Hi,

Further to enquiries in uk.d-i-y about protecting my softwood trough
planters from the elements, as well as some special preserver in the
end-grain at the base of the legs (see other thread) I'm thinking of
giving them an all-over coat of Ronseal Garden Furniture Protector -
see http://shortlinks.co.uk/j4t .

Anyone know whether this sort of thing is likely to harm the plants
that end up in the planters? It seems to be mainly white spirit and
waxy stuff, although it does say that "the inclusion of a surface
biocide also ensures that the coating is guarded from mould and algal
growth".

I've got some heavy-duty-polythene liners to contain the compost, with
holes in the bottom for drainage, so in fact the earth should not be
in much contact with the wood, which will hopefully be better for both
wood and earth.

Cheers!

Martin