I was at Menards for a few minutes and I ran across this white tray that is about 3' x 3' and about 3.5" high. It is supposed to be used under washing machines just in case there is a leak. I took a look at it and thought hmmmm, think I'll buy this as I'll be able to set it out on the patio and place many pots in it this summer. Nice size and the perfect height to be able to water plants from the bottom up. It was white though. No other colors were available. Price was $13.
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Nice tray tip Laura. I use the heavy duty black plastic mortar mixing tubs from Home Depot. Not, pretty, but they last for years. The larger tub is 2 1/2 x 2' approx and runs $11. The smaller tub is about 2' x 1 1/2' and is about $5. They are pretty deep, about 6-8". Oh, and I mix peat and pearlite in these tubs with a hoe--makes potting easy.
what i'm switching to this year are clear rubbermaid (i think) storage tubs i found at wal-mart for about $3. they are approx. 2.5' x 1.5' x 4", and come with a snap-on lid. i was able to fit 15 4.5" pots in each for all my seeds this spring. I have 3 of those filled up. Don't what I'll do with all those seedlings in a few years, but for now they don't take up much space. i am going to buy a few more for all of my plants that are currently in smaller pots. probably won't look the greatest on the deck, but i don't care.
