In honor of Earth Day, we decided to repurpose a PB20PTB 20-Inch Portable Steel Toolbox, and what better way than to make a planter!
Our DIY planter is a little bit extra with its bottom watering system. Feel free to keep it simple by just drilling some holes at the bottom and adding rocks. This will prevent root rot and mold from growing.
*Note: we recommend painting the brackets, screws, and exposed PVC the day before to allow them to dry completely*Determine where you want to attach the PVC watering system, then drill a hole on the side of the toolbox. We made a pilot hole first then used a step bit to make it larger.
You can also add bottom drainage at this point.Measure the interior of the toolbox. Ours was 18 inches. The PVC connector is...