Plastic bottles: 21 uses in the country

In recent decades, mankind has faced the problem of waste disposal, and now it has acquired a truly global character. Every day, people throw tons of garbage into forests and oceans. It pollutes nature, maims and kills animals, fish and birds. But solving this problem is not so difficult. If each person begins to treat their own garbage more reverently and responsibly, we can make this world a better place. For example, you can start using plastic bottles wisely now. Below you can see some of the methods.

Plastic bottles: why?

The use of plastic bottles can make life easier for the gardener in many ways. These excellent containers are very plastic, they are easy to process, withstand any pressure and temperature drops, and can also become a heat accumulator.

Plastic bottles: watering

With the help of plastic bottles, you can create a whole system of watering your garden and vegetable garden. This method is best suited for those summer residents who rarely visit the site or have a limited amount of water.

· Root irrigation.

In order to spill plants in this way, you will need 2 liter bottles and foam rubber. There is one bottle per plant. Fill the containers with water, but not completely, and install the foam rubber in the neck. Next, you need to put the structures next to the roots of the plants. The foam should only allow a small stream of water to pass through, so the watering will be gradual and constant.

· Drip irrigation.

A very convenient and favorite way of watering by many summer residents. To complete it, you will need several plastic bottles with a volume of 1.5-2 liters. Cut off the bottom of the bottles so that it is convenient to add water there, and make several small holes in the lids and screw them to the barrels. Next, you need to bury the bottles in the ground with the narrow part down. After that, fill the bottles with water as they empty.

· Suspended watering.

First thing you need to do is prepare the bottles. To do this, take several bottles with a minimum capacity of 1.5 liters and punch a few small holes in their caps. Next, we take wooden or iron slingshots and install them on opposite sides of the garden. We put a block on them and attach the bottles to it using a wire.

Why is it better to use this particular irrigation system?

Watering with plastic cans does have a number of benefits. Firstly, watering is carried out only in the root zone, water does not get on the leaves of the plant. Secondly, bottled water has time to warm up and infuse, which is especially important for those plants that do not tolerate ice water. Thirdly, water is constantly supplied to the plant, providing it with the necessary amount of moisture and preventing its lack. Fourthly, this method does not require human participation at all.

Vertical garden

A vertical garden is a great way to grow flowers and greenery. You can make such a garden in the country or at home, and it will not take you much time and effort.

All you need is a few 2L or 5L plastic bottles, wire, fertile mail, and plant seeds. Now we make a rectangular hole in the bottles, put on the lids, and pierce the side of the neck opposite the neck with an awl many, many times. Next, fill the bottles with soil mixture and plant plant seeds in it.Using a wire, we attach the bottles to the wall.

The second option for creating such a garden is more difficult, but better and more effective than the previous one. Here you need to find a few liter or 2 liter bottles, a rubber hose, and a piece of sewer pipe. We cut the bottles in half, we only need the tops of the bottles, and we install them with a wire under each other with the lid down. We lay a hose with pre-made holes through the rows and fill the bottles with soil mixture. The end of the hose must be secured in the outflow of water.

Plastic bottles: feeding

All plants need root feeding. Getting into the ground through irrigation, fertilizers cannot be fully absorbed by the plants. Therefore, it is possible to make a root feeding system using plastic bottles. To do this, take several two-liter bottles, cut off their bottom and make holes in the caps. After that, bury the containers near the plant roots to a depth of 5-20 cm. Do this very carefully so as not to damage the roots. This method is best suited for feeding trees and shrubs.

Decoration

recycled chair made from plastic bottle

Plastic bottles can be used not only for watering or feeding, but also for garden decoration.

· You can make an excellent border for flower beds, beds or paths. To do this, you will need many bottles of the same size and shape. Bury them in the ground, leaving no distance between them. Also, the bottles can be painted, painted or left as they are.

· The garden path can also be crafted from bottles. To do this, you will need a lot of plastic bottles that need to be cut in half. You can leave it that way, but then you have to dig holes that are too deep. Next, remove the top layer of soil and fill it with sand. We lay out the bottles on top and tamp them carefully.

· By showing imagination, you can transform plastic bottles into flowers. To do this, you will need a lot of bottles, scissors, a knife, and a wire. For inspiration, look at ready-made ideas for such colors on the Internet.

· You can even make various animals from bottles. To do this, you will definitely need brushes, paints, bottles and a lot of imagination.

Household supplies

· It is easy and simple to make a broom from bottles, which will be in no way inferior to the purchased product. To do this, you will need 6-8 two-liter bottles, a stick about 1.5 meters long, several meters of wire, nails or screws, scissors, knives and an awl. Cut off the bottom and tops of all bottles, except one, cut the bottles into strips about 5 mm wide. Now you also need to cut off the bottom of the bottle and cut it into strips. Please note that you should end up with only one bottle with a neck. Next, we put on all the other bottles on it and fix it all with a wire. After that we attach a stick to the bottles and admire the resulting broom.

· The scoop can make them bottles with a hand holder. To do this, carefully cut the holder together with a part of the bottle.

· The washstand is perhaps the most popular use for plastic bottles. To do this, you need to cut off the bottom of the bottle and attach it with the neck down to a tree or something else. Fill the container with water and unscrew the cap slightly to use

· Containers for storing small items. This is where you need to get creative. You can store cereals, salt, sugar, pencils, toys and much more in such containers.

· You can even make an insect trap from bottles. To do this, cut off the top of the bottle. Now pour sweet bait into the bottom of the bottle and set the top with the neck down in it.

· To make a bird feeder, you will need a 1 liter and a 2 liter bottle. Make a hole in it for birds and set it on a tree or stick.

You can even build whole buildings from plastic bottles, for example, greenhouses, sheds and more. True, any person will not be able to cope with these, you need to have a certain baggage of knowledge and skills.