Calling all Thrifty gardening peeps on Hometalk!
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Michelle Thompson on Apr 10, 2013Hi Dana... I had to sit back and think about this for a few seconds...lol! You might be able to use screening...then if you wanted to plant through the open areas of the milk crate you could... also, the screening (I would use the polyester type only because it's more co-operative) will keep any rocks, stones you use on the bottom from falling through.Helpful Reply
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Dana Robinson on Apr 10, 2013Thanks Michelle, I saw another post of lining an unusually shaped planter with what looked like burlap too.Helpful Reply
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Patricia W on Apr 10, 2013I use burlap, 2 bucks a yard at walmart. Its wonderful! Id probably hot glue it to the top lip of the crate. Id love to see your finished planter no matter what you decide to use!Helpful Reply
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Debbie Borthwick on Apr 10, 2013I was going to say burlap, looks like you already figured that out. And Patricia too. :)Helpful Reply
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Coty Freeman on Apr 11, 2013old sheets cut to sizeHelpful Reply
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Lori J on Apr 11, 2013I bought a roll of cocoanut fiber. Pricey, but way cheaper in the long run. I also sometimes use burlap, but in either case, I line them with plastic with drainage holes. I find the fiber or fabric lasts longer and they don't dry out so darned fast. In fits of spring frugality, I use the plastic that I take off my windows in the spring. Gotta love old houses.Helpful Reply
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Maureen Durno on Apr 11, 2013Newspaper...but if you have any plastic bags, or feed bags almost anything to line it then newspapers they will keep the plants from frying...I used a vacuuming cleaner bag yesterday soaked it and put a tomato plant in the hole...to see how it goes...I experiment lots of things...rather than throw them out good luck with it xxHelpful Reply
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Better Outdoor Living at Home on Apr 12, 2013You might try landscape fabric, or filter fabric like this http://bit.ly/10UJxxeHelpful Reply
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Jeanetteann on Apr 12, 2013thank you for following me Donna,I'm following back. I can't think what to line it with other than weed matting.Iv'e used this to line hanging baskets and it lasts a long timeHelpful Reply
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Chris aka monkey on Apr 14, 2013do you have any netting like tutu material?or plastic milk jugs just pole holes in themHelpful Reply
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Patricia W on Apr 14, 2013I am a goodwill gramma! I found some of those mesh outdoor picnic covers at goodwill for 50 cents, they work for lining baskets too!Helpful Reply
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Dana Robinson on Apr 15, 2013Well so far I've tried a fitted sheet that had a rip. We'll see how carrots and marigolds work out.Helpful Reply
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