On Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:35:12 +0100, Rusty Hinge 2
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>> Hi, I have bought a large wooden trough (150cm). It's well made, but
>> rather than having draining holes at the bottom there are just 2 gaps
(1
>> to 2 cm wide) running the length of the trough between the planks of
wood.
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>> How should I line this please? I was thinking of some chicken wire then
>> a layer of stones, then the soil. I don't want the soil coming out but
>> at the same time I don't want to prevent it draining.
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>> Any help appreciated,
>
>I line wooden troughs with black polythene.
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>You can get heavy 'membrane' from builders' merchants, and it's not dear.
I do the same. Make a few holes in the bottom for drainage, and put a
layer of chippings (say min half inch thick) in before adding the
compost.
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Chris
Gardening in West Cornwall overlooking the sea.
Mild, but very exposed to salt gales
E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net
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