Whiskey Barrel Water Gardens
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» Barb_Dorsett - Diana, How quickly will a whiskey barrel rot to the point it
Diana,How quickly will a whiskey barrel rot to the point it won't support the water's weight? Would the barrel last longer if you could place 'feet' under it in some way?
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» Diana_Pederson - I've seen whiskey barrels last for 10 years. It is lined with p
I've seen whiskey barrels last for 10 years. It is lined with plastic so rotting will be a factor of how rainy your climate is. Feet under it might be a good idea. I've wondered about spraying the metal rings that hold the wood together with some kind of rustproofing so they last longer. Was looking for a whiskey barrel yesterday but everyone I saw was already well rusted.Diana Pederson
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» Cottage_Garden - In a dry year, I have seen empty half whiskey barrels fall apart
In a dry year, I have seen empty half whiskey barrels fall apart because the wood dried out too much and shrunk away from the metal staves.... they are made to hold liquid, I think? I have also had leaky ones (trying to make them hold water without a liner) while friends have had *unlined* barrels holding water.... go figure.Barbara Martin
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» WILLIAMJ_2 - WILLIAM JUAIRE I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ABOUT WINTERING WATER G
WILLIAM JUAIREI WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ABOUT WINTERING WATER GARDEN PLANTS IN EXTREME NORTHERN CLIMATES. THE WATER GARDEN WILL FREEZE SOLID
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