Video Rating: 5 / 5 Question by cajuncalli: Container gardening; what is the best way to make a tomato planter from a 5 gallon bucket? I want to plant a tomato plant on my patio in a 5 gallon plastic bucket. Should I drill holes in the bottom, or about 2 inches up the side? What should I use in the bottom of the bucket for drainage? Best answer: Answer by BUCKTalk about a conversation piece. Take a 5 gallon bucket and drill a 1″ hole in the bottom. Take the plant and put in… Read Article →