essentially a giant cattle trough filled with water. In other words, so-called “hillbilly hot tubs” are having a renaissance. Instagram is chock-full of supercool images of galvanized steel ...

Have you considered trough gardening? Galvanized livestock water troughs, also known as stock troughs, can be used to create attractive, sturdy, non-rusting and durable container gardens.

Here are some questions asked by other gardeners. What’s yours? Q: I’m considering using the galvanized water troughs from my local farm store as raised vegetable garden beds. Is there any ...

Q: I have a large galvanized cattle water trough that I want to use as a planter. What kind of drainage holes I should drill in the bottom? Steve Conway, Decatur A: Tony Johnson is manager of the ...

A galvanized metal trough could be the coolest way to beat the summer heat. Why it matters: Typically meant to store water for horses and cattle, stock tanks are making a splash in backyards ...

A major study led by Cornell researchers reveals for the first time that water troughs on farms are a conduit for the spread of toxic E. coli in cattle, which can then spread the pathogen to people ...