Various products made from plastic bottles began to be in demand not so long ago, but they have already gained great popularity among connoisseurs of hand-made. Their popularity is due to the availability of the material, the ease of making crafts and the long service life of finished items. Thus, anyone can make a lot of useful household appliances in a short time. In the hands of a person with a creative vision, a plastic bottle will take on a second life, transforming into decorative elements or things necessary for everyday life. Next, we will talk about the use of plastic bottles in the country. This article will tell you about what crafts from the above material can be and how to make them correctly.
Life-giving moisture for plants
Most people associate a dacha with growing seedlings and various other useful plants, which cannot be dispensed with without watering. Cucumbers are especially capricious and sensitive to lack of moisture. In the painstaking business of growing them, an excellent assistantwill become a kind of device made from used containers. Watering cucumbers from plastic bottles can be done in several ways. Let's take a look at some of them.
The first method of watering this crop will especially appeal to summer residents who rarely visit their property. It consists in the following: the bottom of the required number of plastic bottles should be cut off and inserted upside down into the soil near each cucumber bush. Next, you need to fill all the containers with water - and that's it, the job is done.
Water from such devices will leave slowly and nourish growing vegetables with life-giving moisture for a couple of days. To extend the flow of water from bottles into the soil for a longer period, you can screw cone-shaped nozzles on their necks, which are purchased in specialized stores.
The second way to water cucumbers is to use a hose, and the container itself will serve as a means for spraying water. The use of plastic bottles in the country in this form will provide moisture not only to the roots of the plant, but also to its leaves. To do this, you need to make many small holes along the length of one side of the container. Next, use a special nozzle to connect the edge of the hose and the neck of the bottle. This device is laid directly on the ground and perfectly sprays drops of water on the plants. Such an invention can be used to water the entire garden in the country, from time to time transferring the container to a new location.
Seedling house
Every summer resident would like to have inat its disposal a greenhouse for growing various crops. But, unfortunately, not everyone can purchase building materials for its construction. A great alternative in this matter is the use of empty plastic bottles. The implementation of this idea will require some time and skill. But the future greenhouse made of plastic bottles will delight its owners for a long time. Anyone can make it, having previously familiarized themselves with the sequence of actions for its creation and having accumulated a sufficient amount of plastic containers.
The first step in the construction of the greenhouse will be the installation of a frame of the required size. For these purposes, you can choose any available material, such as wooden beams or metal rods. Next, they begin to fill the space of the frame, and they do it just by using plastic bottles. The sequence of filling voids may be different. The easiest way is to string bottles with a cut bottom on ropes or rods, which are then attached to the frame of the greenhouse and placed tightly next to each other. It is recommended to use light-colored bottles, otherwise the greenhouse will come out dark and unsuitable for growing plants. The resulting plastic bottle greenhouse perfectly retains warm indoor air and condenses moisture for plants.
Great solution
If for some reason the construction of a greenhouse in the country is not possible, then a variety of containers can be used to grow seedlings. In the simplest way, which does not require any investment,is the manufacture of pots or miniature greenhouses for window sills. And it is plastic bottles for seedlings that are considered the most common and sought-after material for growing country crops among all gardeners.
Most often, mini-pots for sprouting seedlings are made in a simple way by cutting off the top of the bottle. At the bottom of the resulting container, several holes are made to drain excess water. But those who wish to improve this device can make it a little differently. And they do it this way: the bottle is cut into two parts, the upper part, with a lid, is inserted neck down into the bottom of the bottle and filled with soil. A small hole is first made in the lid and a piece of thick woolen thread is threaded into it. One end of the thread should be fixed with a knot on the back of the lid and go a little into the soil, and the other should hang down into the bottom of the cut-off bottle filled with water. This type of plastic bottle pots will save summer residents from daily watering, as the necessary moisture will nourish the root system of the plant through a wet thread.
Useful couple
Any subsidiary farm is not complete without cleaning its territory, so every owner of a summer cottage must have the necessary tools for this. It is very easy and simple to make some of them with your own hands, namely a broom and a dustpan. A broom made of plastic bottles is not inferior to purchased counterparts and at the same time saves money for its owners. About how to make itright, the step-by-step photo instruction below tells. The picture shows everything in such detail and clearly that it simply does not make sense to describe the procedure in words.
Making a scoop from a plastic bottle is even much easier and faster than a whisk. To do this, you need to take a five or ten liter bottle with straight sides and cut out the shape of a scoop from it. The craft handle should be inserted in the same way as when making a broom from plastic bottles. These devices for cleaning the territory are very durable, they are easy to clean and do not break, which means they will serve their owners for a long time.
Stop pests
People who have summer cottages know firsthand about various pests of vegetable and fruit crops. Unfortunately, sometimes summer residents lose in the fight against them, and lose long-awaited crops. Plastic bottles will help to destroy or scare away some types of pests. Thus, from plastic bottles for the garden and garden, you can make very effective means of dealing with uninvited guests.
Let's consider how to make a mole repeller from a plastic container. To do this, you need a certain number of empty bottles, based on one product per three square meters of land. In each container, it is necessary to pierce the bottom, and also cut 4-5 blades in the center of the bottle. Next, you need to thread a long and stable metal rod into the container through the hole at the bottom to the very lid. The bottle will be as if dressed on it. Other end of the rodyou need to stick it tightly into the soil so that it rises about 30 cm above the ground, not counting the bottle. The principle of operation of this repeller is that the bottle will rattle from the currents of the wind, and since moles have excellent hearing, they will not climb into this area.
Another kind of trap will help get rid of wasps, flies, ants and other insects. Despite the fact that it is quite simple to make, it is considered a fairly effective method in pest control. So, to make a trap from a plastic bottle, you only need one plastic container and some sugar syrup. You will need to cut off the top of the bottle and, turning it upside down, insert it into the bottom half of the plastic container. The neck should not touch the bottom of the container. The lower part of the container should be filled with thick sugar syrup and put the trap in places where pests accumulate. When the insect gets inside the craft, it will no longer be able to get back. These traps are updated as they fill with insects.
Chicken water
The use of used plastic bottles in the country is not limited to the manufacture of things from them only for the garden. They can also be transformed into a variety of devices for animals and birds living in their summer cottage. The automatic drinking bowl is especially popular among fans of raising chickens. There are many different methods for making a plastic bottle chick drinker. The simplest of them is this:
- A 1.5 or 2 liter wok should have one hole drilled in each flap of the bottom. Holes should be small.
- Prepare a plate with small sides, you can take a pallet from a flower pot.
- Fill the bottle with water and put it on a plate.
After the container is installed in the plate, water will slowly pour out of it. As the water is consumed by the chicks, it will gradually be added. Thus, this plastic bottle chick drinker can always provide the bird with fresh water.
Unkind animal
Growing poultry in the country can attract such a predator as weasel. To get rid of this unwanted guest and not lose the entire population of chickens, goslings or ducklings, you need to make a special trap for the pest. In this case, you can also resort to the use of plastic bottles. You can get rid of affection in the country thanks to this quickly enough. The creation of this trap will not take much time. You need to start making it with the following steps:
- Prepare a 2 liter bottle, a bucket or a large deep pot with a lid, and a piece of meat (for bait.
- The bottle should be cut off the bottom and neck to thicken.
- On the part with the neck, make a spear-shaped cut and fix the bait on it. Next, insert the neck with meat inside the cut bottle.
- Design to install and easily fix on the edge of a table or chair.
- Place a container near a table or chair to catch a predator(bucket, pan) and cover it a little with a lid so that it can slam shut when caresses get there.
The principle of operation of such a trap is quite simple. Weasel is an animal with a very good sense of smell, so she will hear the aroma of meat in a trap and run after him from the bottom of the bottle, which will fall into the container under the weight of the predator. You need to check this device more often, otherwise the animal will get out of it. The caught animal should be taken away from its site and released into the wild. The use of plastic bottles in the country in this design will help to catch not only affection, but also other predatory pests such as rats, martens and other rodents.
Help the birds
Many summer residents like to feed various birds with all sorts of goodies. For these purposes, you can make a magnificent feeder, which will be a feeding place for garden feathered inhabitants and will perfectly decorate the space in your summer cottage. For these purposes, it is worth choosing a large capacity, about 5 or 10 liters, because it can accommodate not only small visitors, but also medium-sized individuals. A plastic bottle feeder should be made in such a way that the birds are not afraid to fly up to it. The principle of working on the future device is simple and consists in cutting out the walls of the bottle in the form of windows with rounded sides.
To give a neater look to the "bird house", it should be additionally decorated with decor items. Such a feeder can be decorated with any elements, for example, threads, dry reeds,artificial flowers. A plastic bottle feeder decorated with paints will also look good. If desired, you can attach a few thin wooden sticks to it to make it easier for the birds to get to the food.
Beauty is in the details
Staying in the country should not be limited to working moments. Therefore, it is extremely important to equip its territory in such a way that it looks well-groomed and beautiful. The use of plastic bottles in the country as a material for decorating the house, yard and garden will help equip the territory and turn it into an excellent recreation area. Consider a couple of original ideas.
Idea 1: Weightless Pendants
To bring this idea to life, it is necessary to cut off the figured bottom from each small bottle (0.5l) so that flower-shaped molds are obtained. Next, you need to connect all the elements together with a thin fishing line, soldering its ends. The connection style may be different and depend on the desire of the master. If, for example, the suspension will be used as a curtain on a door or window opening, then the elements must be connected in long chains. If you use it as decorations for trees in a recreation area, then it is preferable to combine elements into chains of various lengths. Plastic bottles converted in this way into crafts for giving with their own hands can be of various colors, but they look more gentle if they are made in light colors.
Idea 2: "Rainbow Charm"
Fromcut the bottom of plastic bottles of various sizes in the same way as in the previous case. Finished elements need to be painted in different colors, depicting the middle, as in live colors. It is also necessary to make leaves for flowers, which can be made from the middle part of the container. Finished decorations should decorate the fence, pillars, walls of the house in a chaotic manner. You can fix the elements with superglue, nails, and buttons.
Luxury flower bed
A beautifully designed flower bed can decorate any garden or yard. Making flower beds from plastic bottles for a garden or any other area with your own hands will not be difficult even for a beginner. Consider a few simple options for decorating flower beds with plastic bottles.
Option 1: "Magic Ribbon"
In plastic bottles of the same size, cut off the necks to a thickening. The amount of container required will depend on the size of the flower bed. Along the perimeter of the flower bed or along its circumference (if it is round), make a small depression in the soil, about 5-7 centimeters. Next, you need to insert the prepared container into this recess with the cut up. All bottles should be located close to each other and create a small fence. After that, it is necessary to pour soil into each container and plant flowers. It is best to plant undersized flowers of the same color in bottles. Thus, the flower bed will be, as it were, bordered by a ribbon of flowers. If desired, you can make several of these borders inside the flower bed.
Option 2: "Decorative Rings"
This type of flower bed design will require some skill andability to work with cement. Nevertheless, anyone can make such flower islands. To do this, you will need the following materials: empty plastic bottles (1.5 l), sand, ready-made cement mortar for laying bricks and empty glass bottles.
Progress:
- Fill a plastic container with sand and screw on the lids.
- Place the bottles of sand on the ground in a circle, at a short distance from each other. Pour some sand under the first lower circle. Plastic containers must be laid with their necks inside so that there is an untouched space in the middle of the circle. This is necessary to fill the soil under the plants. Next, you need to lay the cement on the bottles and between them, forming a ring of concrete.
- The next layer, in height, needs to be laid out from glass bottles and laid again with cement.
- Alternate layers to carry out until the end of the formation of a flower bed of the required height.
- After completing the work, you need to let the cement dry and after that, you can fill them with soil and plant the plants.
These flower beds look great both in miniature sizes and in large ones. Their height allows you to plant long and curly flowers in them, which will beautifully fall along the walls of the flower bed. In addition, another advantage of this structure is its durability, which will allow you to admire the beautiful landscape for many years.
A variety of products made from plastic bottles for the garden and vegetable garden at their summer cottage helpssignificantly save money on the purchase of expensive building materials and other necessary supplies. Thus, one should take a closer look at this seemingly unsuitable material. And instead of throwing away plastic bottles, it's better to transform them into useful things for everyday life.
