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PLASTIC PLANTER BINS
The plastic bins are made from 100% new Polypropylene material
(PP) and are food safe (BPA free, phthalate free, lead free, mercury
free). The bins have a 3000hr UV stabilizer to protect the plastic
from degrading in the outdoors.
DRAINAGE LAYER
Some gardeners recommend placing approximately one inch of
drainage filler (pottery, shells, gravel, etc.) at the bottom of the
planter bin, before adding the soil. This is optional. The bottom of
the planter bins have raised feature denoting the drainage layer
line.
TIP: Why add a drainage layer? Some people do this to help prevent
root rot. What this does is create a small water reservoir below
the soil line. As the plant roots will prefer to stay in the soil above,
they won’t sit in accumulated water where they can potentially
grow root fungus. The water in the lower drainage reservoir will
eventually evaporate up through the soil, keeping the soil moist.
DRAIN HOLES
These bins do not come with drainage holes. Not everyone wants
drainage holes in their planters. But, if you want to add drainage
holes, we suggest using a 5/16” (8mm) drill bit (drill bit not
included).
Attention: Before drilling holes in the bins, consider that pesky
water may drip on the ground. TIP: Silicone tubing may be used to
direct the flow of water. (Silicone tubing not included.)
SECTION 2:
PLANTER GARDENING
1” WATER RESERVOIR
To create a 1” water reservoir:
Option A: Drill a 5/16” (8mm) sized hole approximately 1 inch up
from the bottom of the bin, on the front face of the bin.
Option B: Drill a 5/16” (8mm) sized
hole on the top of one of the raised
features located on the bottom of
the planter bins.
Drainage
Layer Line
5/16” (8mm)
Drill Hole
5/16”
(8mm)
Drill Hole
5/16”
(8mm)
Drill Hole
If you require drainage but not a 1” water
reservoir, simply drill a 5/16” (8mm)
sized hole on the bottom of the
planter bins.
