10 Pcs Plastic Planter Liners Clear Rectangular Plastic Liners for Flower Box Planter Window Box Planter 16.2" L x 3" W x 3.5" H for Indoor Outdoor Flower Arrangement Succulent Garden Windowsill Decor

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Cut drainage holes in the bottom of the liner. The holes should be dispersed evenly along the bottom of the liner, and they should be big enough just to let water drain out but not so big that you are losing chunks of soil every time you move the pot. That will defeat the purpose of your liner! The drainage holes are absolutely crucial for healthy plants. If the roots are constantly soaked, they cannot get the air they need. Plants often die from sitting in stagnant pools of water and developing rot. [2] X Research source Whether you’re using plastic, fabric, of filters, you must cut or poke holes into the bottom.

Do not easily break, which offers longevity for their use. They are also easy to recycle which helps in reducing the amount of plastic waste in the environment. The use of plastic liners opens up the possibility of planters you didn’t even consider. These include coco coir planters and those without drainage holes. FAQs Does a wooden planter box need a plastic liner?Another problem with filling a container too high is that soil washes from the top when it rains or you water it. About 2-3 cms from the top is usually enough. How depends on the liner. If it’s a pot, simply place it inside the planter of your choice, if it’s plastic sheeting either glue or staple it in place. If you decide to rather go for the liquid version, you can either paint or spray paint it on. What should I line the bottom of a planter with? That’s it – now is the fun part of filling the container with soil and planting it up to creating something interesting.

In this article I’m going to show you exactly how to line a wooden planter box – with pictures included! I list all the tools you need, followed by my 5 simple steps to follow. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to line your planter and preserve the wood, whilst creating neat little drainage holes! Let’s begin… This is an important step. Without drainage holes in the plastic, you’re creating a swamp and not many plants can survive those conditions! I think I’ll use this planter to grow some tasty tortoise food for Alberto. A mix of campanula, sedum and clovers would grow well in here. Note: Liners are "squashy" so they can be pushed through the opening to expand and fit closer to the pot wall once inside. Liners can also be cut down to size with scissors for a neater fit if they bulge inwards slightly at the top.When I built 2 containers of about the same size I used plastic because that is what I had to hand, but you still have to put holes in the bottom to allow for drainage otherwise you will drown your plants.