Do you need to line a wooden planter box?

Do you need to line a wooden planter box?

You need to line your planter box if it’s made from wood or metal. The liner will help prolong the planter’s life. You don’t need to use a liner if the planter is made using plastic, ceramic, or concrete as they are quite durable by themselves.

Is it cheaper to build your own planter box?

Building raised planter boxes is very easy, and usually more cost effective than purchasing them.

What kind of wood should I use for a planter box?

Cedar and Redwood are two of the most wood types available and you can’t go wrong with either one. Cedar is particularly favoured due to its durable, lightweight and crack resistant qualities. Redwood, on the other hand, is naturally rot resistant and has increased longevity but can be a more expensive alternative.

Do wooden planters need drainage holes?

A wooden planter should have drainage holes in the bottom to prevent water-logged soil. If the holes are too large, though, some of the soil itself may be washed out of the container, so cover the bottom of the planter with landscaping fabric to prevent soil loss.

Can I use pressure treated wood for a planter box?

Yes, the “new” pressure treated wood is safe for use for raised garden frames… with a few precautions! Up until 2003, the most common preservative used for pressure treated wood was chromated copper arsenate (CCA), a compound using arsenic as its primary rot protectant.

What do you put in the bottom of a wooden planter?

What do you put on the bottom of a planter box?

Heavy materials you can use to fill the bottom of your large planters include:

1. Gravel.
2. Pea pebbles.
3. Landscape/river rock (big and small)
4. Old ceramic tiles (intact or broken)
5. Broken pieces of pottery.
6. Bricks.
7. Cinderblocks.

How deep should a planter box be?

6-to 8-inch
For most plants, a 6-to 8-inch-deep planter box is sufficient. The depth may vary for some vegetables, however. Turnips, cucumbers, broccoli, beets, lettuce and green onions can all grow well in a planter box at that depth, but other vegetables, like cabbage, need a deeper depth of at least 10 inches.