Inexpensive DIY Planters Made From Poly Barrels

I've started using these inexpensive 55 gallon blue poly barrels for gardening containers and the results have been great! I got this idea from a friend who had used these and I was impressed when I saw the results she was having with them (thanks Tina). I have a local source that sells these (verified food grade) for $10 each although they have recently stopped selling due to the COVID-19 shutdowns. I've seen many other sources selling these for $15-20 each which is still a great deal. When used the way I show they hoild about 2 cubic feet of potting mix or soil per planting.

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[jeaniedeveau]

Been doing this for about 10 years. They have held up . My husband brings them home from work every few months. He works at beer distribution and They held line cleaner which is really just citric acid so totally safe. I made my own turntable composter out of one and it worked. Now I make so much compost I don't need it but I used it for a year. We also set up rain barrels.

[NasierOmran]

No need to make things complex, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

[conguerican]

This is a very well made video. I loved how, at the end, you showed all the process of planting with the examples already done. Great video, very well explained without useless info. Thank you, Sir!

[GardeningwithBarchuckin]

Awesome project. The 1/2 55 gallon drum looks like it makes a great container garden.

[guirleneauguste]

Great idea I have a few of these and I was wondering if I can use them for planting thank you so much

[jenniferduncan]

Just scrolling through and found this video, love the idea of the barrels, could you say where you got them, would love to have a few to start a garden

[Spooopiedooopie]

Great video! Thanks. I found someone willing to give away their barrels. Have about 30 of them. I’ll be using 5 or 6 to make planters just like this! Awesome. I have cut 2 long ways for herbs and peas!

[scootertasmania]

G'day from Australia..i like your idea and have made a couple thanks for showing us.

[robertgibson]

I love the rope handles! I was trying to figure out a way to put handles on mine

[cavebear]

To clean the edges after cutting, I use the edge of a file. Works really good for me.

[fernandoguzman]

Thanks for taking the time and sharing valuable information.
Truly appreciate are looking forward to trying this out.

[narutofanz]

I'm doing exactly this so thanks a lot for showing it. Mine will be wicking tubs with 4" drain pipe however.

[FeedingMyFloridaSoul]

Do these barrels still work 5 years later? Do you get a lot of rain where you live?

[queenoren]

i like your idea thanks for sharing.godbless

[geriannroth]

Kudos to you I'm doing this too using them as raised beds & enters for my fruit trees & root crops like sweet potatoes yams cassava etc. Only thing is some of these plastic drums especially the black ones tend to warp in the Sun especially if you delay to pot them out with soil soon after you cut them.

[dredned]

Improvement hack. Take longer piece of cord and tie one knot making a loop. Sometimes the two knot method leads to a knot slipping through hole.

[jase_drifter]

i have about 40 of those half barrels that i use for my veggie garden

[mz.amazing]

Hi, did the woodchips rob your plants of nitrogen? Also, did you experience a lot of fungi (mushrooms)? Thanks

[pams]

Where did you buy the drums..and how how long will it last . Please share I need some

[morg]

potato skinner will make short work of those plastic burrs.