many leafy greens and fruiting vegtables", which ones won't be impacted?
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Quote from nolife :
You said "many leafy greens and fruiting vegtables", which ones won't be impacted?
According to a couple of papers I've seen, chard, beets (if you only eat the greens), and if you're in a warmer climate, Malabar spinach...
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Quote from nyospe :
According to a couple of papers I've seen, chard, beets (if you only eat the greens), and if you're in a warmer climate, Malabar spinach...
I can't find anything that showed real numbers of actual issues with some concrete blocks other than concept and theory other than maybe a slight increase in pH initially and this is not minor incidental contact on the corners this was concrete mixed in the dirt. The actual dirt in your area is a factor. If I want to believe concrete in a few blocks is or is not an issue you can find a lot of non scientific papers, comments, theories etc that can reinforce your thoughts on both sides.
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Has anyone used these with lumber to make a retaining wall for flower beds?
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Quote from nolife :
I can't find anything that showed real numbers of actual issues with some concrete blocks other than concept and theory other than maybe a slight increase in pH initially and this is not minor incidental contact on the corners this was concrete mixed in the dirt. The actual dirt in your area is a factor. If I want to believe concrete in a few blocks is or is not an issue you can find a lot of non scientific papers, comments, theories etc that can reinforce your thoughts on both sides.
i buried a lot of cardboard instead of expensive soil for my raised beds, all 3 of us can agree to that.
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Quote from nyospe :
This is a good price, but if you're constructing raised beds for a food garden, be aware that both this concrete and treated lumber will leach toxic compounds into the soil, and many leafy greens and fruiting vegetables will absorb some of those compounds.

Cardboard isn't entirely clean, but it's less contaminating than this, so lining the interior of the bed with broken down boxes (stripped of tape) before filling can help. The bulk of the contaminants will end up running off into the surrounding soil as the cardboard breaks down.

Better still, use untreated wood and put a segment of wood over the concrete on each corner... but untreated wood will frequently rot in 4-5 years.
Just as a single data point, I have a raised bed I built with untreated 2x6 over 10 years ago and it has not rotted through yet. I live in the PNW where we get a ton of moisture each year. I used untreated on purpose to avoid the chemicals in pressure treated lumber.

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Quote from anvilsvs :
I like em, but these may be a loss leader to get you to buy lots of 2x6 or 2x12.
I have managed to use cedar pickets left over from my fence repair.

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