Build a DIY Plant Caddy for Under $30

[@epicgardening]

Any other DIY garden projects you'd like to see me make? Pleeeeenty to do at the new Epic Homestead!

[@downunderfulla6001]

Would you ever install a pvc worm tower in the garden beds you built out the front

[@Kiyune]

Some DIY shade covering ideas maybe?

[@epicgardening]

Hmmm, I might!

[@epicgardening]

Got that coming!

[@JK-eu1du]

I want to see the plans for the awesome potting bench of yours....

[@abilinc]

There's something special about you Kevin. More than any creator on this platform, I'm rooting for you to win.

[@epicgardening]

I appreciate that so much!

[@hivekahuna1011]

if you don't know what she is talking about, its the ''first garden channel to 1 mil subs challenge, i think''

[@Haupialani]

@@hivekahuna1011 Garden Answer already has 1M and Self Sufficient Me is at 980K.

[@epicgardening]

Hey everyone just FYI you can get boards cut for $0 at the big box stores and use a hand screwdriver to put this together...you don't need fancy tools if you get creative :)

[@justinbukoski1]

or an inexpensive japanese style hand saw. with a little practice, you can cut wood almost as fast as a power tool and most of those saws are under $20

[@growing_with_lily]

Epic Gardening u mean the scrap wood?? Sometimes I’ve gotten lucky and they’ll give me some wood they gonna throw away and other times they won’t...I’ve found it depends on the person assisting you...most my wood diys I use from a cheap ikea electric drill ! Works perfect for small wood projects 😊

[@zymurgea]

I'd use some wood glue before drilling your caster holes - just a thought.

[@stefan514]

@@growing_with_lily no, he means they cut the wood you buy for free and you don´t need a saw at home.

[@growing_with_lily]

Stefan ahhh thanks, unsure why I read that wrong 😅

[@robertfaber6796]

I’d recommend put the screws in from the bottom for the last two top pieces. It will reduce chances of water getting into the wood via the screw holes and extend the function life of the caddy.

[@Ricochetmex]

“ Is it the epitomy of wood working? No, absolutely not” 😅 that’s the spirit

[@epicgardening]

LOL

[@Joy1957K]

Becoming quite the little handy-man I see..... lol 😉👍👏👏 Lovin' it💕😍😘

[@epicgardening]

Always!

[@FunDumb]

A plant caddy for plant daddy

[@93Cakes]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@nardocastro4374]

I buy the plant caddies at Harbor Freight to move my dragon fruits when the weather cools down. My Palora's flowers drop when it's cold.Those caddies go on sale.

[@RedHairDontCare1]

🤣🤣

[@Br4nchy28]

I use full wooden pallets which can be often found for free or incrediblly cheap, screw 9 wheels onto the bottom and now I have a large platform where I can move around my 6 x 20l (5 gallon) potted plants really easily :)

[@lk-zb3qk]

Never ever attempted woodworking project. But with your guidance I’m more than half way done with my first plant caddy. Thank you for your tutorial it was just the right inspiration I needed. I’m off to buy more wood and castors to make more I feel empowered and that’s exciting for this 80 yr old lady.

[@Tobias611]

I sure hope you were wearing eye and ear protection when using the circular saw! Never underestimate the power of a tiny splinter, and of course protecting the ears is always recommended and well worth it. Love the new camera, it just looks so damn crisp!

[@epicgardening]

Totally was :)

[@johnnytakisawa]

I almost lost an eye hand tapping a hole. You always gotta wear eye protection even if it seems unnecessary at the time.

[@patriciamorehouse5704]

Yesss Kevin, I even added rope so I can pull it and the and not the grow bag because I was afraid that I would pull the plant off of the caddy. I clamp the rope to the grow bag handles. Great job on your caddy.

[@kenf5024]

Nicely done. Making three of these today…simple design is perfect!

[@beckywarren6994]

I have a lemon tree that I’ve taken in and out twice the last two years on a really old, rough moving cart and I only NOW occurred to me that I could probably fix it up to move a lot easier! 😂🤦‍♀️

[@myheartisinthemountains2660]

I miss my meyer lemons. Yours looks so happy and healthy. Great video Kevin.

[@STNG17-]

The last two woods better to screw it from bottom side so it will look cleaner. Nice tips btw!

[@lonewanderer2894]

I grew my own DIY caddy in the form of arms and legs. Best of all, it was free and makes me grow big and strong.

[@jorgelopez9620]

Thanks brotha, yea agree that lil pilot hole, big difference.

[@willow8094]

Nice little trolley ,I love the idea of attachment of a trellis

[@janzebuski3559]

Hey, Kevin. I greatly appreciated your video- definitely helpful for me since I may be considered "older & mobility challenged"(not quite "elderly"!). Also, was going thru my Garden's Supply Company catalog again- I keep them all for reference- it happened to be the one that featured the makeover of your backyard. Had to smile to myself because after all the times I've gone through this catalog I just noticed the bowl with the dragon fruit and the cuttings in front of you! 😃! I've watched your videos about the dragon fruit & it just clicked as I saw it this time in the catalog. Thx for the info. Be well.

[@benbrown8258]

Kevin, I appreciate you sharing this simple design. It allowed me to save my container fig trees and passion vines without incapacitating myself. Thank you.

[@saltyserenity146]

Dude....I have many Basil babies & microgreens bout to get ate bc of ur videos & am starting my urban "farm"🌱🙏😀Thanks for the info!

[@epicgardening]

You bet!

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

Nice little dolly for indoor or outdoors.

[@myriampedersen4162]

I just bought some wood to make a plant caddy just because they were too pricey at the store. I never even used a drill before becoming a gardener. Great video.

[@WsFood]

It's practical and nice.💙

[@caroldhenrich9021]

Very timely message for me!! I bought a circular saw, casters, and screws recently; and already had the drill and wood from a company that puts left over wood outside for free for people to take with the goal of making a plant caddy. Learned some things from you regarding making it, so, much thanks to you!! Don’t have the saw horses with me right now, but will figure out a way to get it done!

[@123firebird4]

I love the plant caddy Kevin! I know you're not too concerned about the details when it comes with the woodworking, but I would highly recommend using some sort of clamp for this kind of thing. They really help keep everything straight when using a drill to create pilot holes or screw things together!

[@bernardosax]

I thought the Thumbnail said "Plant Daddy". That should be your nickname.

[@epicgardening]

LOL

[@STNG17-]

Same here 😂

[@aworkhk]

I have been thinking of getting into woodworking (with power tools) for a couple of months now and have devoured many many videos on KZbin so far. Now I am actually ready to take the plunge, I find this to be a perfect beginner project - I will use my circular saw for the first time, buy wood and other stuff from home depot, and actually build something in what seems to be a very short time. Maybe I will inaugurate my sander just for the heck of it. I expect to learn a lot even from this simple exercise, which will give me confidence to do more. Thank you!

[@angel11553]

Kevin make more videos like this !!so cool ..you have amazing experience in gardening ..👍🏻Please make a video on mushrooms

[@caribbeanspice1693]

Looks awesome, I need to practice my carpentry skills lol.

[@jinimehta8679]

Superb✌️✌️✌️ Creative yet simple🤩 You are awesome Kevin✌️

[@epicgardening]

Thank you 🙌

[@peggypoe8928]

I've been looking for some projects for my 14 year old son, this is perfect. I only need about a bazillion caddies for my inside-outside citrus grove. Before anyone makes a nasty comment, don't worry, my husband, a real construction guy, will oversee it.

[@briansgardennyc3603]

I have made some interesting stuff using thing from Michael's and it was cheap! This video gives me the idea to show off the things I have made for my plants! Great stuff

[@WholeomeJem]

This is a great idea! I have some pallets that I can use for this project. Thanks Kevin

[@abyssal_phoenix]

I generally move all containers to 1 place. It’s a pretty large place between 3 sheds and garages . It stays warm enough to just let it prevent strong frost. It only gets colder when it snows. But it stays warm enough to let plants like strawberries keep producing leaves a lot

[@Metanoia444]

I’m so happy you made this video because I have a massive pot that I like to put a lot of tomato plants in every year and I’ve always put it on a dolly that I used to for other things before this. In the spring I wheel that thing out during the day when it’s warm and wheel it back in at night until the weather gets better. I’ve always been embarrassed to have to do that but this made me feel less crazy, thank you lol

[@epicgardening]

Nothing the matter w/ it :)

[@phillipmetcalf9404]

Perfect timing. I am starting to get ready to plant my garden here in south Florida. Most farmers start planting around September 1st. Get that 90 day fresh corn by thanksgiving.

[@epicgardening]

Good luck w/ it!

[@HydroHavenGrow]

Nice. I wanted some of these for things I grow in 5-gallon buckets indoors. I think I have enough wood already, time to score some casters. Very helpful, thumbs up for you.

[@debiegordon3787]

And maybe build one for the Greenstalk Vertical Garden😁😁😁...

[@noahteeter8090]

If you see this God loves you and will always love you and will never forget you.

[@eriklane4808]

That’s awesome, Kevin! I need to build one of these for my coffee tree’s journeys into and out of the house! Love your idea of using the square as a guide for the saw too! Never thought of that 🤔

[@epicgardening]

You should!

[@Livingapeacefullife]

I have two of these. Why have I never thought to use them for that. 🤦that's why we have you to thank for always giving such helpful tips. 😊

[@debiegordon3787]

ThanQ...pretty easy!😎 I save by using wood ppl throw out. Wood sealing bc I want to leave under the pots for better drainage & to move them around according to the sun ...it's very sticky here in FL😆🌞🌻🌞🌻

[@littlekaid3189]

Castors are the best. Just made a tall garden planter with wheels and I'm constantly moving my plants around for whatever reason. Suuuuper convenient. 😀👍

[@epicgardening]

Sweeeet!

[@weirdnqueerhomesteader6453]

This is completely unrelated to this video (sorry!), but I have been searching your vids for the answer to this and haven’t found it yet! Do the cattle trough style beds where you grow stuff outside have bottoms or did you remove the bottoms? If they have bottoms, how many holes did you drill to get enough drainage, and how big were those holes? I have an old cattle trough I want to turn into a bed, and I am trying to figure it out! I live at a lake which is basically nothing but rock, sand, and clay around it (TERRIBLE SOIL-either it runs through your fingers like beach sand, compacts like play dough, or is solid rock!), so I am going raised beds all the way. Thanks so much-I LOVE your channel! Seriously, you have inspired someone who has killed every potted plant he ever bought to become someone who is determined to grow some fantastic gardens!

[@ShookHomemade]

simple straight forward. Thanks!

[@fififinance7469]

This was exactly what I was seeking. I subscribed, and beyond that, will be searching for other videos on your channel that are relevant. Your style is excellent. Thanks!🤣😀

[@susanbenington1566]

Yes! Thank you. Need to replace my store bought ones. FYI. Just made a potting bench (impressed myself) and can handle these caddies. 😎

[@TheNIJUAL]

Nice and simple love it

[@dannyboii9117]

Could also stain/varnish them if you wanna be boujee lol 😎😜❤. Prob help with durability but I love me some stained wood lmao❤. Could even make a brace sorta roller for top heavy stuff maybe? Always feel bad when all the plants at the nurserys blow over and I wish they'd put a brace for em lol.

[@epicgardening]

For sure you could put a little bit of a guiderail on the sides!

[@gwendyrose8905]

My sister just taught me about "Unicorn SPiT!" Stain them to match the color of the grow bag, whatever is planted in them....talk about getting REALLY CRAZY!!! :D hehe

[@anouksurmenian4257]

“All you need is... a circular saw” 😂 Joke aside, great tutorial, thank you! ✨

[@growing_with_lily]

Anouk Surmenian you can ask associates to cut/saw your wood! They have a machine in Home Depot, also the one I go to has a free standing saw bench, which has hand saws and is free to use!

[@anouksurmenian4257]

fleurde_lily thanks for the answer! I live in Tokyo. I never heard of Home Depot here but we have Shimachu Homes. I guess there must be some places that cuts for free but I don’t know them. Anyway it’s not very expensive at all, so it was more of a joke because of the sentencing 😂 If anyone living in Tokyo reads this, where do you usually go? My hubby has a car, so we can go outside of Tokyo too. Usually we go at Shimachu in Nakano, they take like 50y per cut ic I remember well, which is the cheapest I know of...

[@growing_with_lily]

Anouk Surmenian ahaha yeah I got the joke, for sure funny the way sounded, but yeah for an optional solution was that but ah Japan! Very nice, I guess you can google it and maybe there’s a forum or something where others have asked that question too 👍

[@christinahutchison3967]

Great tutorial I need a few for an avocado and lemon tree and was putting way too much thought into it obviously. I have all the needed equipment and will be whipping up at least one roll soon. Thanks for all your great content. I appreciate all your time and hard work you put into it.

[@janineloftin2151]

Hi Kevin, Can I place my order? LOL. Well done, making the plant caddy. 😃

[@epicgardening]

;)

[@minahdurai824]

No matter how small a project is safety comes first

[@epicgardening]

For sure

[@wandamg8921]

This dolly would be perfect for me. I stopped growing a lemon/lime combo plant a few years ago. It produced fruit but was difficult to get indoors for every hurricane warning that came by (I'm in Southeast Florida). I would also need to figure out a portable ramp to jump the distance between the patio level and the sliders. Just subscribed.

[@pedrocrane4714]

Do a whole video on lemon care

[@pattyalmeida7533]

I love your videos. I have learned so much from your information. I started my own garden and things are looking awesome. Thank you so much.

[@epicgardening]

You are so welcome!

[@garrettpotkey4294]

Hey can you make a video on your 2020 winter plants? i would love to see what you plan on planting!

[@nicediy2942]

Nice built!

[@YingCSR]

Great idea 👍🏻👍🏻

[@arcan762]

I think I would go with a more rugged pneumatic tire instead of those smooth shopping trolley style ones so it would move a bit better over rougher surfaces like dirt or anything that isn't just smooth concrete.

[@epicgardening]

For sure if I scaled it up I'd go w/t hat!

[@GP-MB-Baden-WurttembergDeutsch]

It is about the wheels. Look how heavy can be the container incl, wet soil...The wheels can hold from 10lbs - 10000lbs, so we have to calculate before invest the wheels :)

[@DIYBuilt]

Just found your channel, Awesome content here. Love this very useful build😍👍. New friends here

[@Ms_Crissylm]

Great job!

[@robertmcclenning5696]

If you have a Harbor Freight near by, you can buy a hardwood furniture dolley for $12-$16 and just add a couple of slats to it. You just won't have the locking casters, but I don't think you really need them anyway.

[@epicgardening]

Wish I had those near me!

[@sylviaflores2306]

Love it thank you

[@mishasnow505]

how about a drying rack for garlic and onions?

[@sorinceciu8535]

Nice easy to do. Thanks for this video. 🤗

[@epicgardening]

So nice of you

[@tricia8054]

Congrats on 800k!!

[@epicgardening]

Thank you!

[@arlarl5122]

Neat. You can buy a 16” resin caddy for 14$ at Walmart. No tools, no construction and it holds water in drain trenches to keep the pot out of any runoff.

[@dnyboy209]

Those are ok but they have cheap plastic casters versus some decent quality rubber casters you can pick up at harbor freight for $2. If you need to move the plants in any uneven terrain those cheap ones will not work well

[@fishingpinky3165]

Mobility challenged??? Elderly???? Oh wait..yup thats me! Thanks...making mine this weekend for a stackable planter.

[@Dreamzz101]

thank you

[@tzimm6972]

Cool DIY

[@dannyjosedauz3709]

Good job

[@ChristineSpringerElaine]

This video inspired me! I got a grow bag/raised bed and realized that it would probably kill the grass in the apartment where I'm staying. It's 24 in in diameter and would have also been difficult to move when full. I went to the depot and found a round 24-in table top in the lumber section for about $8, and screwed some casters onto it and also created a way to attach some twine so that I can just pull it along. I also waterproofed it with a waterproof spray and it looks great. Also, maybe you have this on your channel somewhere but where can I get those nice grow bags in colors like red and orange that I see in your videos?

[@leblunt27]

Use wood glue. Will make everything much sturdier. Thanks for the video

[@aaronwilder9643]

Keg dolly $20 Movers dolly $10 DIY is awesome but saving more money using a product for alternative use is much more satisfying.

[@yedid914]

I really love your new place ❤️

[@EdUs0CC3r]

Thanks for the inspo man. Where the grow bag from?

[@margotl9756]

Its too early when you read plant daddy instead of plant caddy :x thank you for the cool tutorial =)

[@epicgardening]

Hahaha

[@adrianreyes3471]

Very useful, thanks

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Great idea, tfs🍋

[@RickLove86]

Hey! What’s the name of that program you use to plan your garden spaces with the square foot method? It looked almost like an excel sheet but you could drag and drop plants to their respective squares.

[@ikigai47]

haha. Right on

[@chrisdupreez4510]

Hi I have a pest problem I live in south afrika wat can I do to get rid of the pest

[@originalsobasko]

I should have made one of these. I bought one from Aldi’s for my patio planter and the wheel snapped off the first time I moved it. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@deirdreberger1363]

I really like this video. I have wanted to get a Meyer lemon tree but couldn’t figure out if I wanted to keep it in a container or put it in ground. This is great to move the little tree around. What mixture did you use for your soil? Are you going to leave it in the bag or eventually plant it in the ground?

[@epicgardening]

This one I'm growing in-bag, I have one on my property already!

[@guyanesegyalgarden8656]

Awesome💕I purchased a few they were pricey

[@lwhite530]

What size grow bag was that lemon tree in? I just got a meyer lemon tree and wasn’t sure if I should put it in a grow bag. I don’t have a front or backyard. Is it better to put it in a terracotta pot? Also it’s pretty small, what size container should I start with? I’m so new to gardening but your channel is inspiring me to try and garden.

[@Mick0029]

What plant bag did you use for your lemon tree?

[@markaholden]

This was great! Quick container gardening question... what do you do about mushrooms in your containers? I've never had them before this year.

[@epicgardening]

Sign of high wood product + moisture, you can lighten watering a bit but they're not a huge deal

[@markaholden]

@@epicgardening as always, thanks!

[@himanshusoni528]

How is the grow bag so so clean..almost like brand new.. I was thinking of keeping grow bags indoors..is it possible?

[@downunderfulla6001]

👍👍

[@smuggafree]

Eric, what size grow pot do you have your meyer lemon tree?

[@amphreded]

DIY Plant Caddy by Plant Zaddy 🪴

[@gaminggarbage4241]

Can u make a video on how to grow watermelons

[@epicgardening]

For sure

[@fisheryoutube3121]

Yay

[@Fab710]

if you're lazy, you can buy a dolly like these already built at a harbor freight tool store for under $20.

[@antora9157]

I think you can get one at IKEA too

[@joshuabrandt5801]

Unrelated question that you might know, Kevin. Can you cut off and repot indeterminate tomato suckers as separate plants?

[@skwerl81]

Joshua Brandt ooh i'm pretty sure he says something about this in his video on pruning tomato plants. I want to say the answer is yes!

[@epicgardening]

Definitely

[@carolestephens8198]

Joshua Brandt Root them in water, they root quickly, and then plant them. Did that on my Sweet 100 plant. It’s blooming already here in Dallas TX.