DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank
28 May
The weather has been so nice here in Washington State, which means this sun-loving girl was outside in it almost all day!
It's also a great time to have a garden. I don't have a dedicated space in my yard for a regular garden so today I created a raised garden from a galvanized stock tank!
It's also a great time to have a garden. I don't have a dedicated space in my yard for a regular garden so today I created a raised garden from a galvanized stock tank!
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I wanted to use an old stock tank and I searched Facebook Marketplace and Craig's List but didn't find one, you may have better luck.
Instead, I used a new one I ordered from Amazon. It's 38 gallons and shallow which I thought would take less soil.
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I wanted an easy way to elevate it too without having to build something so I used two plastic whiskey barrels planters I had. They just had weeds growing in them so I think this is a much better use for them 😄
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I just emptied them out and flipped them upside down.
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Whenever you're making a flower bed (or even if you just have potted plants) you need a way for the water to drain.
Since this is sitting on my patio I didn't want water all over the patio every time I watered it so I opted to use gravel for drainage instead of drilling holes in it.
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Fill up the rest of the tank with garden soil.
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These are the flowers I chose.
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I also planted a few bell peppers and a tomato plant.
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I can't wait until those tomatoes and peppers are ready to pick!
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This is a great idea for renters or those who have no space for a garden. I think casters added to the bottom to make it into a moveable garden would be a nice touch too.
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Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 28 May
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