sarahalfred142
25.05.2021 1:13:47
Spray all the inner parts of the planter box to sterilize it. The mix will remove any unwanted pests and diseases from the planter. Let the mix stay on the planter box for at least an hour. here
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Spray all the inner parts of the planter box to sterilize it. The mix will remove any unwanted pests and diseases from the planter. Let the mix stay on the planter box for at least an hour. here
A planter box is a blessing to grow my favorite plants on my apartment balcony. But I wanted to find out whether I need to line my planter box before use.
Fasten the plastic liner to the sides of the planter box using clips. Use a screwdriver or knife to make holes in the plastic at the places where you have drilled drainage holes in the planter.
If you’re using a hanging basket made with a metal wireframe, you have a lot more options to choose from. You can use landscaping fabric, burlap, coco coir, sphagnum moss, newspaper, and even old jeans. more
The next step would be to use a wood sealer on all the inner edges of the planter box. This wooden sealer will prevent the soil and moisture from seeping into the edges. [links]
Turbosaurus said: just a last minute tip- shim it. Put something, anthing to keep the cedar off the ground-
Turbosaurus said: just a last minute tip- shim it. Put something, anthing to keep the cedar off the ground-[links]
I googled around for the recommended size (many different answers, but I don't think it's terribly critical) and they also talk about lining cedar planters with plastic or some other material with openings for drain holes. I've never done this with my other cedar containers, is it really that critical? What botanical purpose does a liner have?
That's a great idea Paula! You should post it in the Ideas Forum! Hope you will.
https://garden.org/forums/view.
They also mention putting gravel in the bottom. Again, why? I've read gravel or loose rocks in the bottom of containers actually inhibited drainage, so I've never done that. The plants in the other containers seem to be fine without liners or gravel. Maybe I answered my own question.
if you let it- cedar will last forever- but it has to be exposed to air for that to happen. If it sits in a puddle or level with the ground when water surface tension can keep it wet ALL THE TIME even cedar will rot- you can put anything under it to give it a little lift. I tend to keep soda bottle caps for this job specifically- but just getting it 1/4" off the ground will extend the life of your planters from 5 years to 35 years.
What do you put in the bottom of a planter for drainage?
Subsequently, one may also ask, what wood is best for planter boxes? more
A wooden box may need drainage holes, depending on how porous it is without them. You can also use plastic to line your pots—a preferred method for planters used indoors—but make sure you punch holes through the plastic at the drainage hole locations.
Similarly, should I put rocks in the bottom of my planter? Rocks aren't all bad. Rocks added to the bottom of large pots will reduce the volume of potting soil required to fill a container. So, while they won't increase drainage they will help to save a few bucks on soil.
Put a layer of gravel in your plant's drainage tray, or down inside a decorative planter, then sit your plant pot on top. The gravel will hold water and increase humidity, while keeping your plant's roots up out of the puddle. Gravel comes in handy when sitting a plant inside a decorative planter.
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Mix quick-maturing plants, such as lettuce or radishes, with longer-growing ones, like tomatoes or broccoli. Group plants with similar needs for sun and water, such as pole beans, radishes, and lettuce; cucumber, bush beans, and beets; tomatoes, basil, and onions; and peas and carrots.
A “lasagna layer” of soil, compost, and volcanic rock. We’ll mix this up, and then add more of the same until it’s full! On that note: try to fill your beds all the way up! They don’t need to be overflowing necessarily, but at least up to within a couple inches of the top. more
Many gardeners build raised beds right on their lawns, and line the bottoms with cardboard to smother the grass – a technique that makes it possible to fill the beds and start gardening right away. Even the gardener’s helper enjoys a cardboard box!
Because many plants require well-draining soil, placing rocks in the bottom of a raised bed to create additional drainage space below the soil is a sensible step. Excess moisture in the soil often creates conditions that allow root rot to thrive and damage or kill delicate plants.