I have built a few planters this year, I thoughrly soak them with raw

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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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Cheryl A on Apr 20, 2020

thank you, Maureen - great idea! we appreciate you sharing

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GrandmasHouseDIY on Apr 20, 2020

Thanks Maureen, that's a great tip!

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Mogie on Apr 20, 2020

I am sorry Maureen what is your question?

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William on Apr 20, 2020

What do you want to know or do? Should use boiled linseed oil. Raw linseed oil takes forever to dry.

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Vimarhonor on Apr 20, 2020

Hello. Did your question get cut off. Please re-post it so we can address your question or concern.

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Simple Nature Decor on Apr 20, 2020

Thats a great way to clean them

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Cindy on Apr 20, 2020

Thank you Maureen for sharing this great information. I love to garden so this was right up my alley. Stay well and healthy.

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Cynthia H on Apr 21, 2020

Hi! Those are great tips! What a great post you could make with this, a few directions and pictures! Stay safe!

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Dianacirce70 on Apr 21, 2020

What do you build your planters out of? Cement? You should share with HomeTalk

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Janice on Apr 21, 2020

Sounds as if you did everything right! Good job!

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Adrienne Carrie Hubbard | Crafty Little Gnome on Apr 21, 2020

thanks for the tip!

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Morgan McBride on Apr 21, 2020

Great tip!

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Betsy on Apr 23, 2020

Hi Maureen: Do you have a question for us or just this great tip?

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