Water tote as a planter experience

[kingoceanos]

Just wandered if anyone had used a water tote as a planter and how well it worked for them, also what was the longevity (did the plastic break down)?
Thanks

[Plantinyum]

I have planted plants in barrels before so I'm sure the tote will also work. The plastic is thick and durable ,so will last at least several years, u can also paint it so it looks better and preserves the plastic from the UV. Will also need to make alot of big drainage hols at the bottom.

[K-Rimes]

They sit outside for their entire life, so one can assume they're UV treated and durable. I would go for it if you can find them cheap just be sure to clean them well - no knowing what they contained beforehand.

[kingoceanos]

Thanks, I'm thinking of using them for avocado trees. It will be easier to set up a better draining soil for them, also won't have to worry about moles and such bothering the roots.
P.S. Small varieties of avocados.

[K-Rimes]

Thanks, I'm thinking of using them for avocado trees. It will be easier to set up a better draining soil for them, also won't have to worry about moles and such bothering the roots.
P.S. Small varieties of avocados.

I had considered them for my enormous white sapote that is 10' tall. I think you'll be good, just be sure to use something like 70% sand and stone so it doesn't get all water logged

[RollingInTheWeeds]

Can one of you please post a picture or a link so I can see what you're talking about?  I just looked for "water tote" on Amazon and didn't come up with anything that looked like it could be used as a planter.

Thanks!

[K-Rimes]

Can one of you please post a picture or a link so I can see what you're talking about?  I just looked for "water tote" on Amazon and didn't come up with anything that looked like it could be used as a planter.

Thanks!

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