Make Growing A Vegetable Container Garden Easier With A Genius Solution

Having a small space doesn't mean sacrificing your dreams of a thriving garden. Whether you're looking to attract more hummingbirds to your yard or add a touch of greenery to your yard or balcony, container gardens are a clever solution for squeezing a variety of plants into a compact space. Although container gardening often requires less bending than a traditional garden, depending on the height of your pots, you may still find yourself stooping to work. And, some containers may struggle to hold up to the weather, falling over with heavy winds. Thankfully, this easy DIY grow table designed just with containers in mind can help eliminate these concerns so you can enjoy your garden more.

This grow table for container gardens is designed for 5 gallon buckets, which is perfect for large but beginner-friendly and fuss-free plants like tomatoes. However, you can adjust the sizing not only for your own height but also to accommodate smaller or larger containers. Just make sure to keep these adjustments in mind when picking out the wood, especially if you are cutting the planks yourself.

Here's everything you'll need to build your own table: 2x4, 4x4, and (5/4)x6 pressure-treated lumber, a ruler, a marker, a drill, and screws. If you're working by yourself, clamps can be helpful in the beginning to keep all your pieces in place.

The first step in creating this 5 gallon grow table is to create the support brackets with legs for each side. Before you begin drilling, use the ruler and marker to note where you want your support to sit on the legs. This is very much a measure twice, cut once project. As seen in the video above, you'll notice that the content creator is using clamps. This can help if you're building your table alone, as you want to ensure the legs and attached pieces are leveled so the entire table is stable and structurally sound.

Once the sides are finished, you can begin attaching the railing. The length of your rails play a large role not just in the size of containers this grow table can support but how many. With the railing and necessary support drilled together, you can finally start on the final steps of building the deck boards. These smaller boards are where your containers will sit, providing the stability your buckets or flower pots need.

After you've attached all your pieces using the drill, your new grow table is ready for use. Although durable enough to withstand wind, this table should be light enough for most individuals to move, allowing you to set it up in the perfect spot in your garden. From there, all that's left is to enjoy the many benefits that gardening offers and watch as your dream container garden grows.