Continuing the discussion of the often underrated importance of 5 gallon buckets in the home, we now reveal how we can make the best use of these buckets in the garden.
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Although the appearance of 5 gallon buckets may not seem as charming as real garden pots, they are very functional and inexpensive. Good-quality 5-gallon buckets cost between $3 and $6; which is nothing compared to the price of gardening pots. With a little preparation, buckets can be turned into planters in no time.
All you have to do is pierce the bottom of the 5 gallon buckets with ½ or ¼ inch holes to allow water to drain. 10 to 15 holes are enough for 5-gallon buckets. Next is to fill the buckets with good quality potting soil and fertilizer. It is now ready to be planted.
If you’re interested in upgrading the look of modest 5-gallon buckets, you may want to spend more time before you fill them with soil. Get some paint in a color you like, paint the buckets, give it some accents with different colors of paint, and dry it completely. Remember to paint only on the exterior side for vegetable and herb gardening. You don’t want the vegetables you grow to pick up the chemical from the paint, as you’ll eat them later.
Another advantage of having 5 gallon buckets for the garden is that it is extremely practical. You can move the pots wherever and whenever you want. If the growing season is over, you can mound them and store the soil for the next gardening season, or you can simply move them indoors if the plant thrives to survive there. 5-gallon buckets also make it harder for animals like rabbits to destroy your plants.
Now you not only have an inexpensive way to grow your herbs and plants, but also creative and practical ways.
as compost bins
Compost plays an important role in the life of a plant. Good home compost plays an even bigger role in the environment. Oddly enough, your 5-gallon plastic buckets can help make this happen. As a composting container.
First, you need to drill ¼-inch holes around the sides of the bucket. This will allow air circulation and water drainage. Cover the bottom of the bucket with dry leaves and soil. After that, pour table scraps like vegetables, napkins, egg shells, coffee grounds, or tea bags into the bucket. Avoid milk and meaty things as this could attract bugs. Cover again with dry plants and rubble soil. Make a dry layer after the wet continuously and wait until the 5 gallon bucket is full. Have a lid to close the bucket and let microorganisms work the compost. Check it from time to time if it is too dry or too wet. If it is too dry, add a little water and move it to a more shady place. If it’s too wet, place it in the sun to dry out a bit. This process takes several weeks to months to complete.
The best bins to use for home composting are dark colored ones. Black will be the best. It will absorb more heat for microorganisms to live in the shade.
If you use 5 gallon buckets in your garden for the purposes mentioned above, you will definitely promote environmentally friendly gardening while saving money for better home use.
Happy gardening!
