How To Build A 5 Gallon Bucket Garden

[@greenemachine2837]

Hey nice stand, I followed your direction and made one myself cost was around 65 bucks. I also put an extra piece of leftover 2x4's inside each of the bottom legs and bought wheel casters from harbor freight and it rolls nice. Can move it in and out of garage now if it frosts

[@andrewflick1163]

I saved money by using 2x3's for the outside railings.

[@stephanieburton4728]

Love the Caster idea for frost!

[@uzmasiddiqui5718]

What was the total number of 2x4 did you buy?

[@evahale4984]

I can't wait to get mine. I am getting a walk-in greenhouse, and this will be perfect for me. Thanks for making it look easy to build.

[@frankclark6933]

I've seen several videos on KZbin on how to build these and found your instructions to be the easiest to follow. I made two of them but made them slightly wider to accommodate 6 buckets per row, 12 per stand. Had to make the long boards longer to accommodate the extra buckets and added some extra support under the 2x4s that the buckets sit on. Will be planting close to 50 strawberry plants.

[@kristinhuff6284]

Just built this this afternoon from your video

[@kellyhunter7462]

I built this today using your guidelines Thank you for making your video easy to understand. I used scrap lumber we had laying around so it didn't cost anything

[@Davidburtman]

I’m very basic when it comes to carpentry. This was a great 2 hour project

[@tonybucca5667]

This makes more sense than relying on the lips of the buckets for support. The buckets get brittle after a while.

[@JoshTidwell-ff9ld]

Unless I am seeing it incorrectly, there is a support 2x4 under the buckets.

[@tonybucca5667]

@@JoshTidwell-ff9ld Yes, exactly. I saw some other builds that had the buckets resting on the rims around the top of the buckets...not great!

[@chocobis02]

Easy instructions it turned out great

[@TuckyBlue_1]

My son built this for me as a Mother’s Day gift… it’s now June 21st and here’s my tomatoes!! 1:38

[@jayp611]

Just made two of them. Your directions were spot on! Thanks so much

[@MotivationnoitavitoM]

One min. 14 seconds in to the video and I'm already to hit the like button. Thank you for a detailed video 😃👍🏼 I'm gonna give it a try!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jeremybastien5195]

Made one today using your instructions and it came out awesome couldn’t be happier

[@donnieirvan1904]

I built one today. Thank you for sharing.

[@genellajones-riggins9384]

Thanks, we just completed this project. However since the price of wood has increased sufficiently. We just 8ft board and decided not to cut them for the longest boards. Also, bought two 10 foot boards to rest underneath the buckets and leaving the excess to extend outward, the allowing space for four additional buckets, one upper and one lower on each side.. All together our stand holds twenty buckets and I love it. Wish I could share a photo 📸. It looks great. Thank you, for the motivation and inspiration.

[@congrats1312]

This is nice. I wish you can share too. I am more visual and hand on, so I cannot picture it 🥺.

[@larryclements3504]

Thank you for such great detailed instructions. I used pressure treated lumber because it was a little cheaper, go figure. I did 4-2x4x16’ with a very little waist. Lumber and screws the total came to around $106. My wife is thrilled!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Thanks for the great feedback! Hope you guys grow some good stuff in it.

[@larryclements3504]

@@DirtyBuffaloProductions just build a second one for my daughter and her family. She is excited to get things planted.

[@johnhopkins6565]

Now watch the Arms Family Homestead video on 5 gallon self wicking buckets and you are set. Thanks for the step by step on this and the measurements, I’m going to have several of these in next year’s garden.

[@juandelrio3206]

Great job. Thanks. You made it plain and simple.

[@joshcrubaugh7382]

Watched your video. Had a copy built in about an hour. Thank you!

[@jasonian328]

Super appreciated this tutorial! Just finished building one.

[@westerncowboy123]

Thank you! Easy to follow directions. We built 3 of them this past weekend. We already planted our tomato and pepper plants. I like Greenmachine's idea installing casters on the bottom!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kerrymercer1915]

Perfect cut list. Thank you for putting this out here.

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Glad we could help

[@michelleleigh1104]

I built this !!! Been wanting too since last season and never got around to it. Just had plants in buckets 😂 so I already had the buckets. Cost me less than 40 bucks for the wood. I opted for painting. Did the wood in a dark green and the outside of my buckets are yellow. Thanks so much for this. This will do so many herbs nicely ❤

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Awesome! Thanks for commenting!

[@georgiaprepper6583]

All you need is 8. 8' 2x4s. At homedepot that's about 32 dollars.

[@cmueller0485]

It took me 9 2x4x8's for some reason. I wasn't able to make the 2 19" cuts with the scraps I had left. Good thing I always have 2x4's! Great project!

[@Here2shtpst]

Used 13 2x4x6' Just built this. Awesome. Thank you so much

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Fantastic!

[@sheeessshh3161]

Got away with 9 pieces of 2x4x8 top choice #2 prime

[@katie6131]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I saw someone selling this on Facebook for like $150. Figured I could make it for my mom for a lot less. I think Lowes or Home Depot would make the cuts for you if needed.

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

It's a great gift for any plant lover!

[@kirkjohnson4569]

Cost is 97 dollars at home depot to build including screws

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

@@kirkjohnson4569 the constant inflating prices of lumber have been putting a hurting on a lot of projects this year.

[@darylannmanson3240]

Me too just saw it. My husband gets free buckets from food service so.

[@sheeessshh3161]

This cost about 120 in raw materials in today's market Let's go Brandon

[@cliffordpayne4795]

Don’t waste your money on pressure treated lumber. Put ya some linseed oil on this wood and it’ll last as long, or longer than the pressure treated stuff does.

[@dpend]

I saw a weather test of different kinds of lumber, and the untreated wood lasted the longest. Reason being, when you seal it to keep moisture out, it also keeps moisture IN, which causes the wood to decay faster

[@crystalneal4028]

We built this today! Awesome and thank you!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Glad you like it!

[@sarahmangone7785]

Great Job! I'm putting wheels on the bottom with plans on having an inside grow area (high tower) by next year. May try one bucket cart for smaller things like beets and carrots.

[@dennisfarmer305]

This work great, I followed you're directions and it came out pretty good. Only took me a couple hours and saved me a lot money. Thank You..

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@claydawson4783]

Drain holes in the bottom are a must! But a great tutorial!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Great point!

[@andrewflick1163]

building wicking 5 gallon buckets may double the bucket cost and you need to buy some pic pipe and net pots but makes 5 gallon gardening so much easier.

[@johnhopkins6565]

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[@MR-ri1qp]

Great rack. I added 12" to each leg height to make them taller.

[@Silbaugh4liberty]

I love this simple easy design and instructions!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Glad you like it!

[@SergeantWood1]

OK, I know its easy math but....how many 8' 2x4's should I buy to make the necessary lengths specified?

[@aimeerotondo4406]

I got 8 and had home depot cut them down for me

[@scottlarson7979]

I figured the total inches and got 7. Of course I didn’t figure remaining sizes so back tomorrow for 2 more to finish it!

[@Gaspar55al]

Love the video, great and easy instructions, thank you for doing that m

[@Flapjack_710]

Great video. This was my first woodworking project, and I was scared I was going to mess up but did everything really good

[@Flapjack_710]

Only tip I’d give anyone is if you’re using treated wood, you might need to use a drill bit before it can screw in. That wood be Thicc

[@AntiqueJeans]

I purchased a stack of buckets from a bakery/donut shop for $2 each. They originally had things like bavarian cream, etc.

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

That is awesome!

[@timmartin1014]

Beautiful and easy to follow plans! Thanks!!!

[@scruffy281]

This was so helpful!! Thanks so much for your instruction. Just what we needed!! This makes perfect sense!👍🏻

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Glad we could help! Thanks for commenting!

[@getcrackin6778]

Set bucket stand on concrete patio pavers to prevent it from sinking into the ground

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Good advice

[@cynthiac.8122]

Thank you so much. Easy to follow. Great!!!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amandarevolt7477]

Another tip (I haven’t read all the comments): most hardware stores will cut the lumber or allow the customer to do so. This also helps if one doesn’t have a way to haul 8’ pieces of lumber.

[@viniciosoto5527]

Great idea. I will use milk crates for my garden but the principle is the same. Best regards from Costa Rica.

[@MICKLUVR]

How do you do that, I have a lot of milk crates.

[@aahyea]

Although not super square, i got it done. Of course... i made the two sides the same instead of opposite and had to take it apart. Great instructional video tho. Thank you

[@Saysmethemis]

Perfect! Thank you!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

You're welcome!

[@ImRmed2]

But you’ll pay for the extra paint or stain, year over year?

[@mosesphilpot3272]

I made this also. Works perfectly!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Awesome! We got a lot of use out of ours this year

[@buckdeppen9388]

Doesn't the 2x4 supporting the buckets from below bow once the buckets are filled with soil and plants?

[@rhondawilliams522]

That came to my mind as well.

[@jessicashigley6496]

Did you make holes in the bottom of the buckets for drainage?

[@tonybucca5667]

Imma make this in a 3x3 configuration. I should be able to cut the long boards under 48 inches

[@Nerdy-j9x]

Do you have a follow up video with the bucket garden in action?

[@merrelspencer1902]

Thank you

[@rogerklemkosky6524]

And on the cheap...4-12' & 1- 8' 2x4's. $25 wood $10 outdoor screws. Or 8 -8' 2x4's

[@congrats1312]

Thank you for sharing. I am trying to build one myself. Got all the woods cut and will attach tomorrow. My question is, the first 25.5” is on the tip of the 19”, but how far apart do I placed the second one?

[@Gaspar55al]

Did you drill holes on the bottom of the buckets fr drainage? Thank you

[@kylepowell9727]

Yes I did works good

[@dusbus2384]

What is the point of one row being higher than the other? Is it just so you can reach if one side is up against a wall/fence?

[@faylinameir]

You would put the taller veggies in the top and the shorter in the bottom and typically the taller ones face north and shorter faces south. I do this in my raised beds so I don't shade out my garden. I'm not the video creator though :P

[@daciasdiy1861]

Did u treat it for the weather or is it already treated ?

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

We painted it

[@lynnclendenin2988]

Did you buy food grade buckets?

[@kev5001]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@techstermb]

Can this be built with 1 x 4's instead of 2 x 4"s? I'm thinking less weight and cost.

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

I would still use a few 2x4's. Especially for where the buckets sit because the buckets will be heavy once they are full of soil. You could shorten it up and make a stand for only 4 or 6 buckets. That would save some lumber and make it lighter.

[@andrewflick1163]

it can be done with 2x3's. I have built 3 that way and no difference in performance but 1x4 I wouldn't use but for maybe the railings.

[@leslieguenechea-dh2ir]

Anybody know where I can order one of these ? I'd really like one!!!

[@ericdahlke-vi6sy]

Is there a reason you placed the support board so that the buckets lean forward or backward?

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

We like them leaning forward slightly because it makes them a little easier to slide up out when they are full of soil.

[@charlotteross9669]

For anyone who has built one, what are examples of veggies or herbs did you grow? I’m thinking peppers and herbs might be better than tomatoes since tomatoes need arm space?

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

If you put a tomato cage upside down in one you can grow green beans.

[@techstermb]

I grew Yukon Gold potatoes ... worked quite well. Just make sure you drill enough holes for drainage otherwise the seed potatoes will rot.

[@andrewflick1163]

I've done onions, sweet peppers potatoes, hot peppers, and eggplants

[@andrewflick1163]

@@techstermb more is better than not enough given you have the proper soil

[@margarethorton6969]

You put holes in the bucket

[@brandonstepherson1325]

Me and my son just built one

[@tonyzarzecki5408]

How long 2x4 did you buy?

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

We used 8 foot 2x4's

[@Sense2024]

4 16 foot boards

[@kevinrudisill8044]

Have a question. I would like to plant some tomatoes and cucumbers in some buckets. I have access to plenty of free buckets. The problem is they all had hydraulic fluid in the buckets. Is there a way to cleen then out really good. Thought about using bleach and soap to cleen them out. Any suggestions???

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Not sure if you will ever get all of that out, but you could always use a trash bag or something as a liner in the buckets to protect the soil and the plans.

[@thedestroyer3879]

@@DirtyBuffaloProductions how many 2 by 4s did you use ?

[@darylannmanson3240]

Try alcohol based cleaners then dish soap.

[@darylannmanson3240]

Also grow the cucumbers with an upside down tomato cage they will vine around if you clip the early vines to them

[@Unrealistic-o9c]

Go buy some clean buckets.

[@dougsmith8950]

How come nobody builds these so they come right to the top of the bucket nor puts plywood or similar sides on them to get rid of the ugly?

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

For us it is mostly because plywood is an extra cost that wasn't necessary. And as far as coming to the top of the bucket, it makes it easier to lift them out when they are full of dirt is the frame is not all the way to the top of the bucket. We wanted something that was easy for any one of us to go out there and grab a bucket out of it. But Some plywood or some type of siding on them would fancy them up a bit for sure like you mentioned. Thanks for the comment!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

You could go and buy burlap at a fabric store and cover the buckets. You can even put the burlap over the top edge to cover down to the dirt line. I've done this before. You have to replace it about every 2 years. But burlap is inexpensive. Also, drill holes in the bottom of the buckets and put a layer of gravel before filling with soil.😊🐝❤

[@willyjay1691]

This was very helpful and a pretty easy build. I took pallet boards and closed it in on three sides (left the back open)

[@stacky512a]

Nice . Made mine a little bit longer to give a few more inches in between each bucket. My habaneros like to stretch their arms out a little bit

[@danylapointe2803]

@@deborahdanhauer8525 why gravel in the bottom and how many inches? Tx

[@sylviegenest1888]

How many 2x4’s did you need?

[@j0j0kay]

I did the math. You would need 7 8ft 2x4's.

[@msjoy2005]

@@j0j0kay I got 9

[@BBV19583]

Why buy buckets..go to the Safeway bakery..they will give them to u...😊

[@Unrealistic-o9c]

In my country we build higher so less bend over.

[@ImRmed2]

Sorry. That’s Not a radial arm saw. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@msjoy2005]

How many 2x4s in total?

[@marcusjoline7666]

9

[@courtneygordon3148]

@@marcusjoline7666 what lengths of 2x4’s?

[@marcusjoline6072]

@@courtneygordon3148 believe just just bought pressure treated. holding up great

[@marcusjoline6072]

@@courtneygordon3148 8ft

[@nichtverstehen2045]

a classic example of over-engineering

[@roosevelthardy4308]

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