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Message: [QUOTE="Marck, post: 216053, member: 15114"] I have several half-barrel planters, both reused oak wine barrels and new redwood barrel planters. I've never treated them with anything and they can last for decades. Maybe they wouldroy quicker in a more humid climate, but then again, the inside of a planter is somewhat humid everywhere. What I do advocate is filling the entire barrel (or any container) with soil. being stingy with potting soil will lead to reduced root systems. The great thing about half-barrels is how much root space they allow. They're great for growing container plants to robust dimensions with less frequent watering or water stress. [/QUOTE]