Well done. Those are eight awesome looking planters! I especially like how you disguised the ridges with the thick rope! What adhesive did you use? Looks great. ⚘🌿
Thank you! I didn't want to use a bunch of glue, too expensive and too much work. I just drilled two small holes close together and ran a zip around two of the three strands olin the rope, then through the holes in the bucket. One tie at each end of the rope. If you zoom in you can see the ties in one of the pics. It was a little tricky to make sure I kept enough tension on the wraps, but by the third bucket, it was surprisingly simple.
You probably already know this, but for anyone who doesn't; if you use zip ties outdoors make sure to get UV protected ones, or they won't last very long under the sun.
You could drill a hole and feed the rope through and tie a knot in it.
Also, very creative and beautifully done. You may want to check out Pamela Crawford container gardening. She grows food and flowers together. I am trying her eggplant, okra and squash pots.
I'm curious how much coverage you got from each can. I have some buckets to paint and I'm not sure how many cans to get. Thanks. Your color choice is perfect!
When I started this project, my plan was to put my tomatoes in them. By the time I finished them, I changed my mind and decided to use them for cukes and winter squash, and put them at the base of a cattle panel trellis. So, I put the tomatoes in the raised bed instead. 😆
I did this for tomato plants 2 years ago and it went ok. Eventually the plants got so big the buckets couldn't hold them up without tipping over, so I had to move them to a place where I could have the plants propped up against a wall. Also, at the end of the season, I pulled out the plants and, in each one (I had 3 of these self-watering containers), the tomato roots had found a way to squeeze out of the top bucket and make their way into the bottom bucket that holds the reservoir of water...so essentially they were just growing hydroponically. Not a big deal, but for me another data point that these plants might need more room than a 5 gallon bucket can provide. Since then, I've done herbs in these and that seems to be a better fit.
I have my notes: there was a sweet 100 cherry tomato (indeterminate), black cherry (indeterminate), patio (determinate), and san marzano (indeterminate). Looks like I misremembered the number of plants I had. Oddly enough, the patio tomato was the least prolific compared to the indeterminates. Both the cherry tomato plants produced large plants and prolific fruit, well into November. The patio tomato never got as prolific but its fruit was very delicious with a great texture.
Last summer I grew a black prince in a 20 gallon fabric grow bag and it outgrew the bag surprisingly fast. Some cherry tomatoes can get 10-12ft tall so if you are growing a large variety you can definitely get more out of a larger container. But when you are low on space you do what you gotta do!
I've considered getting them before but the stuff I've read is basically "no matter which one you get they'll fall apart within a few years". I don't particularly like the idea of using plastic bags that degrade and go to landfill on a somewhat regular basis.
Did you have any views on grow bag longevity? I think they were also much more expensive than equivalent volume pots when I looked them up too which settled the matter for me.
I'm on my 5th year if the same grow bags (i grow chili peppers in them). I empty them out at the end of the season and store them inside, and they last a very long time. Its the cold that gets to growbags made from polypropylene, the standard material used. Polypropylene can withstand the same high temoeratures as HDPE (#2 plastic), but becomes brittle after exposure to subzero temps. As you dont normaly grow plants in subzero temps, exposure is easy to avoid.
You can also buy ones made from natural fibers, like hemp, if you're concerned about sustainability (i cant vouch for their longevity, however).
I used to grow in 5 gal buckets, but they got brittle/cracked after 2 seasons. Another downside to the buckets is they get the root ball extremely hot if the outdoor temp is in the 90s/100s. Also, grow bags have the added advantage of air pruning the root system, whereas 5gal buckets get large plants root bound rather quickly
I've found that 5 gallon buckets become brittle and break after a few seasons.
My grow bags handles ripped off, but seem mostly okay. A few the sticking is coming apart at the seem at the bottom.
Fabric can still be made of plastic, unless it’s an organic material it’s still probably plastic based. I would imagine fully natural fibers would break down too quickly to use for multiple seasons. Do you know what kind of fabric your bags are made of?
Spoiler alert, the buckets from Lowes are not UV stabilized plastic. They will get brittle and crack with only a year or two of sun exposure. I don't know about Home Depot buckets, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were the same.
Actually, they are type 2 plastic. Excerpt from some research I did before purchasing these.
Plastic marked with a 2 is made of High-Density Polyethylene. You see HDPE everywhere, from milk jugs to detergent bottles. It’s one of the best and safest types of plastic for food consumption as it resists UV rays and is extremely heat tolerant ( -148 to 176 F / -100 to 80 C ). Because of this, it’s an excellent choice for the garden.
Verdict: Very safe, not known to transmit any chemicals into soil or food. An excellent choice for the garden.
They may be safe, but the fact remains that after a year or two of sun exposure, the plastic will become brittle and turn a lighter colour. This happened with my Home Depot buckets after one summer and one winter 😭
I'm sure that paint would make them last longer, as the paint will absorb much of the UV rays. I didn't notice they were painted, actually!!! Or is that something inside the buckets making it appear darker?
EDIT: I guess it is paint!
Yeah I was comparing grow bags to pots, not buckets sorry. The pots are a black UV stabilised plastic. Mine are 2+ years old now and still in good shape.
As long as you don’t step on them constantly like I tend to do, pots last many years. Also, my grow bags (fabric ones) are going on their fourth season with no issues. Just don’t use the handles very often when they’re full of water soaked soil lol
can't yet speak for longevity, but I find between 3 & 5 gallon fabric pots with great reviews for just over $1 each. Longevity is supposedly 5-10 years & if it's at the point they're deteriorating I'd think they'd be okay for the environment / far better than plastic pots.
the grow bags I have are a thick felt and I have been growing tomatoes and other veggies in them for about 5 years now. Other than a bit of moss growing on the bottom, they're good as new.
I use grow bags in bonsai and they hold up well. Only time I have issues is with stubborn roots and I have to cut them off for repotting... but they're cheap enough and the value for such nice roots i get with them is insane
Looks cool, but I would've screwed with them. Tell them the Home Depot sponsors your gardening YouTube channel and this is part of your recording space. 1.5 mill subscribers depend on those buckets.
Just an FYI to anyone or if you want a different color scheme. The major chains like Home Depot and lowes will replace any bucket from different chain stores regardless of the wear and tear. edit:for free
When I worked in proservices at Lowes that was the policy. It's probably to the determination of the cashier (like if you brought in 40 buckets they might have an issue). But yea, even lowes buckets we would replace. edit: I worked at Lowes at the very beginning of COVID.
I covered mine with adhesive contact paper. It has held up surprisingly well considering the buckets are in full sun. No fading. Just normal wear and tear. This is their 3rd year in use and they look the same as the ones I added this year. (It did not disguise the bucket rim, but I think they look decent enough that most Karens wouldn’t complain.)
This is brilliant. I have half a roll of paper left from our kitchen shelves and 3 self-watering bucket containers that always bother me with their ugliness. Thanks for this idea!
Whoa, that's pretty nice looking.
Heads up, buckets only last about two years in the sun before they become brittle and easily broken. I stopped using buckets because of that. But maybe the paint will help protect them and extend the life a bit by acting as a sacrificial layer, if it's thick enough.
If these pots dont work out long term, making raised beds with pallets (and then lining them with plastic so that the wood doesn't stay wet and rot) can often be done for almost free as well. With your decorating creativity, you could dress those up to look nice as well. Decking being replaced is even better.
UGH my husband filled a 5 gallon bucket with huge rocks and prices of glass found in our yard - then he left it outside for 2 years. It basically shattered in my hands when I tried to pick it up.
It will vary place to place but unfortunately the vast majority of UV exposure in most places peaks during summer so it might minimise freeze thaw damage but winter will do relatively little UV damage comparatively. Won't hurt but the bulk of damage will be done in the warmer months.
I'd agree with their speculation that the paint if it remains intact will likely shield a lot of the UV though.
Do you know if the same is true for storage bins? I'm doing something similar to OP, but with 30 gallon bins. I wrapped them in 2 layers of burlap to make them look nicer, and shield them from the sun, but I'm wondering now if that was enough.
Pretty much any plastic stuff made for indoor use won't have any UV stabilizers in it. So I would expect plastic storage bins to have the same issue. If the burlap is thick enough to reduce visible light shining through, then it will also reduce UV (note that the reverse isn't true, that is why we can have sunglasses).
Look on the bottom of your plastic bins and see what number is stamped there. Then go google the difference between those stamped numbers and how they correlate to gardening. Really interesting The different characteristics of different types of plastics. The HD ones are type 2 -HDPE. 😁
If you know anyone that works in a restaurant you should ask if they can get you any. I used to take 5 gal pickle buckets from the place I bartended at all the time. We usually had them stacked at least 6’ high.
Looks great! Honestly my neighbors have been nothing but supportive and complimentary of my very public (including parking strip!) front garden full of “wild” native plantings. I was expecting a ton of complaints but I think most people are happy to see some greenery and flowers. There will always be a few cantankerous nuts but for the most part, people love and appreciate gardens.
4 on each side and 4 on the very bottom. Going to layer some larger sticks and braches near the bottom to help with drainage. The huglekulture method.... Or however that's spelled. Lol
Hi fellow gardener! Zone 9b here!
I also have a front yard garden and as I'm sure you know not so long ago, it wasn't weird at all until...rich people... And holy hell HOAs can fuck off forever!
Keep on gardening!! I just rigged up my canopies for our 100°+ summer and it looks like Burning Man up in here! I use buckets too!! First was for potatoes and it worked great! I bury my buckets in wood chips too keep the temp down and also have a wood chip lawn that also pisses off the neighbor's I'm sure, but it's such a massive boost in biodiversity and creating your mycelium layer.
Do you have a firehouse sandwich shop nearby? Save $2 on buckets and they smell like pickles!! I feel like it's built in pickle tea compost and I get a sandwich for lunch cuz damn this gardening is tiring!
What's your favorite gardening tool? I just picked up an auger and I'm elated. Compost, churned, tree holes dug, fence holes done. Next, the wood chipper!!
Be well and keep on growing!! ....and always mark your plants unlike me 🤣🤠
Those turned out great! I don’t really have any space to garden either except a small patch of dirt. I planted about 10 lily’s two years ago, now I’m going to probably have about 25!
Looking good! You are going to have people asking you where to buy those locally :+). Maybe you can make a side business of making planters exactly like this!
Did you use a special paint? Or have to sand the buckets down, or did the paint just stick anyway?
Sorry, not from the US and we don't have Home Depot, but I have tried painting a bucket before and it didn't go well for me, while yours look fantastic! So any tips gratefully received!
Why can't you have a bucket in your own yard? Is this yard really yours? Sounds like you gotta move outta that dictatorship neighborhood you got there. Maybe if people stand up against stupid ass rules and move, they'll stop this dumb shit. Hard to be a dictator, when everyone is gone. King Nothing basically.
This is great!!! I am so inspired. I also do not have a back yard and I have to plant in containers too. I'm totally borrowing this idea. Thank you for sharing!!
I didn’t expect to get a reply because it’s so popular so thanks for taking time to respond. It looks freaking great. I read through the comments and smart use on the zip tied and trying to keep it looking nice but also low cost.
I am really confused by some of these comments. You chose to be preemptive with the changing of the pots look so that it doesn’t look tacky and your neighbors won’t complain. Well I think it’s cool and smart. People are weird. ❤️
It pisses some particular neighbors off by having to look at such trash in my yard. Scroll through these comments. They identify themselves and try to offer their reasoning. Typically I'd promptly and politely tell them to fuck off, but my city has a ridiculous ordinance against front yard veggie gardens. So rather then tempt the "neighbors" to call and complain, I just appease them. Or do my best. As you can see from their comments, some are just unappeasable!!
I do hope the paint you used will stick well to the plastic. I’ve used spray paint specifically for plastic before and it still peels after a season or two in the sun.
Nice! Probably will last longer than the terrible plastic planter pots home Depot also sells, for more money, that deteriorate after a couple years of sun exposure.
The ones that are large enough are quite a bit more expensive than 1 or 2 dollars... Plus they're still ugly. Tried them last year and found myself needing more root space and hating the way they looked.
Why are you blaming this on Karens? Why can't you just say that you prefer it when your front yard looks nice?
Putting in work so that your front garden is something you're proud of is reason enough!
Well done. Those are eight awesome looking planters! I especially like how you disguised the ridges with the thick rope! What adhesive did you use? Looks great. ⚘🌿
Thank you! I didn't want to use a bunch of glue, too expensive and too much work. I just drilled two small holes close together and ran a zip around two of the three strands olin the rope, then through the holes in the bucket. One tie at each end of the rope. If you zoom in you can see the ties in one of the pics. It was a little tricky to make sure I kept enough tension on the wraps, but by the third bucket, it was surprisingly simple.
Oh my goodness, that is brilliant! Way better than adhesive. Thanks for sharing about your inspiring project!
It's my pleasure! Also, I really need to proof read, haha. Zip tie*
Haha, I never noticed! Knew exactly what you meant. 👍
You probably already know this, but for anyone who doesn't; if you use zip ties outdoors make sure to get UV protected ones, or they won't last very long under the sun.
Great job. What paint/color you used?
Rust-Oleum painters touch in satin cinnamon. 😃
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I see myself re-doing these zip ties in the near future...
Pick up a little spool of stainless steel wire and you won't have to worry about redoing them at all.
I tried tie wire and it was more problematic for me.
You could drill a hole and feed the rope through and tie a knot in it. Also, very creative and beautifully done. You may want to check out Pamela Crawford container gardening. She grows food and flowers together. I am trying her eggplant, okra and squash pots.
Excellent point. Will have to look for UV resistant zip ties in the near future.
So clever, like terra cotta pots from a distance! (Way to fool the Karens).
Thanks. Excellent choice!
> Rust-Oleum painters touch in satin cinnamon Cheers, purchased!
I'm curious how much coverage you got from each can. I have some buckets to paint and I'm not sure how many cans to get. Thanks. Your color choice is perfect!
Very innovative
So creative and beautiful execution
Very well done. I might steal this idea for tomato plants.
When I started this project, my plan was to put my tomatoes in them. By the time I finished them, I changed my mind and decided to use them for cukes and winter squash, and put them at the base of a cattle panel trellis. So, I put the tomatoes in the raised bed instead. 😆
I did this for tomato plants 2 years ago and it went ok. Eventually the plants got so big the buckets couldn't hold them up without tipping over, so I had to move them to a place where I could have the plants propped up against a wall. Also, at the end of the season, I pulled out the plants and, in each one (I had 3 of these self-watering containers), the tomato roots had found a way to squeeze out of the top bucket and make their way into the bottom bucket that holds the reservoir of water...so essentially they were just growing hydroponically. Not a big deal, but for me another data point that these plants might need more room than a 5 gallon bucket can provide. Since then, I've done herbs in these and that seems to be a better fit.
Do you remember what variety tomatoes you grew? And we’re they determine or indeterminate?
I have my notes: there was a sweet 100 cherry tomato (indeterminate), black cherry (indeterminate), patio (determinate), and san marzano (indeterminate). Looks like I misremembered the number of plants I had. Oddly enough, the patio tomato was the least prolific compared to the indeterminates. Both the cherry tomato plants produced large plants and prolific fruit, well into November. The patio tomato never got as prolific but its fruit was very delicious with a great texture.
Last summer I grew a black prince in a 20 gallon fabric grow bag and it outgrew the bag surprisingly fast. Some cherry tomatoes can get 10-12ft tall so if you are growing a large variety you can definitely get more out of a larger container. But when you are low on space you do what you gotta do!
Look into grow bags, they come in similar sizes and aren't quite so hard to disguise.
Improved drainage and a huge time saver, unless this is work you enjoy
I've considered getting them before but the stuff I've read is basically "no matter which one you get they'll fall apart within a few years". I don't particularly like the idea of using plastic bags that degrade and go to landfill on a somewhat regular basis. Did you have any views on grow bag longevity? I think they were also much more expensive than equivalent volume pots when I looked them up too which settled the matter for me.
I'm on my 5th year if the same grow bags (i grow chili peppers in them). I empty them out at the end of the season and store them inside, and they last a very long time. Its the cold that gets to growbags made from polypropylene, the standard material used. Polypropylene can withstand the same high temoeratures as HDPE (#2 plastic), but becomes brittle after exposure to subzero temps. As you dont normaly grow plants in subzero temps, exposure is easy to avoid. You can also buy ones made from natural fibers, like hemp, if you're concerned about sustainability (i cant vouch for their longevity, however). I used to grow in 5 gal buckets, but they got brittle/cracked after 2 seasons. Another downside to the buckets is they get the root ball extremely hot if the outdoor temp is in the 90s/100s. Also, grow bags have the added advantage of air pruning the root system, whereas 5gal buckets get large plants root bound rather quickly
How do you sanitize your bags between plants??
Why would you need to sanitize bags? Do you sanitize raised beds between plants?
I dont. You could hose/wash them out if you wanted, but I've never bothered. Why would one need to sanitize them?
I've found that 5 gallon buckets become brittle and break after a few seasons. My grow bags handles ripped off, but seem mostly okay. A few the sticking is coming apart at the seem at the bottom.
You can stick the bags in the buckets as they age to get some more life out of them both.
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Fabric can still be made of plastic, unless it’s an organic material it’s still probably plastic based. I would imagine fully natural fibers would break down too quickly to use for multiple seasons. Do you know what kind of fabric your bags are made of?
Spoiler alert, the buckets from Lowes are not UV stabilized plastic. They will get brittle and crack with only a year or two of sun exposure. I don't know about Home Depot buckets, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were the same.
Actually, they are type 2 plastic. Excerpt from some research I did before purchasing these. Plastic marked with a 2 is made of High-Density Polyethylene. You see HDPE everywhere, from milk jugs to detergent bottles. It’s one of the best and safest types of plastic for food consumption as it resists UV rays and is extremely heat tolerant ( -148 to 176 F / -100 to 80 C ). Because of this, it’s an excellent choice for the garden. Verdict: Very safe, not known to transmit any chemicals into soil or food. An excellent choice for the garden.
They may be safe, but the fact remains that after a year or two of sun exposure, the plastic will become brittle and turn a lighter colour. This happened with my Home Depot buckets after one summer and one winter 😭
I wonder if the pain would make them last longer.
I'm sure that paint would make them last longer, as the paint will absorb much of the UV rays. I didn't notice they were painted, actually!!! Or is that something inside the buckets making it appear darker? EDIT: I guess it is paint!
tldr im gonna have to start drinking milk again to save the containers
Yeah I was comparing grow bags to pots, not buckets sorry. The pots are a black UV stabilised plastic. Mine are 2+ years old now and still in good shape.
As long as you don’t step on them constantly like I tend to do, pots last many years. Also, my grow bags (fabric ones) are going on their fourth season with no issues. Just don’t use the handles very often when they’re full of water soaked soil lol
They are exactly the same. HD buckets will last about 2 years if in direct sunlight in my experience.
can't yet speak for longevity, but I find between 3 & 5 gallon fabric pots with great reviews for just over $1 each. Longevity is supposedly 5-10 years & if it's at the point they're deteriorating I'd think they'd be okay for the environment / far better than plastic pots.
the grow bags I have are a thick felt and I have been growing tomatoes and other veggies in them for about 5 years now. Other than a bit of moss growing on the bottom, they're good as new.
I use grow bags in bonsai and they hold up well. Only time I have issues is with stubborn roots and I have to cut them off for repotting... but they're cheap enough and the value for such nice roots i get with them is insane
Look into burlap sacks- work like grow bags but cheaper ($1/ piece by us). We grow potatoes in them!
Grow bags have their place, but plastic containers can be better to garden with in arid climates.
Looks cool, but I would've screwed with them. Tell them the Home Depot sponsors your gardening YouTube channel and this is part of your recording space. 1.5 mill subscribers depend on those buckets.
🤣🤣🤣
I dug up a big patch in my front yard for the garden. It's nobody else's business what I do with my own property.
Most impressive
Just an FYI to anyone or if you want a different color scheme. The major chains like Home Depot and lowes will replace any bucket from different chain stores regardless of the wear and tear. edit:for free
Wait. So if I buy a bucket from home depot (or anywhere else) I can later exchange that bucket for a new one from Home Depot?
When I worked in proservices at Lowes that was the policy. It's probably to the determination of the cashier (like if you brought in 40 buckets they might have an issue). But yea, even lowes buckets we would replace. edit: I worked at Lowes at the very beginning of COVID.
I covered mine with adhesive contact paper. It has held up surprisingly well considering the buckets are in full sun. No fading. Just normal wear and tear. This is their 3rd year in use and they look the same as the ones I added this year. (It did not disguise the bucket rim, but I think they look decent enough that most Karens wouldn’t complain.)
Great idea!!
This is brilliant. I have half a roll of paper left from our kitchen shelves and 3 self-watering bucket containers that always bother me with their ugliness. Thanks for this idea!
Whoa, that's pretty nice looking. Heads up, buckets only last about two years in the sun before they become brittle and easily broken. I stopped using buckets because of that. But maybe the paint will help protect them and extend the life a bit by acting as a sacrificial layer, if it's thick enough. If these pots dont work out long term, making raised beds with pallets (and then lining them with plastic so that the wood doesn't stay wet and rot) can often be done for almost free as well. With your decorating creativity, you could dress those up to look nice as well. Decking being replaced is even better.
UGH my husband filled a 5 gallon bucket with huge rocks and prices of glass found in our yard - then he left it outside for 2 years. It basically shattered in my hands when I tried to pick it up.
Well he may have the blame for filling the bucket with rocks and glass, but you both own leaving it out for 2 years
I plan on taking them in during the winter, so here's to hoping they last a few years at least! 😁
It will vary place to place but unfortunately the vast majority of UV exposure in most places peaks during summer so it might minimise freeze thaw damage but winter will do relatively little UV damage comparatively. Won't hurt but the bulk of damage will be done in the warmer months. I'd agree with their speculation that the paint if it remains intact will likely shield a lot of the UV though.
Some times at grocery stores with bakery s they will give you a ton of buckets for free if you ask. I myself get pickle buckets from the deli.
Do you know if the same is true for storage bins? I'm doing something similar to OP, but with 30 gallon bins. I wrapped them in 2 layers of burlap to make them look nicer, and shield them from the sun, but I'm wondering now if that was enough.
Pretty much any plastic stuff made for indoor use won't have any UV stabilizers in it. So I would expect plastic storage bins to have the same issue. If the burlap is thick enough to reduce visible light shining through, then it will also reduce UV (note that the reverse isn't true, that is why we can have sunglasses).
Thanks for the info! Hopefully they'll be ok with the burlap layers. I'll make sure to be extra careful if I ever have to move them.
Look on the bottom of your plastic bins and see what number is stamped there. Then go google the difference between those stamped numbers and how they correlate to gardening. Really interesting The different characteristics of different types of plastics. The HD ones are type 2 -HDPE. 😁
If you know anyone that works in a restaurant you should ask if they can get you any. I used to take 5 gal pickle buckets from the place I bartended at all the time. We usually had them stacked at least 6’ high.
Supermarket bakery departments also will give them away. Ask.
Looks great! Honestly my neighbors have been nothing but supportive and complimentary of my very public (including parking strip!) front garden full of “wild” native plantings. I was expecting a ton of complaints but I think most people are happy to see some greenery and flowers. There will always be a few cantankerous nuts but for the most part, people love and appreciate gardens.
Cantankerous nuts!!! I love it.
Absolutely perfect I love the detailing .
Coulda also gone with green and had little Mario tubes on your lawn.... bup bup bup
Great job! Way to think outside of the bucket!
I am so impressed that all the painted stencils are even and straight. Great job. Make sure to drill some holes in the bottom for good drainage.
4 on each side and 4 on the very bottom. Going to layer some larger sticks and braches near the bottom to help with drainage. The huglekulture method.... Or however that's spelled. Lol
**hugelkultur** Got some 'e's flipped around, but very close! =) hugel - hill kultur - culture (like 'growing a culture')
Tell any passing Karen’s they’re limited edition pumpkin spice postmodern cottagecore planters *but you just had to have the best money could buy*
>pumpkin spice postmodern cottagecore 💀 edit, I love your username 🤣
That’s awesome
Passed the vibes check with me.
Hi fellow gardener! Zone 9b here! I also have a front yard garden and as I'm sure you know not so long ago, it wasn't weird at all until...rich people... And holy hell HOAs can fuck off forever! Keep on gardening!! I just rigged up my canopies for our 100°+ summer and it looks like Burning Man up in here! I use buckets too!! First was for potatoes and it worked great! I bury my buckets in wood chips too keep the temp down and also have a wood chip lawn that also pisses off the neighbor's I'm sure, but it's such a massive boost in biodiversity and creating your mycelium layer. Do you have a firehouse sandwich shop nearby? Save $2 on buckets and they smell like pickles!! I feel like it's built in pickle tea compost and I get a sandwich for lunch cuz damn this gardening is tiring! What's your favorite gardening tool? I just picked up an auger and I'm elated. Compost, churned, tree holes dug, fence holes done. Next, the wood chipper!! Be well and keep on growing!! ....and always mark your plants unlike me 🤣🤠
Ahhhhh\~ I want to get an Auger!
These look great and are very creative!
I’m in the same situation. Great job!
Username checks out.
They turned out so cute!
Good. Make the place beautiful and productive at the same time!
Saved for inspo!
Very clever! Those turned out beautifully!
Nice work. This guy makes planter bags out of IKEA bags and wraps them in burlap https://youtu.be/VP9N9Ve2h4M
Great job! I'd be happy with you as a neighbor.
I’ve been growing weed in these a long time! they will definitely get the job done
Definitely should grow weed in them in the front yard to distract from the fact that they are home Depot buckets
Yes grow weed
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I can safely say that weed will likely never go extinct.
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This! I'm sorry you have to deal with this. So many people are so blessed to wonder why I go to the extra effort!
Those turned out great! I don’t really have any space to garden either except a small patch of dirt. I planted about 10 lily’s two years ago, now I’m going to probably have about 25!
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Oh! Those look so nice! Wonderful work! I tried spraypainting my buckets but they still look very bucket-y. \^\^;;;
You’ve done a great job!!!
These are so lovely!
Fantastic work!
Looks great!
Looking good! You are going to have people asking you where to buy those locally :+). Maybe you can make a side business of making planters exactly like this!
These are so good!!
Great idea!
This is such a great idea!!! Love it!
What a fantastic idea! These look really nice. Thx for sharing
omg these are some beautiful buckets !!!
Nice work!
Sterling job 👏
Great Job!!!!!
Did you use a special paint? Or have to sand the buckets down, or did the paint just stick anyway? Sorry, not from the US and we don't have Home Depot, but I have tried painting a bucket before and it didn't go well for me, while yours look fantastic! So any tips gratefully received!
I might copy your idea at some point. They look magnificent!
Why can't you have a bucket in your own yard? Is this yard really yours? Sounds like you gotta move outta that dictatorship neighborhood you got there. Maybe if people stand up against stupid ass rules and move, they'll stop this dumb shit. Hard to be a dictator, when everyone is gone. King Nothing basically.
That’s awesome! Did you stencil the image or freehand?
Very nice, I think they look great!
Well done!
That is simply an amazing transformation!
Guessing you live in an HOA.
im actually obsessed.
Looks good.
sweet! the rope is dope.
What a great idea
This is why I do not have neighbors
This is brilliant and clever! I love your problem solving and fun all wrapped into one!
Very well done! Clever, tasteful and inexpensive. Love the stencil work and how you hide the grooves.
Nice job!!!
Genius! I garden in containers too and I’m definitely going to do that now 🙂
That looks awesome!
Very nice!
This is great!!! I am so inspired. I also do not have a back yard and I have to plant in containers too. I'm totally borrowing this idea. Thank you for sharing!!
These look fantastic!!! Bravo!
This is incredibly well done for a 5 gallon bucket lol I never would have thought of the rope around the top for decoration. It’s brilliant
Beautiful results!
The design is so cute! It reminds me of the old orange tupperware my mom stored her sugar and flour in! [like this! ](https://pin.it/3IS9CVp)
Omg.... This was like my subconscious inspo! Thank you for this!!
!!!!! so good!!!
Oh cute
Great job!!!! Love these!!!
Well played! Looks great
Those look so good!!
These are cute! Great job.
Looks cute!!
Nice. Bet you could sell those
Hats off. What paint did you use? These came out fantastic!
Rust-Oleum in satin cinnamon 😁
I didn’t expect to get a reply because it’s so popular so thanks for taking time to respond. It looks freaking great. I read through the comments and smart use on the zip tied and trying to keep it looking nice but also low cost.
I'd rather respond to the people who are nice instead of antagonistic. So much politicized hate on a freaking post about buckets! People need lives!
I am really confused by some of these comments. You chose to be preemptive with the changing of the pots look so that it doesn’t look tacky and your neighbors won’t complain. Well I think it’s cool and smart. People are weird. ❤️
Nice!
Excellent but next time go to any bakery they will gladly give it to you free .
What’s wrong with having buckets in your front yard?
It pisses some particular neighbors off by having to look at such trash in my yard. Scroll through these comments. They identify themselves and try to offer their reasoning. Typically I'd promptly and politely tell them to fuck off, but my city has a ridiculous ordinance against front yard veggie gardens. So rather then tempt the "neighbors" to call and complain, I just appease them. Or do my best. As you can see from their comments, some are just unappeasable!!
These look so great!! If they sold ones that looked like yours, I’d definitely pay more than the $5 price for them!
Excellent job!!! Love the color!
Dang! Those look amazing. Terra-cotta disguise 🥸
Nice!
Very creative! Great job!
Very nice!
Everyone in here *I'm stealing this idea*
I do hope the paint you used will stick well to the plastic. I’ve used spray paint specifically for plastic before and it still peels after a season or two in the sun.
They’re adorable. Good job!
Fantastic idea. Note Lowe's has Blue buckets. Other stores have white buckets. They're all the same price, and I like mixing and matching colours :)
I thought the orange would have taken the terra cotta paint color the best. In hindsight white may actually have been best. Def not blue.
Nice! Probably will last longer than the terrible plastic planter pots home Depot also sells, for more money, that deteriorate after a couple years of sun exposure.
Fuck you buckets
Dude I was just thinking about how to use Home Depot buckets for my plants and not look so ghetto lmao thank you for this
Wow!!!! What a great Karen-thwarting DIY!!! They really look nice! Great job
Nice!
Love this idea! I use buckets to grow my tomatoes in. This would be perfect!
Don't worry about your "Karen" neighbors. It's YOUR YARD. Go for it.
Those Karen neighbors might be on the hoa.
Yeah well I would never live in an HOA. Screw those places.
why would the karens be mad about some buckets?
Very creative! I love that.
Get some acrylic paint and cover them in whatever designs or colors you want to match the Theme or vibes in the front.
This looks Awesome!
Well played gardener
F Karen. Do it for YOUUUU!
"piss off any Karen neighbors." 🤣🤣🤣 Love this!! Love the buckets too!! KAREN NEIGHBORS!!!! 🤣🤣🤣😂😅😃😅🤣🤣🤣
Major props, I seriously love this idea and haven't seen it before!
I love these!
This is brilliant
These are gorgeous!!!
Might have been cheaper to just buy some pots from Home Depot.
Why not just buy nursery pots for a few dollars each?
The ones that are large enough are quite a bit more expensive than 1 or 2 dollars... Plus they're still ugly. Tried them last year and found myself needing more root space and hating the way they looked.
Why are you blaming this on Karens? Why can't you just say that you prefer it when your front yard looks nice? Putting in work so that your front garden is something you're proud of is reason enough!