We would like to use this as a planter by removing the lid.Would it stil be strong enough to be filled with dirt and the sides &amp; bottom stay in place?
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You could if you seal the seams on the inside just in case the dirt & roots would seep through. We got this last year for pour pool item's & for some extra seating. It sat out all winter & all the item's in side were protected. It still looks just as good as when we got it.
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Absolutely not. There must be something on the back to hold it in place.I did not go with sand or water. Instead, I placed bags of topsoil on the base. It works just as well and much easier to remove if needed.
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Probably not the best use for this. I have 2 - one in my garden area to hold small tools, gloves, potting soil, etc. and another that I use as a "mud room" for shoes, hats, purse - small things that you walk into and out of the door with. It keeps the muddy, dirty shoes out of the house and I always know where to find those small items that always seem to be missing.
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Yes, there's holes along the bottom. I would recommend placing your Viagrow Planter on a wooden pallet or something to keep it off the ground just for added support.
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Probably not the best option because the surface of this is not flat. I would suggest you get a dolly that has flat legs. For planters these work great.
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I don't really see why not except for they are not as heavy gauge metal as oval galvy tubs I have used as planters before. If not filled with dirt to top I would think they would hold up just fine. Would probably make a good cold frame.
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I filled mine about half full of soil dug from our garden then topped it off with bagged potting soil. You can use all potting soil but that may be rather costly as the planter does take a large amount of soil. I filled mine to the bottom of the top rim.
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I think yes but you still have secure it with nails because when it's filled with soil it becomes very heavy and wobbly. great planters however. Mine were stunning last year i bought 4. :-)
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The planter is hollow, so dirt will fill the entire planter, btw these are really great! We love them.
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I agree with the other two responses. Not really suitable for fruit... definitely a planter.
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It would be hard to make it sturdy. I used mine to go around the mailbox. I filled it with soil and planted flowers and has held up for years. If you stacked it you would need to find a way to secure the top one to the bottom.
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The garden is open bottomed, made to sit directly on the ground, or whatever surface you put it on. I do not think it would serve the purpose that you wish it to serve.
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I have not had any problems even in high winds. I just raked out the dirt a little deeper, pushed it in the ground and covered it with the remaining dirt. The bottom has two prongs formed like an H and it is very secure. I planted flowers around the base and it is just beautiful!
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Planter is all the way to the bottom. I filled bottom with rock and gravel for drainage and stability.
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I don't think it would hold up well to that. It has a wood top. I use ours out side but bring it in when I am done.
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It's meant to snugly fit a 2x4 with the planter resting atop the 4" side. So, no, if you're mounting it on the 2 inch wide side , the planter will sit on it, but it won't be snug and secure.
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Yes. We added 3-4 largish holes in the bottom. On a positive side, the container does keep the soil damp and reduces the need to water constantly.