Galvanized Livestock Tank as Planters

by Nancy T

I found the perfect planter for large trees / shrubs on my back deck. It was cheaper than a ceramic planter of comparable size, will last longer and is lighter, brighter and provides a nice relief from a deck full of ceramic or wooden planters.

galvanized livestock tank as planters, This Spring I noticed a shopping mall by my house had used a steel livestock tank as a planter for the trees at the mall entrance I loved it Normally you would find these tanks out in a field filled with water for the horses

This Spring I noticed a shopping mall by my house had used a steel livestock tank as a planter for the trees at the mall entrance. I loved it. Normally you would find these tanks out in a field filled with water for the horses.

galvanized livestock tank as planters, Brilliant idea These tanks are perfect for planters as they come with a built in drainage spout are light weight and because they are galvanized they never rust

Brilliant idea! These tanks are perfect for planters as they come with a built in drainage spout, are light weight and because they are galvanized - they never rust.

galvanized livestock tank as planters, I had a dark corner of my back deck that I wanted to fill in with tall shrubs that would stay green all year I added some Styrofoam for drainage and some drip irrigation

I had a dark corner of my back deck that I wanted to fill in with tall shrubs that would stay green all year. I added some Styrofoam for drainage and some drip irrigation.

galvanized livestock tank as planters, I really love the industrial look of the planter Also the steel tank reflects the sun and really brightens up the dark corner

I really love the industrial look of the planter. Also, the steel tank reflects the sun and really brightens up the dark corner.

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Irene on Mar 21, 2017
What shrub or tree is in container

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Lynne Webb on Oct 10, 2017

Those trees are arborvitaes. They're going to grow. Is this a temporary setting? Are they going to be planted in the yard later? I have a rather young one at the corner of my house and expect it will be huge eventually. Just asking. Not being critical of your beautiful arrangement. I love the addition of the fern. Ck the requirements for painting galvanized. Seems to me, when guttering was galvanized, you had to wash it down with vinegar before paint would stick.

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