Start by determining how tall your barrel planks will need to be. In my case, I used a water garden insert on top of the barrel, so I needed the planks to be tall enough to reach the t… See more

To fasten the planks to the barrel, pass a bit of rope around the barrel and tighten it to help keep everything in place. If you're using vinyl or ceramic planks, you'll want to pre-drill th… See more

Now you'll create an access for the rainwater from your gutter to enter the barrel, an overflow if necessary, and a place to flow out through a valve near the bottom. Sta… See more

Now you can place the barrel on top of any risers you want, put the lid back on with the connection for your gutter system, then place the planter on top and add potting soil to the plant… See more