Best Barrel Planters

Hands down the classiest way to turn a wine barrel into the Best Barrel Planters! Everyone has the shorty barrels from big-box stores. They're not cheap, they rot out quickly, and they're not suitable for larger plants. Use the full height of the barrel and really make a statement. We spent some money because we were on the clock, but if you have a barrel and access to dirt, this can be done for less than $30/barrel!
In this video, we'll show your our method for turning an old wine barrel into a durable feature for your garden. These are perfect for urban gardens or patio gardens where space is a premium. The trashcan liner will add years to this planter - it really is the best barrel planter.
*UPDATE: everyone (Sasha’s fiancé and mother) think that there’s too much dirt. We wanted the liner to fit perfectly, and the tall trash can was the most economical option. We also wanted weight for stability, and the option to put some big ole plants in there. There’s also an expression -dirt cheap…
Materials:
~55 gallon wine barrel/oak barrel (craigslist, facebook marketplace, local brewery...)
~Rubbermaid Roughneck 32 gallon wheeled trashcan (fits PERFECTLY into a 55 gallon barrel)
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~Potting soil + plants
~Stainless steel screws (3/4")
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Tools:
~Hammer (amzn.to/43zfLDc)
~Flat prybar (amzn.to/40PPsXv)
~Sharp chisel/razor knife (amzn.to/3UGDOw1)
~Drill (amzn.to/41gIyKx)
if you don't have a drill at home, this combo is relatively cheap and professional grade. There's not much you can't do with these two tools.
Optional:
~Hammer Drill (amzn.to/3KqfN7G)
~Tapcons (amzn.to/3Utrgbd)
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