I have built a few planters this year, I thoughrly soak them with raw
I thoughrly soak them with raw linseed oil and use a good weed mat to line after the oil has soaked it. Makes them last a few years if you redo oil once a year.
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thank you, Maureen - great idea! we appreciate you sharing
Thanks Maureen, that's a great tip!
I am sorry Maureen what is your question?
What do you want to know or do? Should use boiled linseed oil. Raw linseed oil takes forever to dry.
Hello. Did your question get cut off. Please re-post it so we can address your question or concern.
Thats a great way to clean them
Thank you Maureen for sharing this great information. I love to garden so this was right up my alley. Stay well and healthy.
Hi! Those are great tips! What a great post you could make with this, a few directions and pictures! Stay safe!
What do you build your planters out of? Cement? You should share with HomeTalk
Sounds as if you did everything right! Good job!
thanks for the tip!
Great tip!