Lining a basket to plant in???

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  1. SamMein

    SamMein New Seed

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    I have a ton of old apple boxes that I want to plant some bush type vegetables in this year. What do you recommend lining them with. I was thinking maybe the landscape fabric that you put down for weed barrier. Will that allow the water to drain out, which I guess is good and bad, becuase I'll be watering them a lot in that case. But if you have any better ideas, I would appreciate it.

    Sam
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I use any old knitted jumpers or cardigans that are past their best. If I don't have any then charity shops will usually give you ones that aren't any good for selling at a very reasonable price. I know it sounds daft but they really do make excellent liners for planters, baskets and boxes. I cut them to fit and they look very pretty (especially brightly coloured ones in hanging baskets) and they allow the water to drain freely. :stew2:
     
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    SamMein New Seed

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    Hmm, not a bad idea, probably a lot cheaper too!!

    Might have to give it a try.

    Thank you.
     
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    brink2012 New Seed

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    Very good idea.. thanks for the suggestion and I will try this too :p
     
  6. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    I will try this too.Thanks Eileen for the tip.
     

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