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minnie pal · **Posted: 27-11-2009 , 07:38 PM** #1

I got a real beaut of a half barrel and want to make a small water feature of still water with lily and rushes etc.

my first query is - will i set it up now, at this time of year or wait. If i do, how do i prepare the barrel?

If i wait, how do i prevent the barrel from drying out? doosing with water from time to time, or will it survive in the wonderful rain of late?

Also any special hints on preserving the wood or the metal rims at this point or in the future?

this barrel will not be set into earth so will be exposed to weather and water pressure.

all help so gratefully received.

xminnie pal

	Posted: 27-11-2009 , 07:38 PM #1
minnie pal Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: dun laoghaire Posts: 433	Amazing half barrel I got a real beaut of a half barrel and want to make a small water feature of still water with lily and rushes etc. my first query is - will i set it up now, at this time of year or wait. If i do, how do i prepare the barrel? If i wait, how do i prevent the barrel from drying out? doosing with water from time to time, or will it survive in the wonderful rain of late? Also any special hints on preserving the wood or the metal rims at this point or in the future? this barrel will not be set into earth so will be exposed to weather and water pressure. all help so gratefully received. xminnie pal Attached Images