Some households go through at least a gallon of milk a week, but there’s no need to throw all those jugs away when they can be repurposed? Milk jugs aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing items, but they make perfect gardening tools and accessories.
The plastic used for these jugs is thick and sturdy, so you can use them for a variety of purposes — from shovels to pots. Plus, they are easy enough to paint and spruce up. If you do want to improve their look, it’s super simple.
We’ve scoured the web for the best milk jug DIY’s out there, so don’t look any further. Check out our list below to jump-start your next project.
1. Watering jug
Instead of tossing out that milk jug, next time use it as a watering jug. All you need to do is poke some holes in the top, fill it with water and you’re ready to go.
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2. Milk jug feeder
Repurpose that old milk jug by turning it into a bird feeder. This is a super easy project and one you can get the kids involved in too. We love how they painted the openings here with different colors.
Here’s another variation:
3. Milk jug planters
We love how they hung these planters right from a lattice because it spruces up this otherwise thrifty look. Once you complete this DIY, fill these jugs up with your favorite household herbs or pretty flowers. It’s sure to brighten up your yard either way.
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