Hanging "pots": How to prepare?
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Many people use disposable diapers. I use coffee filters and works great. Just a matter of personal preference.
I would line it. Maybe with something like what they use for weed barrier, because that will still allow for drainage without letting the soil seep through with it.
Lay a scrap of fabric in the basket first. the water will still run through but not the dirt. An old T-shirt would be fine.
The weed barrier is a great idea, or you can get a product similar to a peat pot, but larger, that you can lay inside and then plant in it. It'll keep the soil from washing away, allow water to drain and will eventually break down, perfect for perennials
All organic material will rot eventually. I definitely like the idea of planted the coconut baskets. But I never thought of using a diaper in the garden to help drainage. It sounds like a good idea, as long as the roots grow strong. But you will need to remove the diapers, since the plastic won't rot. Also, extra-absorbant diapers have a gel pack that needs to be removed. I would get another coconut basket as early as possible next year so you can experiment to see what combination you list best. Best wishes 😇
Do not use disposable diapers,the product inside does harm to your plants. Use Landscape fabric.
Thanks.