Dollar tree garden diy stackable planter | poor man’s greenstalk |  Vertical garden

[@vintagelady1]

Instead of "Poor Man's Greenstalk" I'd say "Smart Woman's Budget Stack!" This would be great for herbs & lettuces & for my winter greenhouse--I am determined that next winter I will actually grow some food in the greenhouse instead of just keeping things alive!

[@grannysweet]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sheshell8165]

I totally agree, very nice and budget friendly. I've used the rebar version but this method seems more sturdy.

[@PatriotAcresinTexas]

Exactly! Couldn't have said it any better. BAM!

[@suelewallen3246]

I have two portable greenhouses and some grow lights. I’m determined to utilize them next winter too. This is a great idea for a winter greenhouse.

[@teresaroubal7237]

Agreed, I was just about to spend $120 for 1 tower like this

[@christinebarnaby7303]

I am calling this freaking brilliant!!!! You saved money and used your head to create something amazing!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!

[@jgg7377]

So what I did with mine 5 years ago now, I put a long piece of rebar into the ground, then I put a piece of pvc over it, then I filled that with sand. Next, I had sprayed all my planters inside and out with a couple coats of that as seen on tv sealer, ( like the kind you see where they spray it on the bottom of a boat) it is awesome stuff and it really works. I have a metal bird bath that had a pretty good size crack right through the center and I put a few good coats on it, letting it dry a day in between and it holds water and has not leaked in 6 years now. It comes in a spray can. Next I put 1 on and filled with potting soil then planted my supertunia’s and water it in good and put the next one on doing all the same steps. I forgot to say that I do also have them on drip system. When I get to the top of the last one, then put the cap on the pvc. They are absolutely beautiful and do great. after my first frost, I remove the pvc cap and slide them off , empty in my compost pile and wash them out really good and when dry I stack them together and put in my shed until the next year. They have not faded or gotten brittle, they still look like the day I bought them.

[@PatriotAcresinTexas]

Wow! You have some great ideas. Do you have any videos of your stack? I'll go to your channel and see. Stay safe!

[@andreagreen1467]

What drip system do you use?

[@ale347baker]

Yes, im interested in the drip system as well ❤

[@elsamarie4963]

I would love to see a video or photos of your project

[@robinrowe8025]

Thank you I have a bird bath that has a crack . was planning on tossing it but haven't done it yet it was from my late husband I'll try spray coating it .

[@shandysgarden]

I've got three of these towers from Dollar Tree and I do have a green stalk as well. I actually got the green stalk first, and I do plan on getting two more eventually but I love how light these are and how easy they are to move around. One thing I would suggest is that you get a wood-burning tool...or some people call it a hot pen, but either way I call it wood burner. LOL I use it to put holes in everything imaginable. I use it to emboss my name and my kids names into anything plastic. The advantages of using this is that 1. you don't have little bits all over 2. It actually strengthens the hole by melting the edge. 3. It saves you money because you're not cracking a single item 4. It's only $20 just about everywhere, and it comes with neat interchangeable tips for other art projects. 5. I can also use it for my landscaping fabric that is also made out of plastic and it won't fray!!! 6. When you put the razor blade attachment on, you can literally cut any size hole out of anything! This was the first video I've seen of yours. Good job!

[@carole6779]

Awesome tip! I purchased some Step Drill Bits of various sizes a few years ago for my drill, after seeing someone on KZbin use them to drill holes in 5-gallon buckets. They are terrific (imho) for buckets and PVC, really leave a clean-edged hole. But the wood burner seems like the perfect tool for lighter plastic and landscape fabric, for exactly the reasons you mention. Thanks so much! 😊

[@ms.lgraves4147]

This is how I did mine a few years ago, when I first saw them in the D. Tree. I used a long stick and Bamboo sticks to keep the wind from knocking them over. I recently saw a video with a lady placing water bottles with the bottoms cut off in the center to make these easier to water. Probably using a Bamboo stick on two sides would prevent it from windy days. I didn't know about the Periwinkle color though!!!❤

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

That’s a good idea!

[@RoeRoe123]

I'm so glad I saw this tonight because I have 6 with soil to put a rebar thru tomorrow. And I have a lift pipe too! 👍love it! Thanks!

[@dandeleona4760]

Drill plastic with drill in reverse. That way the blade still works but the leading edge doesn't grab brittle plastic, try to bunch it up, and then snap huge chunks out of it. Works pretty good. You might want to try that even with a hole saw (for doorknobs) by the same principle.

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

That makes sense I’ll have to try that next time!

[@MA-mh1vs]

That is a good tip, I am always breaking my plastic pots when drilling them.

[@dcwatashi]

Soldering iron

[@yvonneward153]

Try a hot knife

[@yvonneward153]

I took a torch and box cutter and cut through a plastic tote. Heat the plastic and cut. You can also just use a torch to make or expand holes

[@dm4859]

If you can get the holes in the middle drilled out nicely, buy a long 2"(?) PVC pipe. Drill some smaller holes, maybe 1/4" to 1/2"? up and down the PVC pipe. Use that to stack your planters. Then you can water through the top of the PVC pipe. You need to close off the bottom of the pipe. You can also easily fertilize with the water through the pipe. Hope that makes sense.

[@SuziesCornerInLove]

I was thinking of this too, except use the pipe to drop food and yard scraps and hopefully create a happy worm home.

[@smiley2477]

That’s what I’ve done pvc pipe keeps it more secure with windy weather.

[@carolb3122]

I’ll be using the ones I have to grow bush beans so the rabbits can’t eat the sprouts as they’re coming up out of the ground like they did last year. Might even try radishes in them.

[@carole6779]

🤣 Taking off the punched-out bits because you're a lunatic... right there with you!!! I would absolutely take them off also, even though I would never see them because they'll be covered with dirt. I get it. Drill tips: use a blow dryer to lightly warm the plastic before trying to drill it AND look into getting a Step Drill Bit if you're going to drill a lot of plastic. It works better on buckets and PVC, but leaves a cleaner edge on the holes. SOOOOOO worth the investment, imho. Stacking these on a T-post is brilliant. Thanks so much for sharing this. It's an awesome alternative. 👏😄💖

[@bethanybresee971]

Love this! I've been dreaming of the expensive ones but this is so affordable and looks nice. Thank you!

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

I've had success cutting plastic planters with a hot knife. It stinks so do it outside. My favorite thing to put in the bottom of pots to keep the dirt from running out is a coffee fiter. They are the perfect size and shape. I'm lucky that I was able to afford buying Greenstalk planters and they are definitely worth the money, they have more space, thicker plastic and a watering system. However, they are ten times the price even on sale, for most of my life they would have been out of reach. These are brilliant and I think I might make some to add to my garden.

[@dcwatashi]

The coffee filters going to disintegrate quickly. How about just putting some pea gravel in the bottom

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

I've never had a problem with them not lasting a season or more.

[@hibiscus-dreams]

I've tried both versions, Greenstalk & DT. Has been a learning curve. I definitely appreciated the DT price. I did try a version of coffee liner in the bottom - placed a very thin layer of dryer lint. Discovered that was a bad idea. Mid way thru last summer I had to pull apart the DT stackable. Upon doing so realized that almost everything planted had begun to mold and those drain holes should be left open I sorted thru each stackable (cleaned em up) and replanted. Fortunately, that made a difference. The seeds I planted did ok.

[@user-tn7xo7ky9o]

Questions: 1) will they hold water if u don't poke it the holes? 2) had anyone used these to make a hydroponics tree! Seems like u could take a 5 gallon bucket, drill 2" hole in middle of the lid. Drill 2" hole in middle of all the pots. Run a 2" PVC pipe up the middle. Drop a small pump in the bucket. Connect 1" pipe/ hose to pump & run it the length of the PVC. Cap the top of 1" hose adding 3 drio lines (1/4" hose) to it that'll go into the 3 square planters. Then you'd have to run drip line from top pot to lower pot all the way down or run drip lines from the the 1" to each pot drilling thru the PVC. Possibly the cheapest & easiest would be to stagger the pots vs criss crossing. The pots would like like threads on a screw going around the PVC. That way u would drill a small hole in the bottom of pot so it would drop into the pot directly beneath & then eventually through a strategically placed home in lid of bucket to refill. U could criss cross like in the video to drain into lower pot, u would just need 6 way splitter on top vs 3. Good need to make sure the drain hole is small enough so the pot will fill b4 it completely drains out & have pump timed so pot will not over flow. (Hope I made sense to everyone) At least that's what my head came up with quickly watching the video. U could have 36 hydroponic planter for

[@dayneholt4149]

Dear the door knob hole cutter is called a hole saw.

[@lauraziolkowski2652]

If you put a block of scrap wood under where you are trying to drill for support it may not crack next time. I did it when drilling plastic pumpkins.

[@sandratibado4368]

R2 plastic is recycled plastic . It is a 2 grade and therefore food grade and safe to use for eatable plants. Also, It has no BPA.

[@Pippi-Longstocking]

The X cut you made is probably better than using a hole making bit. This is great. I have something like this from ikea and I’ve used it for 10+ years. I love this idea. Thank you.

[@mouse9884]

Wonderful idea! I was actually looking at these the other day! A tip for keeping them from cracking when cutting your X's, heat the spot up slightly with a heat gun or hairdryer, then an xacto knife will make short work of it. 😁

[@tonileigh8660]

I have ordered a case of those from Dollar Tree and was wondering about how to make them sturdy. Love your idea of the X cut in the center to go over a t-post!

[@sandrakennedy1465]

Use a hole saw bit in reverse.

[@NubianP6]

Okay, so I know I’m probably *reallllly* late, but I had NO idea that you could order items from Dollar Tree! 🤭 I was concerned that I’d go all the way to my closest store (I live way out in the boonies), and they wouldn’t have these in stock, but, I’m on their site right now, and I see them in all colors. Thank you so much for this info! 👍🏽

[@tonileigh8660]

@@NubianP6 you're very welcome. I kept going to my Dollar Tree and they'd be out of stock so I just ordered online to save time and travel.

[@Nonsequitoria2010]

I've been trying to think of a good way to grow lettuces indoors this year, and I think you've answered my prayers!

[@danielleterry2331]

Thank you for showing us this! I can’t afford those other brands so I am going to look for these at the Dollar tree, I already have some t posts , I want to use them to plant flowers around my veggie garden 😁

[@mj-hk6iv]

I am so kicking myself for not picking up that umbrella pole last year. It would have been perfect to put these on the concrete. Thank you for the video!!!

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

That’s such a good ideas !

[@kathymoyers4995]

Wow, this idea would be a game changer for stackable planters on my deck!!

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

I like the smart woman budget stack, you might want some mic 🎤 when you are doing the next one. Good thing crafters are monkey see monkey do attitudes. Great demo

[@tdkeith2465]

Use a PVC pipe in the center and pop holes it the PVC pipe for watering. Thanks for sharing this because I didn't know that Dollar Tree sold these.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I’ll have to buy these planters now! I’ve been an avid gardener for decades. Always check Dollar Tree in mid winter for for their garden supplies. I bought their vented clear cloches, green plant clips ($5 elsewhere), hanging planter chains, bottom watering pots and seeds. All have held up well but the cloches can melt in very hit sun. Tye are more for tender plants and seedlings in spring.

[@lindazelms6741]

I'm right with ya girl on taking out all the plastic pieces out. OCD!! I never thought of using a post. Thank you for the idea!

[@brokendolly6967]

Thank you. I was having trouble with mine falling over so I just gave up. But now I will try this. 😊

[@carolb3122]

That drill bit for the hole is called a “hole saw” bit. Thank goodness my husband has lots of tools, even though I have my own tool box.

[@lindawoody8501]

These do need some extra support in the wind as I have found. I like mine but keep them 2 high because they blow down if I have them higher. I could drill and put a metal rebar pole or something else to keep them up but have not done that yet. I have had mine two seasons. May try the T post. Thanks for that idea. We have very high winds in my town in Spring and in Summer.

[@tanyawales5445]

If you have a soldering iron, you can use it to melt the center hole on each level so you can place a t-post to stabilize the tower.

[@OlWolf1011]

Soldering tool - can melt those slots for the center-post.

[@sandy-rr1by]

I found 5 being the tallest to not blow over when I was using those.

[@MrsMoon-qs2gf]

Wow, thanks!! Am grabbing my keys and heading to the Dollar and a Quarter store!!

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

Go get them girl!!!

[@dcwatashi]

$1.25 👍🏻👍🏻😂😂

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

thanks for the budget tips to build this

[@bienvenidadeleon7706]

You can use coffee filters to hold the soil.

[@nancybateson8011]

Thanks for the t-post idea. I saw these yesterday at Family Dollar. Yup, they’re $1.25 each. Great price! I’m thinking I’m going to buy some now that I’ve seen your video. ❤

[@Motaki666]

This is brilliant! I wonder if it could work with one of those wheeled pot stands and fixing the bar or something similar to that, so the whole stack could be rotated or moved a bit easier🤔

[@Ms.Byrd68]

The 'Tee' post to stabilize the planter is a good idea, I think, THANKS!

[@GrandmaSandy]

I think it worked out better leaving it alone because it’s really nice to have a different heights. You did a great job turned out wonderful

[@kathydills4050]

I've seen a lot of crafters use a hot glue gun to melt plastic to make holes that won't crack.

[@peggybrowning9120]

Brilliant! I was wondering how I could use those Dollar Tree pots efficiently. Thank you for sharing! Great idea.

[@8LUNACHICK8]

A hole saw sweets that's the name & it's a wonderful tool. I did this project & used a 2" hole saw for center of pots & then drilled little holes in a PVC pipe & put in the center instead of a stake. This way u can water & fertilize all ur plants from the top 🤗 u did a fantastic job with what u have! U had me at " Dollar Tree" 😂

[@j.e.7028]

Well done you !!!

[@pj3998]

Great idea. The little voice in the background was so cute.

[@kmcd1386]

The smaller version are wonderful to expand the amount of plants I can have on my greenhouse shelves. Amazing that Dollar Tree would have something so useful.

[@sweetearthfarm]

Putting them on a t post is a good idea. I bought these a couple years ago. They do blow over easily. I didn't have any luck with the trickle down watering either. I finally got greenstalks. Do what you can for now, but the greenstalk is worth it when you can get it. Please do a follow up.

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

That’s the plan, for now Work with what I have and can afford and eventually I would like to get green stocks when I can afford them!

[@charityneverfailthfamzy9206]

Smart women budget stack!!!!! Love it.

[@cdorst2286]

I bought mine on line last year. They couldn't keep them in the store. I used them last year for strawberries but I'm putting the strawberries in raised beds this year.

[@brittanyragon6033]

If you put something on the other side of the drill bit it doesn't crack i used a piece of scrap wood. I use rebar with pvc over i just stack mine 8 high but they are also on top of a planter i built.

[@nchestercountynews4955]

i call that a U post, T posts look a little different, but GREAT economical idea. thanks

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

Thanks ! You are right I’m pretty sure that is called are u post😅

[@whiskeywomanwhisks]

I have one stack for strawberries and one stack for lettuce & spinach-FYI the taller the easier for the wind or dogs to knock over so keep that in mind🤪 I’ve had mine three yrs-the sun has faded then M but they still work great!

[@ale347baker]

What zone do you live in? I put strawberries on mine and wonder if they survived the winter.

[@yada-yadadragon1947]

Very crafty idea. Looks like I'm heading to the dollar store. Hope to see more ideas so am subscribing. I also like how the assistant is there to help the supervisor. 🥰

[@bukuroshja_shqiptare]

What a good freakin idea. Very innovative ☺️ I wouldn't have known the difference if you didn't say so!

[@heide6138]

Hahaha 🤣🤣🤣ya had me at lunatic!

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

😂 my people!

[@tiffany7023]

If the squirrels in my neighborhood weren't from Satan I'd grow strawberries in planters like that.

[@mariatorres9789]

It would be neat to use those as a mould, to create a concrete permanent pillar of stacked pots.

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

That’s a great idea! How would you do that? Would you Pour the concrete inside and then take a second one to kind of sandwich on top that way it has the indentions in to the top for the plants?

[@marahdolores8930]

@@honeybriarfarmstead look up sand casting for making concrete pots. I believe there are utube vids out there on it, as well as written directions online.

[@cameronhunter8277]

Thanks for sharing

[@davidbosworth4751]

2 pices of threaded rod one like 4 ft one 5 ft and a rod coupling. put the coupling on the 3 ft piece and drive it as far in as you can. drill a hole slightly longer than the rod diameter in the center of the bottom of each pot. theneither slid the rod thr the pots or put them over the rod from the top after you screw the rod into the other end of the rod coupling. then nothing can knock them over!

[@thatjerseyb]

I've had like 6 of these stacked for 3 years now. I use them for my succulents and it works out absolutely perfect

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

OMG the idea of putting succulents in these may have me rearranging my whole vision. 🥰

[@thatjerseyb]

@@honeybriarfarmstead I've also seen people rave about doing strawberries in them! I'm so tempted to order a few dozen more! LOL

[@M00NCHILD57]

A great idea that you have shared because I would have never even thought stacking so high would cause them to become unstable. Thank you

[@rosewood513]

I love how you put that all together, very smart. Thanks for sharing.

[@BlessedStacy]

Nice to see that not all the KZbin channels are rich,. Most of us are more like you. Looking for ways to grow food on a tight budget. Thank you so much

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

I understand that! I can find it discouraging sometimes when I only see expensive methods of doing things. For me at least it makes me feel like my garden dreams are so far out of reach if that’s the only standard. So that is why I like finding these cheaper ways to do things. I’d rather trade out the time and energy to make something beautiful out of what I have then to have to wait until I can afford something better.

[@OreoTime1]

This is nice! Thanks for the share. Cheers!

[@DigginWithDeej]

Great video, I will give this a try

[@jaytee2642]

I was finally able to grab a stack of these a couple weeks ago, and THEN I began wondering how to stabilize them in the wind. You've gotten my brain whizzing with the possibilities now. Thank you.

[@truthseeker1364]

Try inch and a half PVC or 2 in PVC then concrete it in and put a cap on it

[@jaytee2642]

@@truthseeker1364 How large of an area of concrete would be required to stabilize it? I'd need to he able to remove it when I leave...I'm renting. Oh, how about in a bucket? I've never used concrete, so I'm stupid about how to use it.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Electrical conduit is cheap and would work as a post too. 😉. Nice job.

[@natureswildplayground]

Gained a new sun great idea

[@bluepetunias]

Oh this is awesome! I love love love this!!

[@jessicahites871]

The T post is a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@ashleygilliland819]

Looks great!

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing this! 💯

[@debbiebarnum3228]

Love your idea.

[@sassysarina9718]

Those are awesome!

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

Bravo! Thanks for sharing this budget garden project.

[@dsveo]

Very smart! Very nice!

[@kendrabeal9900]

I did this last year. This year I will be putting a Tpost in the center. I found that I need more stability last year. Great informative post.

[@MrsEwalt-mv7sz]

Very clever ❤ I might have to try that with mine this spring 😊

[@kathaleenmelville4668]

Thank you for this video! I want to try vertical gardening this year.

[@EmmtheOriginallyLegal1andOnly]

Old broom handle would work great to anchor them in the center.

[@hermittao]

Excellent build!

[@gingergrant3932]

I love your DIY. So creative and I read the other comments everyone had some really good ideas with theirs. I am definitely gonna do this for some herbs and flowers.

[@susanneatwell-keister3479]

This is so cute and great ideas in the comments too! Awesome! 👍 thanks for sharing!

[@MissDeadLucky13]

it looks great, definitely doing this for the coming year

[@lanetteprice7508]

Thanks so much for sharing this information watching from West Virginia I shared

[@monicamcghee5711]

I love these and have used this for years until they break…finally I just invested in a couple greenstalks because I keep having to replace them and was spending more on these than the one time greenstalk that will last for years. I do agree they are a great starter though and suggest anyone to try them…also during the summer you have to water them daily if not twice a day in my zone so that’s another thing to beware of

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

Very good point I’m starting to think that maybe I should’ve only put one or two holes in them instead of all three at the bottom of each pot

[@dougreynolds2813]

you're right, if the cheap ones work; upgrade. if they fail, you saved yourself a bundle; tip, don't plant potatoes in them.

[@xyz987123abc]

@@dougreynolds2813 What kind of plants grow well? I am clueless.

[@ponderosapondhomestead4344]

Thanks for sharing this with us. I’m going to try it!

[@elizabethacevedo7846]

Thanks for sharing! Great idea!

[@SuzieqNC2606]

Great ideal! Thanks for the video!

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Very good advice.

[@stephaniecallahan8576]

Good job girl! I'm definitely going to do this as long as my Dollar Tree carries these.

[@evilroyslade2491]

Thanks. I'll try it. Almost a great video.

[@southerngirl7008]

Awesome!!!

[@simplepondfarm]

Great idea!

[@janrankin2457]

Great idea! Thank you for sharing a workable wonderful diy.

[@honeybriarfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@dawnbaker9274]

Thanks for the tips. Heading for the store now. 😊

[@k2mdk]

Nice idea. Thank you.

[@Lusekanundd]

You win person of the day for that girl.

[@alicecowan3499]

Great idea with the T-Post!

[@kathy2929]

Thanks for the tip! I "won" $100. Off the stacking garden! It was still $300. I subscribed @

[@KaiAlanaFL]

Love this idea. We got some of these pots too, but didn't think of using a T post.