We hear it every day; we need to keep plastic out of the landfills. There are many ways gardeners can help by making use of milk jugs and other plastic bottles around the house. Creative cutting is the key.
I used a gallon milk jug to make a hanging planter. Cut an opening at the top in front of the handle big enough to water from the top. I cut 4 holes (about 2 inch circles) around the jug spaced out. The jug is easily cut with a knife. Put soil in the jug up to the first hole, put a plant with small roots through the hole, continue up, wetting and pressing down soil as you plant. I used begonias. It did not take long til the jug was a ball of blooms. I used a strong cord around the handle to hang on a tree branch. It tilted a little, so when watering from the top, I had to hold up for the water to get inside good. There are probably many other plants that would be pretty. I was going to do a sedum one this summer because of less watering, but did not get to it--maybe next year.
I hope some of you try this. It is a freebie planter!!
Name: Elaine Sarasota, Fl The one constant in life is change
In winter here it is veggie growing season. But we do get cold nights fairly often, so they help keep the veggie plants warm and producing. Jugs that are clear or translucent, I fill with water and used coffee grounds to make the water dark. then use as heat sinks all around my yard, and around my Earth Boxes. White jugs I paint with a dark color spray paint.
I also use them as scoops, and they make great bailers in boats, too!
Elaine
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