Better than traditional raised garden beds? - Raised Bucket Garden DIY Project

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  • @griffonwing
    @griffonwing 6 місяців тому +23

    With the extra pieces, you can make an underbar for the top two layers, so that the buckets have something to rest on other than just the bucket lip.

    • @jeffetsteph5917
      @jeffetsteph5917 6 місяців тому +4

      yeah bucket lip crack because of sun after 2 years

    • @rhinothumping
      @rhinothumping 5 місяців тому +3

      Some cedar pickets or a cloth cover can help minimize Sun on the buckets. Good advice on supporting the underside of the buckets!

  • @mimiseeyou
    @mimiseeyou 2 роки тому +53

    I’m looking at videos to make with casters so when severe weather rolls in, I just wheel my garden in the garage! This also conserves water. I tried 5 gallon bucket gardening last year, and was happiest with those containers. Thank you this one looks the neatest and cleanest. Other videos seem to use unnecessary extra wood.

    • @LazyLabAcres
      @LazyLabAcres  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @dclinks
      @dclinks 2 роки тому +5

      You will need more thank casters. But two wheelbarrow tire on one end.

    • @wannabetrucker7475
      @wannabetrucker7475 7 місяців тому

      good idea

    • @lindaburt6518
      @lindaburt6518 7 місяців тому +2

      I would have never thought to put casters on that. That's a great idea!

    • @kChoney378
      @kChoney378 6 місяців тому

      I totally agree 😊

  • @wayneshufelt3393
    @wayneshufelt3393 7 місяців тому +13

    Impressive build. Also impressed with your use of storage units for a workshop. A low rent alternative to a small warehouse.

    • @lazygardens
      @lazygardens 6 місяців тому +3

      Not all places will allow it, not all places have enough power.

  • @susancowan9359
    @susancowan9359 6 місяців тому +11

    Thank you for showing us the build. They'd really look great if you were to use that Japanese method of burning the surface of the wood, wire brushing it off, and then giving it a couple of coats of boiled linseed oil. I can see a couple of these outside my kitchen door to grow my culinary and medicinal herbs. Thanks again for sharing, will look for that cut list. May God always Bless you with good health and prosperity in all you do.

  • @JCC_1975
    @JCC_1975 5 місяців тому +1

    Love it 💜 I've been wanting something like this. I'd finish it up with that plastic lattice to cover the bucket bottoms and maybe some rabbit wire along the bottom to hold garden supplies. Definitely on casters though lol. It'd be way to heavy without wheels💜💜
    ETA: happy growing everyone 💜

  • @cinderellie9583
    @cinderellie9583 6 місяців тому +1

    Super excited to make this! Thank you for the free cutlist!❤

  • @jeaniewelch9198
    @jeaniewelch9198 7 місяців тому +1

    Very nice looking container garden!!
    We are where the soil is mostly sand, which literally devours both water and nutrients. In order to conserve both, we are looking at this method as an option. THANK you for a good plan!!

  • @kimleangoh3024
    @kimleangoh3024 Рік тому +1

    Very nice, th8nk that with square plastic pots instead of the round buckets you "ll even have more efficient space use in your rack footprint and more liters / gallons of potground in your pots: more space for roots, less watering etc...

  • @batmomof3
    @batmomof3 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you for making this video!! It is exactly what I was looking for and you explain it so well!! :)

  • @debhale6760
    @debhale6760 7 місяців тому +2

    Dam! I'm diggin this! Thanks for sharing this! It's one of those great ideas that makes one go..." Why didn't I think of that!"

  • @terrywereb7639
    @terrywereb7639 5 місяців тому

    I purchased the wood, had it cut at the store. I don't have a dedicated space to work( apartment) as I'm putting things together, I real8zed how tall that back row is, So now, the legs for the middle and top row will be shortened considerably. A "good" result...my rabbit will have some pine wood scraps to chew on.

  • @yourekittenme.
    @yourekittenme. 5 місяців тому

    It looks great & it’s a good idea!
    If the back 2 vertical boards were taller, it would have been a good place for a trellis (if needed).

  • @mountainshire
    @mountainshire 7 місяців тому +3

    Exceptional Video!! Thank You.. Thank You!! I will be making this one myself! I liked and subscribed!!

  • @fins5150
    @fins5150 5 місяців тому

    My experience from buckets ... those lips get brittle on white, actually whole bucket does from sun exposure. Like concept but would put a support board to hold the black pots from greenhouses.

  • @specialladyleemedlin142
    @specialladyleemedlin142 Рік тому +1

    Nice lease expensive way for having more space to growing, Thank you for showing us how.God bless. Wsnda In Ok.

  • @frankmatthews3755
    @frankmatthews3755 7 місяців тому

    What an absolutely wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing this information!!!

  • @idsullymichaels
    @idsullymichaels 4 місяці тому

    cool - but some thoughts/ideas/suggestions... (2 & 3 make it a more complicated build, but might improve it)
    1. reorient the legs to go under and support the weight of those buckets. 4 five gallon buckets=20 gallons, water @ 8lbs a gallon. Asking those screw joints - with the 2x4 on the side, not underneath - to take 160 lbs (possible) over time in weather - a bit much.
    2. others have commented on the plastic breaking down over time - agreed. That lip alone holding the weight... yeah. I'd see about creating a support system.
    3. A GREAT idea to improve this would be to combine it with the "self-watering bucket" system. A bucket in a bucket with a water & air gap for nutrients, reserves etc (researching them is pretty easy on youtube). BUT water overflow underneath catching run-off could be a concern (or opportunity to save water). I could see a system of bucket supports underneath ADDING a "gutter" catching run off water...

  • @scott43193
    @scott43193 6 місяців тому

    Hi, I built one of these but I found that I had to tweak some of the number/measurements. I found that to make this work my cutting list was as follows. Out of 3- 10' 2x4's I cut 6- 53 1/2 and with the remainder I got 3-11 1/2. Then I took 4- 8' 2x4's and cut 4 50 1/2. with the remainder I cut 2 33 3/4 out of 2 of the left over boards and I cut 2- 16 3/4 (1 out of each). Then I was able to get 4- 11 1/2 out of what was left of those 2 boards. Then I took 2 more 8' 2x4 and cot a 49 1/2 out of each and with the left over boards iI got the rest of the 11 1/2 pieces. The reason I'm telling you this is because I found that his measurements were to tight for the 5 gallon pails I have. I check 3 different bucket vendors and they were all to tight and did not fit the opening. Otherwise these things are great! One more thing, I used treated lumber. Hope this helps!

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 6 місяців тому

      I'm new to all this. What is the benefit of treated lumber and how do you treat it?

    • @scott43193
      @scott43193 6 місяців тому

      @@happycook6737 treated lumber is the green Lumber that is used when building a deck. It's been treated so that it can be used exterior wise and not rot like untreated lumber would. Any Menards or Lumber Yard Store will carry that. Instead of buying 12/8 Footers you're buying 310 Footers and 6/8 Footers for the build which will save you money .

  • @mertozcan1479
    @mertozcan1479 6 місяців тому

    I saw this and thought Hell Yeah

  • @robertbeltran1920
    @robertbeltran1920 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the educational video, not sure how to load up a picture lol

  • @barbaraanderson5785
    @barbaraanderson5785 3 роки тому +1

    2ow this is wonderful. Coming over from Sow the land. Wish I had one . You do good work 👍👍

  • @Richard-v4s4y
    @Richard-v4s4y 7 місяців тому

    Great idea . Well done ! Thanks.

  • @veronicacharnley2392
    @veronicacharnley2392 7 місяців тому

    You COULD PUT A LATTICE OR SUCH ON THE TOP OF CLIMBING PLANTS AS WELL!

  • @duojet1959
    @duojet1959 7 місяців тому

    Awesome! I'm definitely building one of these

  • @HadassahHaman
    @HadassahHaman Місяць тому

    I ❤ it!

  • @R3LI2UI
    @R3LI2UI 6 місяців тому

    Great idea/post! Suggestion; drop the top down a bit ;; most plants will grow another 2 feet up; not everyone's as tall as we are (my wife's 5 foot nothin')! 8)

  • @AliceHernandez-d9i
    @AliceHernandez-d9i 7 місяців тому

    really awesome Many, many thanks!!!!!

  • @SkyeBleuOfGreenAcre
    @SkyeBleuOfGreenAcre Рік тому +1

    Love this!!!! TY

  • @kysmik8214
    @kysmik8214 7 місяців тому

    That's awesome!

  • @danhogle1776
    @danhogle1776 7 місяців тому +29

    You set up a wood shop in a storage unit....kinda ingenious

  • @thefrankperspective4247
    @thefrankperspective4247 7 місяців тому

    Now to see if I have enough cut offs to do it without buying anything lol

  • @TheMistashmoe
    @TheMistashmoe 6 місяців тому

    Nice idea. How would you keep rodents out?
    Also do you have to worry about the plastic bucket leaching?

  • @aprildegele1510
    @aprildegele1510 6 місяців тому

    With the weight of the buckets filled with dirt and water, would it not have made sense to add two more additional horizontal supports at the bottom tier and the middle? Maybe even an X support on the back side? Will it be supported by a structure like the side of the house or a fence?
    I know the majority of the load will be downward, so is it not necessary? Do you not have any concern that it will wrack because of the weight over time?
    This is pretty genius and makes great use of a small space and would be perfect for my small area. Just in case, I'll add the additional horizontal supports and the X in the back.

  • @lynnclendenin2988
    @lynnclendenin2988 8 місяців тому +1

    Make sure you get food grade buckets.

  • @SmokyMountainBlessed
    @SmokyMountainBlessed 6 місяців тому

    this is great thanks

  • @letsmoverealty9660
    @letsmoverealty9660 6 місяців тому +1

    I would rather use the 2.5 gallon buckets, less wasted soil per bucket, more planting containers, possibly more shelves I can add, and more space to plant.

    • @cac90277
      @cac90277 3 місяці тому

      Or don’t fill it up and use the side of the bucket for plant growth as it grows. That way it forces you plant to grow up and down before our. You lose profit margin paying for a smaller bucket.

    • @letsmoverealty9660
      @letsmoverealty9660 3 місяці тому

      Rather have smaller buckets

  • @Wavz76
    @Wavz76 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @RiverPlaid
    @RiverPlaid 3 роки тому

    Awesome 🍄

  • @jaydrouin
    @jaydrouin 7 місяців тому

    nicely done

  • @Yobidefy
    @Yobidefy 7 місяців тому

    How much did it cost you for the lumber alone?

  • @SandyDriggers
    @SandyDriggers 6 місяців тому

    Caution - after one year, the lip on those buckets will break. If you can support the bottoms, they may last 3 years.

  • @A.M.Independent.Consultant
    @A.M.Independent.Consultant Рік тому

    Thnk u

  • @geraldfranz9085
    @geraldfranz9085 3 роки тому

    Kick ass. 😎👍👉💥🛎🌱🌱🌱

  • @donotrobme9295
    @donotrobme9295 3 роки тому

    Can u have a lower level if buckets directly under the highest ones. Are there any herbs that are ok getting dropped on from above etc

    • @LazyLabAcres
      @LazyLabAcres  3 роки тому

      Not sure to be honest

    • @Bradley-sl2uv
      @Bradley-sl2uv Рік тому

      Was thinking the same thing. Maybe something that is partial sun and doesn't grow high.

  • @bigwalker5429
    @bigwalker5429 7 місяців тому

    It might look better but it definitely dosnt save space or more important money

    • @TheRealWattLife
      @TheRealWattLife 7 місяців тому +1

      This application doesn't work for everyone, but it is still a great idea.

  • @peterpiper487
    @peterpiper487 6 місяців тому +1

    Actually, it's much simpler than this. You don't need to stair-step the buckets. All you need is a square wood frame on casters that will hold all the buckets at the same level. That will take up the same amount of space horizontally but less space vertically than the stair-step method. With a one-level frame, it will hold the same amount of buckets at the lowest level with casters/wheels to push the frame around anywhere you want it to be.

  • @donotrobme9295
    @donotrobme9295 3 роки тому

    Casters

  • @guybowers9094
    @guybowers9094 3 роки тому

    Lumber prices have gone through the roof speaking of which I just built a shop and last year the osb for it was 12 dollars a sheet and I seen the same in a HD this past weekend and it was 47 a sheet how stupid crazy is that

  • @Mr.Abreu.76
    @Mr.Abreu.76 5 місяців тому

    Too bad about the racist flag in the background. Blocked.

  • @rajanlohagaonkar200
    @rajanlohagaonkar200 7 місяців тому +20

    Nice structure & equally nicely elaborated.
    One suggestion from watering point of view. You can put a 1cm thick strip on the backside of top & middle steps to make the buckets sit a bit tilted towards front side & make holes at the bottom on the front side only and run thin pipe thru each bucket on both the steps in such a way that a pipe from a top bucket would come in the bucket below at the middle & from that one to the one at the lowest bucket. so when you water the buckets at the top level, that water after moisting the soil would come to the middle one & from there to the lower one. This way you can save water & the efforts to water.

    • @tonybucca5667
      @tonybucca5667 4 місяці тому

      I'm going to try that with my build

  • @joycemcmillan5057
    @joycemcmillan5057 7 місяців тому +11

    Very similar to something my husband made for me a couple years ago. The bucket lips do start to crack and break eventually, after sitting in the sun too long, so just be careful
    We had it on casters so I could move it around the back yard according to where the sun was.

  • @dang6832
    @dang6832 6 місяців тому +12

    Looks good and appears it will work well too. One suggestion, there are shorties like my wife so I would decrease the distance between the levels so the bottom of the bucket is just being hidden by the lower level. You could get a reasonable height 4th level for those not altitude challenged to hit a wider audience too. You could also put it on wheels like a wheel barrow to ease moving it around.

    • @tonybucca5667
      @tonybucca5667 6 місяців тому +3

      I saw that right away. I'm going to space mine with about 1/2 to 3/4 bucket height difference.

    • @JCC_1975
      @JCC_1975 5 місяців тому +3

      Right! I'm 4'10 🤣 I'd definitely have to make this shorter lol

    • @dang6832
      @dang6832 5 місяців тому +1

      @@JCC_1975 just a tad. 😉

    • @JCC_1975
      @JCC_1975 5 місяців тому +1

      @@dang6832 lol just a bit lol

    • @juliejones-l6v
      @juliejones-l6v 5 місяців тому +1

      And as 5’9”, I'll raise them

  • @lauraharvey7424
    @lauraharvey7424 7 місяців тому +10

    Cool idea, can you build one where the buckets would be on a slant this would make a great storage solution in a garage for kids balls gloves base ball bats etc❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤easy access for kiddos to put there stuff away

    • @CeeSucg783
      @CeeSucg783 5 місяців тому

      Awesome idea! 😊

  • @gilbertsuarez704
    @gilbertsuarez704 7 місяців тому +13

    Awesome video! Looks like it’d be super easy to add drip lines for watering. Possibly add a shelf in the back. Love the caster idea.

    • @vcherylcollins6290
      @vcherylcollins6290 7 місяців тому +2

      Grabbed your cutlist for the bucket stand from your website. (Thanks a million for that) I'm a beginner woodworker (I mean seriously a rookie), but after watching you breeze thru it, I decided I could do it too. I modified it slightly by eliminating one row. The end results were not perfect, but perfectly OK for me. Thanks again for not overcomplicating the build.❤

  • @13atmanX
    @13atmanX 7 місяців тому +4

    I built something similar today. I reduced the height significantly and used green treated deck boards for the front pieces to cover up the buckets a bit. Making it shorter makes it easier to work on as well as reducing cost from 12 2x4s to 9.

  • @balthizarlucienclan
    @balthizarlucienclan 7 місяців тому +5

    You could always use self watering buckets and connect them to a rain gutter. The overflow hole would keep them from overflowing and the reservoirs would stay full!

  • @Chris-xn5mo
    @Chris-xn5mo 3 роки тому +12

    That’s like $3k worth of lumber these days!! Haha you’re videos are awesome Joe. I like the way you make everything so easy and clear cut (pun intended).

    • @LazyLabAcres
      @LazyLabAcres  3 роки тому +1

      You ain't lying lol. I appreciate you watching!

    • @bluewolf4915
      @bluewolf4915 3 роки тому +2

      I get old pallets from work. FREE WOOD!

  • @DawningNite
    @DawningNite Рік тому +6

    Thanks for the awesome vid! I love this idea. I might try to build this, but at gutters to the sides and back for marigolds, herbs and strawberries.

  • @sierraanders4214
    @sierraanders4214 2 роки тому +7

    I built mine thanks to your great instructions. It looks just like yours. 😊

  • @storedaway
    @storedaway 2 роки тому +3

    What if you put supports under the bottom of the buckets in the upper 2 rows, just in case the weight of the soil and plants caused the buckets to get to heavy to be held?

  • @kellymiles1174
    @kellymiles1174 7 місяців тому +1

    Brace under buckets

  • @angiemperaza8694
    @angiemperaza8694 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for your excellent instructions. I just made my very first wood project!

  • @sherylldupuis6323
    @sherylldupuis6323 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you. I just love this project..easy so l can make this. Had my vegs in large totes. , all separated in different spots. Did not look too pretty. 🤣. But this is definately pretty and all in one space. And l cant wait for the PDF. You are a good teacher and very appreciated. Hugs 🙏🏻🤗🇨🇦

  • @donate1sttt
    @donate1sttt 6 місяців тому +2

    Great video, I agree casters a must! You really did a awesome job in explaining.

  • @lylemorton8641
    @lylemorton8641 6 місяців тому +2

    I have built two over thought, over engineered raised beds that would stand up to heavy shelling so I’m liking this. Great video, thanks. New subscriber.

  • @indy_J
    @indy_J Рік тому +2

    Just noticed you're working out of a storage unit. Interesting 🤔

  • @robertjackson323
    @robertjackson323 7 місяців тому +2

    I am new to gardening with limited space { live in RV Park }. This is ideal for the space I have and will be able to Grow more than I thought. THANK YOU SIR.

  • @CraftsbyShavon
    @CraftsbyShavon 7 місяців тому +3

    I love how u got ur setup in a storage unit!!! I might have to go that route for my art!!!! Ty very smart!!

  • @deleqtronica8733
    @deleqtronica8733 Рік тому +1

    5gal buckets tend to get crispy from the sun and starts to break easily. How has the bucket lip held up? Did any of the elevated buckets break their lip and drop?

  • @robertflood4389
    @robertflood4389 3 роки тому +5

    First, I really enjoyed this VLOG and several others I recently viewed. I wish I came upon the video of building the Cornhole boards sooner. I prefer your method. Much easier. I did make the hole jig for the inevitable requests from friends and family.
    This raised bucket garden is just what I was looking for to grow the few vegetables I want. Right now I have planters all over my pool and deck area to thwart the invasion of gophers and deer. Either this will be the perfect solution for one stop gardening or provide the perfect deer dining table for the all night buffet. Thank you!

    • @LazyLabAcres
      @LazyLabAcres  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the support Robert!

    • @robertflood4389
      @robertflood4389 3 роки тому

      @@LazyLabAcres thanks for your Police Service. I did 40. Retired 2 years ago. Be safe!

  • @jimm874
    @jimm874 6 місяців тому

    Great concept, but buckets are too close for larger plants like Tomatoes and peppers. One hornworm could climb from plant to plant and wipe out several plants before locating it. Also drill drain holes one inch above bottom in sides creating a wicking bucket. I've been raising tomatoes in buckets for over 25 yrs and yes buckets will need replacing every 5 or 6 yrs but save your potting mix some of mine still the original potting mix in them. I just top them off each year with new potting mix.
    Happy gardening.

  • @leemontgomery72
    @leemontgomery72 6 місяців тому

    What buckets do you use? I’m concerned about chemicals and wondering if there is a food grade bucket available.

  • @lolitabonita08
    @lolitabonita08 5 місяців тому

    instead of doing two in the way u did...just allow a second set under the first top buckets but just slighly out...save more space than the configuration u showed in this video...

  • @1DrBar
    @1DrBar 7 місяців тому

    Scewing into end grain? You have to be kidding. That's the first sign of someone who knows little about wood and construction. Never mind.

  • @RooMonroe
    @RooMonroe 6 місяців тому

    The step down could be shorter for less physical bending while gardenng :))

  • @jeannetteellis2034
    @jeannetteellis2034 Рік тому +2

    Wish I could send you a picture of the one I made. I added lattice to hide the buckets.

  • @Iliketochopwood
    @Iliketochopwood 5 місяців тому

    5:31 bootysnapple ....Its a joke from a demo matt on his non pew pew channel. This video just popped up on my home page and looked interesting but who knew bootysnapple was this old haha

  • @qhadj5387
    @qhadj5387 6 місяців тому

    The buckets will become brittle and crack when staying outside

  • @lolitabonita08
    @lolitabonita08 5 місяців тому

    forgot to tell you all...the buckets will start to crack and get bridle after the first season or two in full scorching sun exposure...shade they will last longer up to 4 years...

  • @samuelsamu8340
    @samuelsamu8340 7 місяців тому

    so many good resources wasted on this project. It is fun, but totally excess and unnecessary. Costs a lot of material, benefits are minor.

  • @vahjra
    @vahjra 7 місяців тому

    I've started seeing a lot of DIY'ers setting up a shop at a storage unit. I'm wondering how common this is. I don't have a spot for a shop and this would solve a lot of my space issues.

  • @donaldl.timberman7017
    @donaldl.timberman7017 Рік тому +1

    How do we get the PDF for the Raised Bucket Garden?

  • @tonybucca5667
    @tonybucca5667 6 місяців тому

    I think it's spaced way too high..shorten the distance between the levels.

  • @CraftsbyShavon
    @CraftsbyShavon 7 місяців тому

    See now what I’d do is set that up with space to walk all around… and then let vining crops fall over the back.

  • @mariefremlin7536
    @mariefremlin7536 7 місяців тому +1

    Looks good. It would be cool to mirror that on the opposite side and put a frame midway down on the highest tier to put a frame for seedling trays cause the top buckets would drain and automatically water them and shelter delicate seedlings from wind and direct sun. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @hjisagirl
    @hjisagirl 6 місяців тому

    First thing I thought was why not put additional tiers on the back side and it would hold twenty buckets.

  • @dhwave1
    @dhwave1 5 місяців тому

    your 3 556 pmags are showing up in the first few seconds

  • @BigBlueDog8
    @BigBlueDog8 7 місяців тому

    The only problem I see is the plants will be too close together. Spacing it pretty important.

  • @flyingdutchwoman
    @flyingdutchwoman 6 місяців тому

    would have to make it smaller for balcony but it is do-able

  • @raew6366
    @raew6366 6 місяців тому

    Can you tell me the measurements of the finished product

  • @madusonkeeper
    @madusonkeeper 6 місяців тому

    You can get smaller buckets as well if you dont need that deep

  • @harleyjanice1
    @harleyjanice1 Рік тому +3

    I was thinking of using wheels too. But I'm definitely gonna use 2x2s or maybe pvc to make a frame on the stand for shade cloth. Maybe even some kind of bars for anchoring large or climbing plants. Several possibilities. Great job.
    Thanks for the video

    • @jimm874
      @jimm874 6 місяців тому

      If you're planning on pvc framing, Google, " pvc furniture fittings" they make every fitting imaginable for building things with pvc. You won't find these fittings at your local hardware or plumbing store. Hope this helps you.

  • @Rosethatwantstomove
    @Rosethatwantstomove 7 місяців тому +4

    Don't go over 4 buckets wide you won't be able to reach the middle 1. People with mobility issues probably needs just 3 wide

  • @johnturner5753
    @johnturner5753 3 роки тому +3

    Cool project. My Bride loves her raised garden boxes and I bet she would have a blast with these..

  • @normbograham
    @normbograham 7 місяців тому +1

    nice. I wonder if you need to double the buckets, in a place like Texas, where you might want the dirt a little insulated from the mid-day heat.

  • @jonjon5308
    @jonjon5308 5 місяців тому

    The back needs a cross brace, or lattice would be nice

  • @emilydavidson275
    @emilydavidson275 7 місяців тому +1

    Really excellent video. Great design. Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea and instructions.

  • @stanleykania7184
    @stanleykania7184 7 місяців тому

    The blue line flag needs to go. Delete Lawz

  • @depabooks
    @depabooks 7 місяців тому

    How do I get the pdf please

  • @melindaroth5796
    @melindaroth5796 6 місяців тому

    I am subscribed Brother 😊❤