Recycle a Plastic Jug into a Watering Container
Need a watering can or container for your garden? Well I did and decided I would try and make my own. I took one of my empty apple jugs and upcycled it into this handy watering container for my garden.
You just need a plastic jug with a screw off lid. I like the one gallon Tree Top apple jugs as they are made with heavy plastic and a sturdy screw off cap. I used a hammer and a nail to punch the holes around the top of the cap as shown. Just put the cap on a old board and hammer the nail through the plastic to create your watering holes.
My recycled watering jug works great. I can use it to just gently sprinkle tender new seedlings with water or shake it to water larger areas. Plus you can squeeze on the jug to create pressure which allows you to spray water quite a distance.
So if you need a watering can, please consider recycling an old plastic jug into a very handy and frugal watering jug. I’m sure you will love your free watering jug as much as I love mine.
Happy gardening!
July 6, 2010
I have one of these that I made! Actually, I have two. I have never purchased a watering can before in my life – there’s no reason not to upcycle in this case! Thanks Cindy!
July 7, 2010
You’re brilliant!
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July 11, 2010
I would NEVER have thought of this! In the UK, all our milk comes in these 4 or 6 pint containers and i put 5 or 6 of them into the recycling box every week.
What a great idea.
July 12, 2010
What neat and creative ideas! I’m now following. I am learning to be “green” and trying to be more crafty as well.
July 12, 2010
HI,
A very interesting site. Very cool ideas. I do like to recycle, but you’ve really come up with some great stuff. I’ll definitly have to look into this more.
Regards,
Mark
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July 30, 2010
Oh gosh, what a simple, yet absolutely wonderful idea! I save old jugs for various uses, and this is one I will definitely put into use right away.
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