movable planter boxes

1. Should planter boxes be lined?
2. How do you keep a planter box from rotting?
3. How do you move a heavy planter box?

Should planter boxes be lined?

If the water freely runs out the bottom seams of the box, no other preparation is necessary. ... Line your planter boxes porous landscape fabric. The goal here is not to prevent the wood from getting wet—that's impossible in outdoor settings—but rather to prevent the potting soil from directly contacting the wood.

How do you keep a 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 move a heavy planter box?

How to Move Large Planters

1. Position a two-wheel dolly on one side of the planter. ...
2. Pull the top toward you, lifting the bottom on the dolly side 2 inches off the ground. ...
3. Lower the planter gently over the dolly skid. ...
4. Lift the opposite side of the planter up as your helper tilts the dolly back.