Mayne 5865-B Instructions / Assembly
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1. the bottom of the planter As noted in the steps above the water reser voir can be filled prior to planting Alternatively the planter can be filled with potting mix first and then with regular watering the reservoir will naturally fill up Once the reservoir is full capillary action allows Planter water to soak upward keeping the soil and plant roots moist To avoid oversaturation an overflow hole is drilled in the side of the planter Potting Mix allowing excess water to drain out Regular watering is required for the first few weeks giving the root system time to develop Once the roots have grown down into the troughs the plants will be able to pull moisture from the reservoir creating a self watering effect With this Filler system you will find the potting mix stays moist longer than tradi overflow Hole an tional container planters Please note that even with the reservoir water j i TAS and self watering effect occasional watering is still needed Water Reservoir Plug Installation Mayne planters are molded with a double wall design that creates an internal water reservoir To provide direct access to the reservoir we recommend drilling a 3 4 inch hole on the top or back side of the planter To cover the hole we have included a rubber plug that can be easily removed to fill or drain the planter as needed OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Drill 3 4in hole on the Drill 3 4in hole on the top rim of the planter ba2. Nantucket 16x16 Planter Instructions part 5865 MISO57 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS 1x Planter DIMENSIONS 16in W x 16in D x 16in H MATERIAL Polyethylene SOIL CAPACITY 5 Gallons IMPORTANT NOTE e Do not overload the patio planters Lightweight fillers and potting mixes are recommended and yield better plant growth e Suitable for flowers herbs vegetables and small plants In the event of missing or defective parts please email customerservice gomayne com or call our customer service department toll free at 866 363 8834 available Monday through Friday 8am 5pm EST General Information e Read instructions carefully before beginning assembly e To clean the product for best results use a soap solution and high pressure water e On the reverse side of this instruction sheet there are a few potting recommendations but please consult your local garden center for more detailed information e The molded polyethylene construction is designed to withstand cold temperatures but you may wish to winter store the planter in a shed or garage to offer the best protection from extreme cold Double Wall Design i os Water Troughs Plastic Plug Water Reservoir Overflow Hole The plastic plug is placed in the bottom of the planter to seal a vent hole from the manufacturing process There is no need to remove this plug Nantucket Planter Dimensions IMPORTANT NOTE Lightweight fillers and potting mixe
3. ck of the planter Note The rubber plug is provided as an added feature so drilling the MAYNE drainage hole is completely optional Not intended for use on the Outdoor Produciaaf Diklaction bottom of the planter as the plug may not create a water tight seal www gomayne com
4. s are recommended Results may vary depending MAYNE on the type of plant and depth of the root system The enclosed information is only Outdoor Products of Distinction suggested and Mayne holds no liability for the condition or growth of your plants www gomayne com Planting Instructions MISO57 1 General Planting Recommendations To maximize the efficiency of the sub irrigation system we recommend the following steps 1 Pour water directly into the planter to fill the reservoir Allow the excess water to pour out the overflow hole on the side of the planter 2 Next add a few inches of lightweight filler to the bottom of the planter This is optional but adding the lightweight filler will offer 3 benefits it reduces the amount of potting mix required it encourages faster root growth down into the troughs and it will help decrease the overall weight of the planter making it easier to move around Some suggestions for lightweight fillers include lava rock mulch wood chips or foam packing peanuts don t use foam packing peanuts if you are growing edible plants 3 Fill the planter with a potting mix to within a few inches of the top Regular garden soil is not recommended since it compacts too easy and doesn t allow for proper aeration or drainage 4 Start planting and enjoy Sub lrrigation System The Nantucket patio planter is molded with a double wall design that creates a trough system and sub irrigation water reservoir at
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