I recently got a wooden planter with a trellis that I'm putting together (quick side note: when they said "some assembly required," I didn't expect to be screwing each piece of the trellis together!). The bottom of the planter has slats that fit pretty snugly, with only a tiny gap between them. Should I drill some drainage holes? Normally, I'd just go for it, but the assembly instructions didn't mention anything about it, which has me second-guessing myself.
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Yeah, if there aren't any holes or significant gaps, I would definitely drill some drainage holes. Proper drainage is key to preventing water from pooling and rotting the wood.
I suggest lining the planter with a waterproof membrane first, then drill the holes through that and the bottom of the planter. This way, the wet soil won't sit against the wood, helping it last longer without rotting. Definitely go ahead and make those drainage holes!
Thanks! Does it matter if I drill through both the membrane and the planter's bottom?