I want to share my secret!

patsfan89

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I'll admit it, I'm a grower on a budget and growing can be expensive.

After searching hydro shops for runoff trays, all I could find were those expensive PVC trays. I wasn't looking for anything fancy or big. Actually, I only have one plant right now. Still, I couldn't find a rubbermaid container small enough or a tupperware container big enough to suit my needs.

Until one day it hit me. A litter box!

I went to Petsmart and picked up this 18" square container for SEVEN dollars. What a great steal. My 5 gallon pot fits inside perfectly. Who knew a litter box would make a perfect run-off tray?
 

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Richard Drysift

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I'll admit it, I'm a grower on a budget and growing can be expensive.

After searching hydro shops for runoff trays, all I could find were those expensive PVC trays. I wasn't looking for anything fancy or big. Actually, I only have one plant right now. Still, I couldn't find a rubbermaid container small enough or a tupperware container big enough to suit my needs.

Until one day it hit me. A litter box!

I went to Petsmart and picked up this 18" square container for SEVEN dollars. What a great steal. My 5 gallon pot fits inside perfectly. Who knew a litter box would make a perfect run-off tray?
Nice...always good to use your noggin & save a few bucks. These hydro store guys sell you all kinds of shit you don't need & profit from your ignorance and/or lack of imagination. Good for you!
On a side note I would like to add that your litter box run off tray is great for when you go on a vacation...just fill an inch or 2 of water in the bottom & your plant will be fine for a week or even longer.
 

innerG

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I've been thinking of adding some drainage holes to a big storage tote to use as a planter - a litter box might be a pretty good idea for a drip tray for it!
 

drolove

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home depot / lowes $1.26 for a 12 inch clear tray for large planters in the garden section.
 
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