Asked on Sep 13, 2014
What should I do with this rusty bucket?
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I love rusty junk. So when I saw this bucket at a yard sale I liked it too much to pass it up. The question now is, what do I do with it? My only thought is to turn it into a planter. What do you suggest?
Add drainage holes and plant it up with flowers, or make holes and use as a brazier, or store water in it and grow a reed or water plant etc. Clean it up and paint it and line it and use for indoor storage of Toys etc. Leave as is and use for Logs etc.
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Planter everytime! Maybe for a tree?
Great invasive plant planter. You know for those pesky plants that like to take over an area. For Oregon that would be bamboo, virginia creeper, english ivy, wisteria and a few others. Just keeping their roots contained would help.
It would make a beautiful solar water fountain/bird bath!
Instructions:
• Use a sturdy, shallow plastic plant saucer that’s an inch wider than the bucket.
• With either a small soldering iron, drill, or a nail & hammer, puncture a hole in the center of the saucer, as well as smaller holes around the center of the saucer.
• Place the water pump with the connected tubing inside the bucket.
• Bring the tubing up, and through the center hole of the plastic saucer.
• Make sure the center hole isn’t too large so the tubing fits tightly inside it.
• Leave about 1” of extra tubing sticking out of the saucer and cut the rest off.
• You may need to apply a waterproof sealant around the center hole and tubing to prevent it from moving or slipping down.
• Next, add enough water to the bucket where your water pump is. So that your pump is underwater.
• Remove the plastic film from the solar panel, and place the panel in full Sun. Inspect the water level in the saucer.
• Make sure it’s draining down into the base as fast as it’s filling up the saucer—otherwise it’ll spill over. ;)
You can even add some rocks to the saucer without obstructing the drain holes.
If it’s rusted inside, you can always try removing the rust with white vinegar, sand paper or a steel brush, and re-painting the inside with a zinc-rich paint to re-galvanize it.
Plant a small Christmas tree in it, use it as a cooler during a summer BBQ, place flowers in it for a centerpiece, make a fountain out of it.
Hi Kelly, I would leave it as is and use it as rustic decor in my yard!
You could clean and seal the inside and then use it for storage - tp or rolled-up towels.
Sounds like a plan! However, I'd put the plant into something before putting it into the bucket. It's gorgeous!
I'm thinking a foot stool, put a cushion on the top.
It would make a cute indoor or outdoor planter or even a small trash container.
Yep if it is right size! or Use to burn rubbish. Or to hold water!