Asked on Jan 28, 2014
Anyone have deas for replacing the cocount fiber in large window boxes
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I have two wire window boxes I would like rto plant and need to replace the coconut fiber in them. What can I use that would give support to the planting mix and plants as the wire is quite spaced and curved inbetween
6 answers
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Is there a reason you don't want to just put in new coco fiber? It comes in rolls that you can cut to fit your window boxes: http://www.amazon.com/Bosmere-F531-60-Inch-20-Inch-Replacement/dp/B001PF1FMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1390997097&sr=1-1&keywords=coco+fiber+liner http://www.windowbox.com/window-boxes-planters/window-baskets-hayrack/coco-liners-roll.html
Douglas Hunt
on Jan 29, 2014
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replace it or try burlap thats a nice look also.
Dee
on Jan 29, 2014
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burlap or whole(not ground up) spaghnum moss. put whole bag of spaghnum moss into a large tub of water(outside..messy) let it soak. gather large handfuls and pack into container..very pretty and does the job.
Cheri Dittler
on Jan 29, 2014
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If you need to replace the coconut fiber because it is falling through the wires of the window boxes, you can line them with a smaller metal. Hardware stores and garden centers usually sell rolls of wire with various sized openings, think chicken wire, but smaller. You should be able to cut pieces to fit your window boxes and secure it, then add the coconut fiber on top of that and fill it with potting mix and flowers. If you can take a window box to the store, the salesperson may be better able to help you out. Hope that helps...
Bruce N Dala Anbuhl
on Jan 30, 2014
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I put cheap liners from the dollar store with holes knocked out the the bottom (small ones - screwdriver through the pre-fab indents) for drainage...they surprisingly look great and hold all the goodies....or you could use screening material to line the wire baskets..uber cheap
Moxie
on Jan 30, 2014
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I've used net from the fabric department but have had the best luck by doing what Moxie suggests, using liners from the dollar store, or putting dollar store hanging planters (minus the hanging apparatus) into hanging baskets. I've several long, rectangular wire window boxes and I put plastic window boxes that were a terra cotta color inside to line them, and that worked well.
KathrynElizabeth Etier
on Feb 01, 2014
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