Turn a galvanized-metal garbage can into a planter. Drill drainage holes in the bottom, fill with potting soil and plant a dwarf fruit tree, such as a columnar apple, on a sunny deck or patio.

A ten percent bleach solution is ideal for keeping your can clean, and if you’re feeling extra gung-ho, you can spray some inside your bag for extra rat-discouragement. A galvanized steel trash can ...

The Trash Can Root Cellar . A simple, ... Buy a galvanized steel trash can and drill holes into the bottom of it (to allow moisture from the surrounding soil into the can).