DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank

28 May
The weather has been so nice here in Washington State, which means this sun-loving girl was outside in it almost all day!


It's also a great time to have a garden. I don't have a dedicated space in my yard for a regular garden so today I created a raised garden from a galvanized stock tank!


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


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I wanted to use an old stock tank and I searched Facebook Marketplace and Craig's List but didn't find one, you may have better luck.


Instead, I used a new one I ordered from Amazon. It's 38 gallons and shallow which I thought would take less soil.


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


I wanted an easy way to elevate it too without having to build something so I used two plastic whiskey barrels planters I had. They just had weeds growing in them so I think this is a much better use for them 😄


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


I just emptied them out and flipped them upside down.


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


Whenever you're making a flower bed (or even if you just have potted plants) you need a way for the water to drain. 


Since this is sitting on my patio I didn't want water all over the patio every time I watered it so I opted to use gravel for drainage instead of drilling holes in it.


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


Fill up the rest of the tank with garden soil.


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


These are the flowers I chose.


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


I also planted a few bell peppers and a tomato plant.


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank

DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank

DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


It serves another purpose for me as a divider between the sitting area and the rest of the patio.


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


I can't wait until those tomatoes and peppers are ready to pick!


DIY Raised Garden Bed from a Galvanized Stock Tank


This is a great idea for renters or those who have no space for a garden. I think casters added to the bottom to make it into a moveable garden would be a nice touch too.


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