Stock Tank Container Garden - Cheap & Easy Garden UPGRADE!

[@eswenerton]

Which exposure works best for your container gardens?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

We have 2 that face south and 2 that face west. They all do very well. We also have grow bags facing East that are really thriving. Please check back soon for our 2021 garden update video. Thanks for watching.

[@afrocraft1]

The sunniest

[@user-db8kj8so7f]

Just a friendly FYI the containers are not exactly light weight even when empty .Instead of rocks use french drain hose and cover with ground cloth then add soil u can make a self wickering planter.as well.

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

That’s great advice! Thanks for sharing. We just might try that out on the next one. Thanks for watching🌱

[@epona9166]

Hi -- I've watched several videos on using stock tanks as raised garden beds, and they all involve drilling a bunch of holes in the bottom. Like a LOT of holes 😂 How is that not necessary here, I wonder?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thanks for asking. That’s a great question. When using a stock tank for a garden bed, you have to be able to drain the excess water out of the tank your using. Not all tanks come with a drain included. That’s why you see people drilling holes in their tank. We use stock tanks that are designed to be used for watering livestock and they already come with a drain hole at the bottom. The drain works great. You can see in our videos that water drains out just fine. There are links to the tanks we use in the video description if you want to check them out. Year after year we continue to use the same tanks with great results. Thanks for watching & good luck with your gardens. Find us on Instagram for more garden updates @ourweekendhomestead

[@epona9166]

@@OurWeekendHomestead Very helpful. Thanks so much. I have two livestock tanks with drain holes so I guess I should be fine. I guess I assumed all tanks had the drain holes but since people were drilling holes in them, the one must not be enough. Good news indeed bc I know if you drill holes there will be tiny sharp metal shards all over and I was dreading that!

[@chrisski2636]

Ok what is up with the egg? Also where did you get the safety shoes?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

I usually put a piece of fish in the hole to feed the plants, but I didn't have any this year. I hear good things about adding an egg. Giving it a try. Rainbows are standard issue gardening shoes for Southern California ;) Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

[@austin_andrade]

Without announcing to the public where your from cause I live the same area as you, where did you get your bulk gravel?? We just purchased tubs from lowes after visiting the same place you got yours from and are about to start the same project!

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

We just googled “bulk garden supplies” in our area and then called to ask if they had gravel and planter mix in bulk and what their hours were. If you don’t have a local garden/landscape supply company you might find bulk gravel at a building supply yards such as RCP. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@morrismonet3554]

Those are some damn expensive tomatoes. LOL

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

We average about 7 pounds of tomatoes per plant. Each stock tank, we grow 3 tomato plants & 3 basil plants in summer. In fall we grow 3 cabbages, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. We are going on our third year and have been super happy with the extra growing area, since most of our backyard, in this home is concrete. No weeds, less bug pressure & super tasty produce that we grew ourselves. Its a win. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@glenmorrow1255]

Tip: a cheap osb board on your truck bed keeps it from getting scratched when loading and shoveling gravel

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thanks for the great tip! We do love this truck and want to keep it nice. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!

[@joeyoliver579]

Would have been smarter having the stock tank in the back of the truck and let the loader do the work for you

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

I see your point but then how could we have gotten it out of the bed of the truck once we got back home? This project was done at our house in town where we don’t have tractor access. Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@epona9166]

Smarter how? After you have a loader fill the tank, then what? You wouldn't be able to move it. Or maybe you have no clue how heavy it would be? How is that smarter?

[@joeyoliver579]

@@epona9166 Getting (or borrowing) a tractor will be the best money you'll ever spend. Hydraulics will work longer than anyone's back will :)

[@matthewjewell9998]

Thank you Our Weekend Homestead! You guys are so helpful!

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@donnaallred7068]

Thank you! We are moving and I am looking forward to setting up my new stock tank garden. We considered many options and thanks to your video...this is it!

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

That’s great! We love ours so much we added 3 more!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@XSailor2012]

Hi, I like your videos, I would like to install some T Posts to my stock tank. I have looked for how you installed them in the tank. Can you tell me if you included it in your videos, thanks

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Hi! Thanks for watching & commenting. We used 8’ t-posts and because the soil is so soft we had to sink them all the way to the bottom of the stock tank using a t-post hammer. They’ve held up great, are very sturdy & we have been very pleased with them.

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

Have you heard of making a self wicking system with the stock tanks?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

That’s a great question! There are so many great ways to use stock tanks for gardens and I’m sure ways to make them self wicking. Definitely something we are interested in researching. What are some of your ideas? We would love to hear them. Thank you for watching.

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

@@OurWeekendHomestead there are tons of videos about making self wicking garden out of stock tanks.

[@krishnavenigarimella1443]

Looks very nice..Which shop did you get those stock tanks get from? Thanks

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thanks for the comment! We got them at Tractor Supply.

[@jklphoto]

Nicely done. Only thing I might add is the threaded plug is a 3/4" pipe thread. I extended mine with 3/4"x6" PVC riser, so it would drain off the back edge of my deck. How's it growing?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

That’s a great idea! Ours are growing very well and producing nicely. We are very happy. We have a backyard garden tour video on our channel. Check it out to see how these stock tank gardens are growing. Good luck with yours!! Thanks for watching and commenting 🌱

[@B24CPN]

Loving your videos! Just out of curiosity, what size stock tanks are you using here, I noticed most of them look the same. I’m wanting to do this project and just trying to estimate the size and scale I want and how much soil I will need. I like the size you’re using. Thanks!

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thank you!! So glad you are enjoying the videos! Our stock tanks are 2ft depth x 6ft length x 2ft height. There are links & notes in the description area that might be helpful. The link will take you to the item on Tractor Supplies website where you can get more info. We are very happy with how they turned out & produced. Stay tuned for a follow up video on how it’s going!! Good luck with your project. Keep us posted on how it turns out.

[@lallred1911]

Thanks for this video! I'm going to do this too, but I will paint the stock tank first. I'll have a pair flanking my door.

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Great idea! They will look great for sure. Happy planting!! Keep us posted on how they turn out. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@conniebilodeau-duggan3188]

Why the egg??

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Great question! The egg gives the plant a slow release of nutrients and I find it makes for healthier plants. I crack the shell slightly to start the decomposing process. By the time I pull out the plant at the end of the season the whole egg is gone. Thanks for watching.

[@laura3071934]

Hi, this is a great video for a first timer like myself, thanks. Could you possibly do another one explaining exactly how the irrigation system was put together? I can't see in this video where did the adjustable 0-10 GPH drip emitters are attached?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

You’re in luck. We have a video on that. How To Install Drip Irrigation System In Your Garden!💦🌿🍅 Thank you for your comment.

[@maryanndevitt8674]

Hello,I was wondering if I need to line the inside of the tub with cardboard or something to insulate from the heat of the sun? thanks for your video. Very helpful.

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thank you for the question. We are located in Southern California with summer temperatures over 100F. We did not insulate ours and they are doing extremely well. Thanks for watching. Good luck with your container garden.

[@semsimama2191]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful. What is the top dressing in your raised bed? it does not look like soil.

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thank you! We used a high quality planter mix from our local garden center and topped it with organic compost. Each time we replant we add more compost.

[@cr3062]

Shouldn't you have the drain plug face away from your house?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thanks for the great question. We put a lot of thought into the placement of the containers. It did cross our mind though. For that reason we positioned the container a few inches away from the house. Also our concrete slopes away from the house and we have 3 drains in this side yard that drain water to the curb. We also felt the drain plug side of the container wasn’t very aesthetically pleasing to look at. Thanks for watching!!

[@emte5676]

Follow-up? Did the one drain hole prove to be enough for drainage?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thanks for the question. Yes, one does just fine. We just launched an update video. Here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWPQZYGGe9Oinas thanks for watching.

[@dalebailey754]

Do you know if a hugelkultur bed would work as well if not better than gravel at the bottom? I’m moving to the country in just a few days, and am dreaming of my raised garden beds, and trying to decide what to make them out of.

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

I’m sure you could make that work. I’ve seen people fill them with branches & twigs & then add the soil. I’m sure you will have beautiful raised beds. Good luck with your move.

[@dalebailey754]

@@OurWeekendHomestead Trying to motivate myself to pack hasn’t been easy.

[@threegoodeyes7400]

Why did you choose to have the drainage hole directed towards your house?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thank you for this great question. We put a lot of thought into placement of our stock tank container gardens and this did pass our mind. The tanks are sitting up on wood boards to raise them off the ground and are several inches away from the house. The concrete is also sloped away from the house and we have 2 drains that take water out to the curb. Also the back of the tank where the drain is located wasn’t as aesthetically pleasing to look at. So far they are working perfectly and we are enjoying the additional growing space. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. We sure do appreciate it.

[@threegoodeyes7400]

@@OurWeekendHomestead Thanks for sharing your thought process! They look very nice, and I get what you mean about the drain not being aesthetically pleasing.

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

@@threegoodeyes7400 Thank you!

[@jennisonamission1786]

Great video - what type of tires are on that white truck

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the video. We are currently running Nitto Ridge Grapplers Lt265 /75R/ 16 on that rig.

[@aryanmishra8629]

I have a watertank, if i cut it in half I might get a good 500 ltr space to plant something should I do it the way you did it? or do i need to add something else too? and is it necessary to have a particular type of soil for a plant or anything would do ?

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Great questions! You can use all different types of containers. You just want to make sure you can drain it somehow. As far as the soil goes, I used high quality planting mix from our local garden center to fill most of the tank. The last 6 inches or so I used the compost we make here on our homestead. We have had great success so far and are up to 4 stock tank gardens. Good luck with your project. We have a lot more in store this year so be sure and subscribe!! 🌱Thanks for watching!

[@aryanmishra8629]

@@OurWeekendHomestead i have made enough holes in the bottom for it to drain, but i dont think its gonna work since the soil has fully covered the holes, even after putting gravel at the bottom. I have put some plants in it after being told they go well in every season. so lets hope for the best and if it all goes down the drain atleast I can get some knowledge out of this and fix things with the next project.

[@richardsteiner7160]

I would put the drain on the out side not next to the foundation

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thanks for your comment. We positioned the container a few inches away from the house, our concrete slopes away from the house and we have 3 drains in this side yard that drain water to the curb so we were confident that it would be fine given all of that. We also felt the drain plug side of the container wasn’t very aesthetically pleasing to look at. Thanks for watching!!

[@Simmerdownsimerly]

Lisa May is one hot mama!

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Mama's are special for sure!

[@rob1217]

Great video

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@georgehatfield9473]

Don't put rocks in the bottom of the tank or any container garden for that matter. See this reference. s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/403/2015/03/container-drainage.pdf Linda Chalker-Scott is well known in the Pacific Northwest and knows what she is talking about. Rocks actually inhibit drainage. I cut 2" holes (5-10 depending on the size of the tank) and covered them with 1/4" screen on the inside.

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thanks for the info.

[@katelynnolsen4617]

Awesome 😎 👏

[@OurWeekendHomestead]

Thanks for the visit