diy log planter

Log Planter Project Directions:

1. Stabilize the Wood Log. Find the most stable position for the log and attach the base side to a board. ...
2. Cut Into the Wood Log. ...
3. Make a Second Pass with the Hole Saw. ...
4. Carve Out Planter Opening. ...
5. Add Charcoal to the Base of the Planter. ...
6. Plant Your Succulents. ...
7. Add Soil. ...
8. Finishing Up Your Log Planter.

1. Does a wood planter box need to be lined with plastic?
2. What wood do you use to make a planter?
3. How do you keep wooden planters from rotting?
4. What should I use to line a wooden planter box?
5. Should I put rocks in bottom of planter?
6. What do you put at the bottom of a planter?
7. How do you waterproof a wooden planter?
8. Can you make a planter box out of pressure treated wood?
9. Can you drill out a tree stump?
10. How do you grow moss on a stump?
11. How do you soften a tree stump?
12. Can I use plywood for a planter box?
13. What can I use to fill the bottom of a large planter?
14. How do you seal the inside of a wooden planter box?
15. How do you line raised planter boxes?
16. Should I line my cedar planter box?
17. How long do wood planters last?
18. What can I put in the bottom of my indoor planter for drainage?
19. Can you put Styrofoam in the bottom of a planter?
20. Why put pebbles on succulents?

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.

What wood do you use to make a planter?

Best Wood for Planter Box

How do you keep wooden planters from rotting?

With a putty knife, apply roofing cement to the inside of the planter. This will protect the wood from water and keep it from rotting. Cover the drain holes in the bottom with landscape fabric to keep the soil from washing out. Finally, fill your planter with a good quality potting soil.

What should I use to line a wooden 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.

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.

What do you put at the bottom of a planter?

If you have an especially big planter to fill, light, bulky materials are your best bet. Examples include plastic drink containers, milk jugs, crushed soda cans, foam packing materials and plastic or foam take-out containers.

How do you waterproof a wooden planter?

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. For best results, fold the trash bag in half to double the thickness of the liner.

Can you make a planter box out of pressure treated wood?

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.

Can you drill out a tree stump?

Drill Holes in the Stump

Cut off as much of the top of the stump as possible with your chainsaw. Use a 1-inch spade bit with a spade bit extension to drill evenly spaced holes roughly every 6 to 8 inches around the perimeter of the stump. Make the holes about 12 inches deep and three to four inches back from the edge.

How do you grow moss on a stump?

To plant moss on a stump, add a cup of buttermilk to the moss clump to help cultivate it, and put the mix into a blender. Pour the mixture onto the site of choice. Make sure to spray water to help moss grow. Beside moss, you could use climbing plants to help cover up the stump.

How do you soften a tree stump?

Step 1: Clear dirt, debris and rocks away from the tree stump using your mattock or shovel. Step 2: Using your chainsaw, cut as much of the stump as possible. Ground-level is ideal. Step 3: Place the stump grinder wheel a few inches above the stump and turn it on.

Can I use plywood for a planter box?

Untreated plywood is safe to use on your garden bed, so it is the best option. you'll need to replace it every few years, but you'll not need to worry about the toxic chemicals getting into your garden. If you go with the treated plywood, it is best to line some thick plastic to help keep things safe.

What can I use to fill the bottom of a large planter?

Options for Lightweight Pot Fillers

1. Recycle Plastics. Plastic Water/Soda Bottles. ...
2. Reuse Packing Materials. ...
3. Unused Plastic Pots Turned Upside Down.
4. Recycled Crushed Cans.
5. Natural Materials. ...
6. Recycled Cardboard, Newspaper (Also for short term use only.)

How do you seal the inside of a wooden planter box?

You can line the insides of planter boxes with plastic wrap but be certain to provide drainage outlets. Water gardeners have successfully sealed their containers with plastic pond liner material and landscape tarp. They also use marine-grade paint to seal wood containers.

How do you line raised planter boxes?

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.

Should I line my cedar planter box?

The planters are fine when used without lining or as container planters. If replacing a lining, we recommend only using linings specifically made for gardening containers and that allow for air and water flow.

How long do wood planters last?

Any kind of wood will eventually rot, but some types are more durable than others. Choose a rot-resistant variety, and plan to replace it every 10 to 20 years, depending on your climate.

What can I put in the bottom of my indoor planter for drainage?

Create a drainage layer

A drainage layer is created by adding a medium such as pebbles, stones or pumace to the bottom of a pot before adding soil. Soil particles are very small and tightly packed together, which means that water moves through them quite slowly.

Can you put Styrofoam in the bottom of a planter?

How Foam Helps. When using big containers, you need a large amount of soil to fill them from top to bottom. That gets expensive quickly, and you end up paying for soil you don't need. ... Adding a few inches of foam peanuts or chunks in the bottom of the container reduces the amount of soil needed to fill the planter.

Why put pebbles on succulents?

The pebbles you see on top of a succulent arrangement are called top dressing. ... That means that more water gets down to your succulent's roots, and drains out quickly. Sometimes this can prevent the soil from drying out as quickly, but if you're using a well-draining soil it shouldn't be an issue.