Plastic bottles of mineral water and other drinks are one of the most popular waste. We will carve out huge amounts of them. As it turns out, instead of throwing away the water bottle, we can arrange it in a practical way in the garden. Very useful things can be made from plastic bottles. Here are the top 10 ideas on what can be made from plastic bottles for the garden. Some are really great!
What can be made from plastic bottles for the garden
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1. Watering can
A plastic bottle can be a great watering canfor watering plants. Also for delicate ones and for sprinkling soil with sown seeds. All you need to do is make a fine mesh strainer out of the cork.
For this, we take a pin, needle or thin nail and heat the tip with a lighter. Using the heated objectpuncture the cap of the plastic bottle and make a few holes in itAfter filling the bottle with water, put the strainer on the cap and we can sprinkle the plants.And if we don't have a lighter, you can also put the bottle cap on a cutting board, take a thin nail and punch the holes with a hammer.
Watering can made of a plastic bottle
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2. Garden sprinkler
We will make a great lawn sprinkleror a rebate from a plastic bottle.For this, holes are made on one side of the bottle with a hot nail. As before, it is best to warm the tip of the nail with a lighter. Then, the holes in the bottle are easy to make.
Then insert a garden hose into the neck of the bottle and fix it with electrical tape.The neck of the bottle with the inserted end of the hose is wrapped very carefullyso that the water does not leak. Then place the bottle on the lawn and turn on the garden tap. The effect will be like in the picture: -)
Garden sprinkler made of a plastic bottle
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3. Rainwater containers
Large 5-liter water bottles can be great tanks for rainwaterJust leave them under the gutter or in another place where water flows after rain. In order for more water to accumulate, a funnel should be inserted into the neck of the bottle. You can put a few cubes of dried granulated manure into the water bottle, which will dissolve after a few days, giving the water a darker color. This is a cheap way to make liquid organic fertilizer. Such water with dissolved manure can be watered directly under the plants.
Bottles with rainwater
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4. Mini greenhouses
Transparent plastic bottles of mineral water can be used as a mini-greenhouseFor this purpose, cut off the bottom of the bottle with scissors and put it on the seedling or seedling that you want to cover. By putting on or taking the cap off the bottle, we regulate the temperature and humidity inside the bottle.
This method is perfect, for example, after planting tomato seedlings in the ground. If you are worried that the following nights may still be cold, it is worth to cover the tomatoes in the gardenwith such mini greenhouses made of plastic bottles
Mini greenhouses made of plastic bottles
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5. Bird feeder
We will make a great feeder out of a plastic water bottleJust cut a hole near the bottom of the bottle, through which we will pour the grain and through which birds will be able to peek inside. Cut a hole 2-3 cm above the bottom to prevent the grain from spilling out. We attach a string or wire to the neck of the bottle, with whichwe hang our bottle feeder on a tree
With ordinary feeders there is usually the problem that after winter we have to store them somewhere until next winter. Usually, wooden feeders are also easily damaged and require renovation before the next use.By making a plastic bottle feederwe won't have this problem. After the winter, we will simply throw the feeder away, and in the fall we will use a new bottle.
Feeder from a plastic bottle
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6. Plant multiplier for rooting
In plastic bottles filled with water, we can root plants . In this way, many potted plants, such as oleander, ficus, African violet, or the scindapsus visible in the photo (also known as the golden epipremnum) are perfectly reproduced.
The shape of the bottle with a narrow neck will be very useful here. Green cuttings cut off from plants should be immersed in water not deeper than 2 to 3 cm. Therefore, insert the preparedseedling into the neck of the bottleonly to the required depth. Usually, the narrow neck of the bottle provides adequate stabilization of the seedling.
Rooting plants in bottles with water
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7. Pots for sowing seeds
In spring, when sowing seeds of flowers and vegetables, gardeners need a huge amount of pots. It is used, among others plastic yoghurt, cream and cheese containers. You can also make pots yourself from rolls of toilet paper or kitchen towels, and even make pots from newspapers.If we still lack materials for pots, we can also make them from plastic bottles , which are cut to the required height.
Pots for sowing seeds from plastic bottles
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Usually the bottle should be cut 10-15 cm above the bottom. If you choose clear bottles,the remaining top part of the bottle can be used as acover, under which the increased humidity and temperature will be maintained. Remember to make holes in the bottom of the bottle through which excess water will drain.
Pots hanging from water bottles
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8. Hanging pots
Small potted plants, climbers and herbs can be grown inhanging pots made of plastic bottles . The bottles can be hung both horizontally and vertically. Examples of applications are shown in the pictures: -)
Pots hanging from water bottles
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9. Vertical garden
Recently, it has become fashionable to create vertical gardens in the form ofpots hung on a wall or fenceGrowing plants on vertical surfaces, we save a lot of space. Then, one square meter of the garden will fit a lot of herbs, flowers or vegetables.
The problem, however, may be the need to purchase a large number of pots for such cultivation. Unless… we make flower pots from plastic bottles! This will save us a lot: -)
Vertical garden made of plastic bottles
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10. Garden ornaments
DIY gardeners who have artistic abilities and some free time canmake interesting decorations for the garden from plastic bottles . It is enough to buy the appropriate paints. You can find inspiration in the photos below: -)
Piggy pot from a plastic bottle
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Hedgehog from a plastic bottle, caps, old stocking and pine cones
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A cat from a plastic bottle scares off birds: -)
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Garden decorations made of plastic bottles
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We have also collected our inspirations and ideas on what can be made of plastic bottles for the garden in the film material. There are even more interesting ideas out there. We invite you to watch an inspiring video: -)
