Wheelbarrows and bathtubs can be unconventional ways to garden but they can be effective. You can now transform your old wheelbarrows or bathtubs into eye-catching planters for your beautiful sustainable garden. Follow these easy steps to grow your garden into a healthy sustainable garden.

Wheelbarrow gardening

Materials you’ll need

  • Old wheelbarrow
  • Nail and hammer(Maybe a drill)
  • Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Shovel
  • Plants(The plants you’d like to plant)
  • Potting mix
  • Mulch
  • Garden gloves(Optional)

Step 1: Prepare your wheelbarrow

Make sure your wheelbarrow is clean of any residue.

  • Nail or drill some small holes into the bottom of the wheelbarrow. This will allow water to pass through.
  • Paint your wheelbarrow with your preferred colour, making sure it is bright.
  • Wait for the paint to dry before you proceed to the planting step.

Step 2: Start planting

There are different ways in which you can plant in your wheelbarrow. Some prefer using mulch as this might be the easiest way. Alternatively, you can also plant using garbage bag planters. Mulching without the garbage bag planters is more convenient which is why it is the preferred method.

  • For water to pass through easily put a layer of mulch in your wheelbarrow. This helps prevent soil from clogging the holes in the wheelbarrow.
  • Use your shovel to fill the wheelbarrow with the potting mix you have. Depending on your wheelbarrow size, you can fill it with soil with 3/4 inches.
  • Start planting your plants, you can add a variety of plants or plant one of the same plants depending on what you want your wheelbarrow garden to look like.
  • Water your plants well, and be sure not to overwater them.
  • Place your garden in a well-lit area in your garden.
  • Now your wheelbarrow planter is complete and you just wait for it to blossom and make your garden look amazing
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Bathtub gardening

Materials you’ll need

  • An old Bathtub
  • Potting soil
  • Organic mulch
  • Shovel
  • Plants(That you’d like to plant)
  • Paint and paintbrush
  • Drill (For drilling some holes)

Step 1: Prepare your bathtub

Turning your old bathtub into a sustainable garden pot can be a fun and eco-friendly project. These steps will guide you on how to get it going:

Choose a suitable bathtub that you no longer need, and ensure it is clean so that the plughole is open and free from dirt.

This is optional but you can drill several small holes in the bottom of the bathtub to allow excess water to drain out. Make sure to elevate one end of the bathtub to create a slope for better water drainage.

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Step 2: Start the planting

You need to consider the pros and cons before you begin with your bathtub gardening: 

  • Fill the tub with crushed stones to prevent your potting soil from washing out.
  • Now you can use your shovel to fill the bathtub with potting soil. You can add fertilizer before you plant but make sure it is organic fertilizer.
  • Begin selecting the plants you want to grow. Depending on the size of your bathtub, you can choose to plant both vegetable plants and perennials.
  • Water thoroughly straight right after planting is completed to give your plants a helping hand.
  • With your bathtub in the right spot and optimal conditions you see your plants thrive.

By using your old wheelbarrow and bathtubs, you’ve not only given them a new purpose but also contributed to a sustainable approach to gardening. Now you can sit back and enjoy your beautiful, creative garden.

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