17 gallon wash tub as a planter bed

These 17 gallon wash tubs make a nice planter bed.  For around $18 at Lowes you can't beat it for price and size.  First thing that must be done is some drain holes need to be put in the bottom.


Over these holes I place some weed blocking material.  It will let water pass through and keep the dirt in.  Actually I do this on all my pots.


The next step is obvious, fill with potting mix.  Then plant.  You don't want it sitting directly on the ground so some bricks are placed underneath.  This will keep the critters from getting up into your grow bed.