I am wanting to put a small container bog in soon. I plan on burying the container so it will be a perminate fixture and will have plants hardy to my zone 5 climate. I saw (what I think is) a perfect container at Target today, it is a 23 gallon plastic tub that stands about 2 to 2.5 feet tall. My question/problem is the thing is made about as sturdy as a decent plastic trash can, it actually looks like a little half sized garbage can. My thoughts are that over time the freeze and thaw of the ground in winter will will be break the tub. What do you all think? What does anyone else use? As usual, I'm trying to do this on a budget so I can still afford to feed my kids.
Also, I'd be happy to take any suggestions as to plants that are hardy to zone 5. I'm planning on S. purpurea and S. flava. I will also put (in the pots) some non zone 5 hardy plants and take them out as temperatures drop.
advTHANKSance.
D. Buck.
Also, I'd be happy to take any suggestions as to plants that are hardy to zone 5. I'm planning on S. purpurea and S. flava. I will also put (in the pots) some non zone 5 hardy plants and take them out as temperatures drop.
advTHANKSance.
D. Buck.