Do planters need drainage holes?
Do planters need drainage holes?
Why Do Pots Need Drain Holes? With the exception of a few aquatic plants, plant roots don’t like to sit in water. They need to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the air, and excess water closes off the air pockets in soil. Plants in pots without drainage holes are prone to becoming overwatered.
How tall should a planter bench be?
Nail the boards in place with 3-inch galvanized nails. Continue gluing and nailing courses, overlapping the joints with each layer, until the planters reach the height you want for the bench. (Nine courses above ground will give you a common bench height of around 18 inches.)
How do you line a plastic 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.
What can I plant in a planter bench?
Most small to medium-size plants — like ground covers, succulents, annual flowers, perennials and vines — will grow well in built-in containers, provided they’re planted in the right sun or shade exposure.
How to build a bench seat and planter box?
Cut the Planter Bench Components with a Power Miter Saw.
How to build a planter bench for a small backyard?
Four lengths of wood. We used 2″x9″ (two 4′ lengths two 2′ lengths)
How to use a PVC bench and planter kit?
Pvc Chicken Feeder
How to build a small planter box?
It saves your back and knees.