Refurbish an old watering can to use as a garden container.
Container gardens are easy to grow and maintain, and allow you to plant a number of flowers and plants in a small area. You do not need to spend a fortune on heavy stone containers or terra cotta pots when you may already have handy items right in your own home. Inexpensive paints and craft items, along with a few household items, are all you need to make cheap gardening containers.
Instructions
Coffee Can
1. Peel the label off a coffee can. Use soap and water to clean off sticky label backing. Wash the inside of the can and dry completely.
2. Punch three small holes in the bottom of the can with a screwdriver and hammer. These are the drainage holes.
3. Spray aerosol textured paint on the outside of the can. Let the paint dry at least six hours before you handle the container. This paint creates a stone-like appearance.
Old Watering Can
4. Drill three to four ¼-inch holes in the bottom of an old metal watering can.
5. Clean the can inside and out with soap and water. If the can has a handle attached to the top of the can, use the screwdriver to remove the handle for easier planting.
6. Paint the can with spray paint. You can also leave the can unpainted and allow the elements to weather the metal. This gives the can a nice rustic appearance.
Milk Jug
7. Cut the top of the milk jug off with the razor knife. Punch two small holes in the bottom of the jug with the hammer and screwdriver. Remove labels and wash out the inside of the jug with soap and water.
8. Paint the outside of the jug with the spray paint. Let the paint dry for two to four hours.
9. Glue colored stones on the outside of the jug with the mosaic adhesive. Create a colorful and intricate pattern to cover most of the jug. You can find inexpensive colored rocks at craft and hobby stores.
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