Installation Instructions

You will need: a half barrel 25 to 29 inches (64 to 74 cm) across the top, potting mix, a drill with a 1 3/16 inch (30 mm) bit and a screwdriver.

1. Drill 3 holes in the base of the barrel, 1 3/16 inch (30 mm) each.
2. Fix the metal hoops to the wood staves with the hoop screws, 4 per hoop.
3. Place the liner in the barrel and roll the edge over the side. Set the perforation at the soil level you want.
4. Push the drain tubes through the liner into the drilled holes. Place the mesh over the drain tubes.
5. Fill with potting mix to just below the perforation.
6. Tear the top piece of liner off along the perforation.
7. Place the three barrel feet under the planter.
8. Plant.

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In the kit: one 100 micron liner, 3 drain tubes and 3 pieces of mesh. You will need: potting mix and a drill with a 1 3/16 inch (30 mm) bit.

1. Drill 3 holes in the base of the barrel, 1 3/16 inch (30 mm) each.
2. Place the liner in the barrel and roll the edge over the side. Set the perforation at the soil level you want.
3. Push the drain tubes through the liner into the drilled holes. Place the mesh over the drain tubes.
4. Fill with potting mix to just below the perforation.
5. Tear the top piece of liner off along the perforation, then plant.

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Fits: half wine and whiskey barrels 25 to 29 inches (64 to 74 cm) across the top. Drainage holes are not pre-cut.

1. Place the liner in the barrel and roll the edge over the side.
2. Cut drainage holes in the liner to line up with the holes in the base of the barrel.
3. Fill with potting mix, trim or fold any extra liner at the top, then plant.

Want drain tubes and mesh too? Choose the Barrel Liner Kit.

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1. Empty or tilt the barrel or pot so you can lift one side safely.
2. Place three feet evenly spaced around the base, under the outer edge.
3. Lower the planter and check it sits level on all three feet.

Each foot is tested to 80 kg (176 lb) and lifts the planter 0.8 in (20 mm), so water drains away and air can move underneath.

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Fits: square planter boxes. Drainage holes are not pre-cut.

1. Place the liner in the planter and press it loosely into the corners.
2. Fold or trim any extra height.
3. Cut drainage holes to match the planter's own holes.
4. Fill with potting mix and plant.

Raise the planter on Corner Planter Feet so it can drain and dry underneath.

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Fits: square and rectangular planter boxes with flat sides and defined corners. Not for round or oval pots.

1. Tilt or lift the empty planter box.
2. Place one foot under each corner of the box.
3. For permanent fixing, screw through the optional screw holes into the planter.
4. For long rectangular planters, add a support under the middle.

The feet lift the planter 0.8 in (20 mm). Each foot is tested to 80 kg (176 lb).

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Sizes: Small for 15 to 16 inch and Medium for 17 to 18 inch internal diameter, up to 11 inches of soil. Measure the inside of the pot.

1. Place the liner in the pot and shape it against the sides and base.
2. Cut drainage holes to line up with the pot's own holes.
3. Fill with potting mix to no more than 11 inches deep, then plant.

Finish with a wool mulch mat on top to help hold moisture. Read the full guide: How to line a round pot or planter.

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