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1. Does a wood planter box need to be lined with plastic?
2. Do raised planter boxes need drainage?
3. How do I keep my planter box from rotting?
4. How do you line a planter box?
5. How do you waterproof a wooden planter box?
6. Should I put rocks in bottom of planter?
7. Should I line my raised garden bed with plastic?

Does a wood planter box need to be lined with plastic?

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.

Do raised planter boxes need drainage?

Yes, raised garden beds need drainage. All kinds of plant containers need drainage. Poor drainage can make your soil overly wet or waterlogged. When this is the case, the root system of your plant can drown in the excess water.

How do I keep my planter box from rotting?

Peat moss mixed with vermiculite or sand is a perfect choice. Do not use garden soil as this is far too heavy and will compact together, therefore preventing adequate drainage. Sit your planter box on top of some bricks or pieces of wood to allow at least 2 inches of space for air circulation.

How do you line a planter box?

Line the entire planter with a sheet of plastic, trimming it so that it reaches but does not go over the rim. Staple the plastic all the way around the rim. Using a screwdriver or sharp stick, poke through the drilled drainage holes to let excess water drain out of the plastic liner.

How do you waterproof a wooden planter box?

Line the inside of the wooden planter box with thick plastic. Thick, 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, commonly used for greenhouses, works well -- but even a plastic trash bag can be used to waterproof the inside of the planter.

Should I put rocks in bottom of planter?

In general, it's not necessary to put rocks in the bottom of plant pots. One rock to cover the drainage hole is enough – just enough so that the soil doesn't leach out of the bottom but water can flow freely through the pot. Putting rocks in plant pots doesn't aid drainage or improve air circulation.

Should I line my raised garden bed with plastic?

You can line your raised bed to make it more durable and to prevent toxics from leaching into the soil. For lining, use landscape fabric found at garden supply stores or cloth fabric from clothing. Avoid non-porous plastic, as it can retain too much water and discourage beneficial insects and worms.