I wanted something new for the yard; something colorful. I saw this idea on Facebook and thought I would give it a try. I used 4 pallets the same size. I screwed them together, removed some boards to allow for planting and lined the cut outs using heavy weed barrier stapled to make a hammock to hold my dirt. I used moisture control potting soil thinking they would dry out easily. That was a good call. Even with moisture control, the planter needs watering daily. I ran a soaker hose around the top to make watering easier.
Two months later, it's flourishing, even producing cucumbers on the back side.
People have asked if it is filled with dirt. I did not fill it as that would require a higher level of reinforcement to handle all that weight. Someone suggested composting inside it. This could work if you hinged the back side so you could get in and turn the compost.
