What is a Versailles planter?

The Versailles Planter is one of the most distinct and recognizable garden containers. The planter was designed by Andre Le Nortre, the original designer of the Versailles gardens, in the 1600s and were made entirely out of timber, but in the 1800’s were redesigned to feature the cast-iron frame.

Should you line a wooden planter?

The best way to prevent deck planters from rotting is with a liner. Lining a wood planter prevents water and fungi from contacting the wood. For a small planter, every fall, emptying and cleaning out the planter will prevent rot. With the wood drying out over winter and fungi slowed without dirt or water.

How do you stop wood rot in raised beds?

How to Keep a Wooden Raised Garden Bed Frame from Rotting

Install a Liner.
Use Treated Wood.
Treat an Untreated Wood before Installing.
Insert a Layer of Barrier between the Wooden Frame and Soil.
Place the Wooden Frame on a Foundation Made from another Material.

What do you put in the bottom of a wooden planter?

Place a sheet of plastic or metal screen cloth over the entire bottom of the pot to keep drainage holes open. Alternatively, put shards of broken flowerpot or other pottery over the holes.

How big should a planter box be for a tree?

Pick the Right Planter for Trees The planter box should be at least twice the width and depth of the root ball. For every 4-feet of mature tree height, you’ll need an additional foot in container diameter.

What should I line my wooden planter with?

To protect the wood, line the planter inside with plastic, such as old plastic compost bags, fixing it with small nails. Make drainage holes before filling it with compost.

What is the best way to line a wooden planter?

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.