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Milk Jug Watering Can! {Budget Friendly Gardening Trick}

July 15, 2014 By Heidi 2 Comments

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Got an empty plastic milk carton laying around? Check out this easy trick to make a Milk Jug Watering Can!

Milk Jug Watering Can DIY

Got the gardening bug??  You’ll love this easy peasy tip to make a Milk Jug Watering Can!

These milk jug watering cans work great, and you really can’t beat the price!  Here’s what you’ll do…

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Milk Jug Watering Can

What You’ll Need:

  • Old milk or orange juice jug {1/2 gallon or gallon}
  • Push Pin

DIY Watering Can

What You’ll Do:

  • Clean and wash out your old milk or orange juice jug.
  • Remove the cap, and carefully poke several holes in the cap using a push pin.
  • Fill your jug with water, then screw the cap back on.
  • Now you’ve got a simple DIY Garden Watering Can… and it was a nice price, right? 😉  Easy-peasy!

DIY Milk Jug Watering Can

Milk Jug Watering Can DIY

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Comments

  1. Holly says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:50 am

    I always love the tips and tricks you share and this is one I can make at home today. I need a watering can and now don’t have to spend $$$ for one. Fantastic, thanks!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 15, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Holly! It’s such a simple little trick, but it works great! 😉

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