Content
- Plant zinc pan without holes
- Why and when does the zinc tub need drainage?
- When does a zinc tub not need drainage holes?
- Make holes without a drill
- How big should the drainage holes be?
- The zinc tub without holes as a pond
- Tips
A zinc tub without holes is ideal as a pond
Plant zinc pan without holes
Not everyone has a metal drill at home, but you need it if you want to drill drainage holes in your zinc tub. Therefore, the question forces itself on: Can one plant a zinc tub without holes. In the following, you will find out when this is possible and when not.
Why and when does the zinc tub need drainage?
The drainage ensures that excess pouring water and rainwater can run off. Almost all plants are very sensitive to waterlogging, and once the roots have become rotten, the plants can no longer be saved.
Therefore, a drainage is always necessary when the water supply is not controllable, as is the case outdoors. A planted zinc tub, which stands outdoors without a roof, therefore always needs a drainage.
When does a zinc tub not need drainage holes?
You can dispense with the drainage holes if the zinc tub is covered or in the apartment. However, you should also provide for a drainage layer of expanded clay or granules, where excess irrigation water can temporarily "store". It is also important that you pour a zinc pan without holes only moderately.
Make holes without a drill
If you do not have a drill at hand, you can try to get the holes differently into the ground. For example, you can try to punch holes in the ground with a sharp nail and a hammer. But be careful!
How big should the drainage holes be?
In a zinc tub you should drill well distributed several several fingernail-sized drainage holes. These are covered with potsherds or drainage fleece, so they can not clog.
The zinc tub without holes as a pond
Your zinc tub has no holes? Perfect! Then make sure that it is completely waterproof and plant it instead as a mini-pond! Do the following:
Tips
Do you want to plant your zinc tub - with or without holes? Then take a look at our design ideas and our detailed instructions. These can be found here.