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Building Slug-Proof Planting Barrels

Step 5Add soil.

Add soil.
If you didn't before, settle your container on top of some river rocks, brick, pavers or whatever to promote good drainage and level the container.

Scoop in soil to about 8 inches deep. You can pour soil out of a bag if you are sturdy enough to hold it over the edge - I tipped my containers over when I tried to lean the bag of soil over.
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I'm a gardener and crafter... Always looking for a good way to do something, be sustainable and grow something yummy or make something useful.