Galvanized Water Tank Garden

Stock tanks not only raise your plants roots above the ground surface but the galvanized steel is a great insulator for holding in heat in well.

Galvanized water tank garden.

After plenty of scrounging around on the internet we ended up deciding to use galvanized water troughs also known as round end tanks to fill these spaces in our yard. I turned an 80 gallon galvanized tank into a pretty water garden with catails and taro plants. Really drink them in. I decided i actually enjoy standing out there holding the hose and checking on the garden s status she says.

Water troughs aren t the only concern. Thd sku 920655. See more ideas about raised garden beds raised garden garden beds. Compact stock tank gardens are easy to cover at night to protect them from deer and frost.

As a hose holder. Our garden would be half water trough planters half straw bales. There is some concern that zinc will leach into the soil from galvanized tanks and that this could be harmful to humans. Create your own water garden in a stock tank at a fraction of the cost.

Follow this link for more details. I was going to build six galvanized metal water trough planters. Studies haven t proven excess zinc in garden troughs made from galvanized metal but it s something to keep in mind. Mar 21 2018 explore ann mcdowell s board galvanized water tank on pinterest.

Behlen oromo 2 ft. This spring we decided to take the leap. Polly invested in three 8 foot long tanks for vegetables and one 4 foot long tank reserved for herbs and edible flowers. Before we dive in take a look at these beauties.

Use stock tanks for added protection against freezing in cooler climates. Use a galvanized stock tank as a rain barrel in your backyard to collect rainwater for use in the garden or laundry room. We ve been looking for a good option for raised planters that were taller than some of our raised garden beds made with wood. Tarter galvanized stock tank 300 gallon 96 3 4 l x 36 3 4 w x 23 3 4 h raised garden bed 2 pack metal elevated planter for vegetable flower herb 5 ft 4 4 out of 5 stars 17.

Galvanized stock tank constructed with premium g90 galvanized corrugated sidewalls for strength. Designed with a heavy reinforced steel tube rolled into the top for durability.