Many readers ask the question: “How do I make a clean pallet planter and how do I keep the dirt in?” Here are tips for keeping dirt inside pallet planters:
Here is the result:
It’s a simple solution that may not be the only one. If you have another technique, please comment and/or send us pictures, we’ll complete and update the post!
Editor’s Note: Safety first! ALWAYS follow all safety guidelines:
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Can I use the screening that came from a sliding glass door?
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Watch out. The pallets can soak up chemicals during transit. And some are treated with chemicals that will leech into the soil
All the more reason then to line the sides of the pallet with heavy plastic, so that the wood doesn't come into contact with the soil or the water.
On a related note, I'm looking for a way to reuse pallets to make a wider planter to hold large potted tender plants - large, as is 12-14" diameter pots. I need something to hold them off the floor of the deck/patio since they've really grown large over the winter. Possibly something I could attach to the outside of the deck railings? We're running out of deck space! Thanks
Simon Phillips good idea. I'll show him and sort it. x
Don Pashley this was what I thought when I saw the pallet in Petes garden. X
I'll get on it tonight!!!!!! X
Kimberly Phillips one for Finley to do herbs
I've got mine already. Its a fantastic for Herbs
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I used the plastic on sides and bottom. I put one large hole in plastic on one end then covered with weed guard. Under the large box I draped the plastic with hole in it into a piece of old gutter drain and directed it down toward the soil instead of hitting the wood.
We used 2x4's and basically hammered them into place last year. It worked well to hold dirt but didn't work well to hold water. Also, the water didn't harm the wood all summer long. This year I think I'll also use plastic with holes in it to do a better job with water retainment.
I have used nylon screen and seems to do pretty well.