Most of us have a stash of empty plastic water bottles building up at home, and a balcony garden that could always use a few more pots. Instead of sending those bottles straight to the recycling bin, you can put them to work. With a little cutting, poking and tying, one humble bottle can turn into a planter, a watering system or even a mini greenhouse. They’re light, free and perfectly sized for small balconies, which makes them a great fit for apartment gardeners. Here are five easy ideas to try.
5 ways to reuse plastic water bottles in balcony garden
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- A self-watering planter This is the clever one
- and it’s easier than it sounds. Cut a bottle in half
- and the wick pulls up moisture as needed. It’s great for basil
- balcony garden
- mint and other herbs.
- so it dips into the water and reaches the soil above. Fill the top with soil and a plant
- then flip the top half upside down so the neck points down into the bottom half
- which acts as a water reservoir. Thread a piece of cotton rope or cloth through the cap hole to act as a wick
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