If I asked a random stranger what they would use a tub or bucket for, most people would respond that a tub and bucket is probably best used to carry something like water. Well, good thing I’m not like most people, because I think a tub or bucket can be a whole lot more than that — especially in your backyard!
Mini Garden Shed
Turn a bucket sideways and then stick it onto a post. You can use this mini garden shed to hold gloves, a garden hose, and other small tools!
Rustic Tub Chairs
Try buying a set of galvanized washing tubs and transforming them into rustic bucket chairs. Not only are they durable, they’re a beautiful touch for the backyard!
Toy Organization Buckets
How many times have you gone out to your backyard to see a bunch of toys that your children have left lying around? Imagine what might happen if you or anyone in your happen accidentally stepped or tripped on these toys. Try buying a couple buckets and using them for specific categories of toys. It’ll make things whole lot more cleaner, neater, and safer!
Unique House Address Number Display
Almost all your neighbors have their house address number painted on their sidewalk curb or on their mailbox. But you’re not like most people — you want an unique way to display your house address number. Try displaying your house address number on painted buckets and fill the buckets with flowers. It’ll be both beautiful and functional! Interested in making this yourself? You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
Backyard Beverage Station
Every time I host a picnic in the backyard, I’m always looking for way to keep things neat and tidy. There’s no better way to do that than with a backyard beverage station built from buckets and tubs. Use small buckets to hold utensils, cups, napkins and use a larger tub to hold beverages! Interested in building one yourself? You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
Tub Hedge Wall
If you’re looking for a beautiful and unique divider without breaking the bank, try making a tub hedge wall. These walls will provide the privacy you desire at a fraction of the cost of an actual wall. The best part? These tub hedges wall are movable!
Mini Pond
You want a pond, yet you don’t want to pay an expensive landscaper to come into your backyard and dig hole. Well, digging a hole isn’t the only way you can have your own pond. Try using a large container tub and transforming it into your own mini pond. Interested in building your own? You can check out a step-by-step tutorial here.
Elevated Gardens
If you want to add a little bit of height to various parts of your garden, try using container tubs to make elevated garden beds. All you need is a container tub that you can fill up with dirt. Then, add your favorite plants and you’re good to go!
Garden Bucket Art
This particular project is for all you creative ones out there. Using buckets and combining them in a unique arrangement, you can create a unique bucket garden. All you need to do is add your favorite plants and flowers, and you’ll have garden bucket art that will the envy of the whole neighborhood!
Rustic Decor
There’s nothing that gives a more rustic feeling than various woods in buckets. Try arranging firewood, pine cones, or branches in buckets to give your backyard a forest-like theme.
Hanging Flower Garden
As someone who looks a lot of different garden arrangement, I strongly feel like there’s nothing more charming than a hanging flower garden. You can have your own hanging flower garden without breaking the ban by hanging a galvanized bucket sideways. As the plant you place inside the bucket grows, it’ll naturally grow toward the ground creating a beautiful waterfall effect.
Romantic Tealight Garden
If you’re looking to create a magical effect in your backyard come sunset, try combining two things I absolutely love — tealight buckets and plants to make this romantic tealight garden.
Makeshift Fire Pit
We all want a outdoor fireplace, but we all know how pricy they can get. If you’re looking for something to keep you and your family in the backyard without paying an arm and a leg, try creating a makeshift fire pit by placing a bucket on a bed of rocks. It has all the benefits at a fraction of the cost!
As you can see from all these different ideas, there’s so much you can do with tubs and buckets in your backyard. All you need is a bit of inspiration and bit of handiwork, and your backyard will enjoy the benefits of tubs and buckets in no time!
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