Name: Big Bill Livonia Michigan (Zone 6a) If you need to relax, grow plants!!
I have never had a problem with a liner for year 1. Depending upon light and watering frequency, I have got 2 or 3 years out of most liners.
I am doubtful about plastic because of not only limited water flow, but reduced air flow is also a problem.
Orchid lecturer, teacher and judge. Retired Wildlife Biologist. Supervisor of a nature preserve up until I retired.