Hello - I'm so sorry about the drilling issue you had with our Honeysuckle planter. We appreciate your feedback and including guidelines to drilling holes in planters -
Step 1
Turn your empty pot upside down and place it on a sturdy surface. Mark the drainage-hole spots with a marker. A single hole in the center is suitable for a pot that's six inches or smaller. Any pot that's bigger than six inches will need a center hole and three evenly spaced holes around the bottom edge.
Step 2
Choose the appropriate drill bit based on the pot's size. Use a 1/2-inch drill bit for any pot that's larger than six inches.
Step 3
Position the drill with the bit directly on top of one of the marked spots. Squeeze the drill trigger and firmly press down until the bit penetrates the pot. Repeat the process for each hole.
Step 4
Rinse the pot with water, to remove any plastic shavings, before adding soil and your plant.