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Are you looking for some great ideas to simplify your garden layout without spending too much money?

Why not use PVC pipes?

They are light, inexpensive, durable ... And above all, you can do what you want with them very easily. You don't have to be a DIY pro.

It's child's play, like playing Lego.

You can build, in a few minutes, a lot of very useful things in the garden such as stakes, carts or irrigation structures for the vegetable garden.

here is 20 smart uses of PVC pipes for the garden. Look :

1. As a grain distributor for chickens

Very easy to build, your chickens will love this feeder. It can be made in 3 minutes flat with a straight pipe and an elbow, a cover and a few clips. Thread the elbow end onto a straight pipe, cut it to the desired length and plug the top of the device. Then, hang the feeder in the hen house. It fills easily from the top and closes to prevent the rain from wetting the seeds.

2. As a tutor for the tomatoes

Tomatoes need support to grow upright. For this, you can make them a stake in the form of a cage in which they will grow and spread out. This PVC pipe cage is easy to build and will keep for years to come. Follow the tutorial here.

3. In cart for the garden hose

Is your garden hose lying around? No more problem with this reel trolley. Not only is the hose tidy, but you can also transport it easily thanks to its wheels.

4. In support for the trash can

Very handy for keeping the bag open when you fill it with weeds. To do this, create a rectangular structure the size of your bag with straight pipes and fittings to make the angles. Once it's ready, slip the structure into the bag. No more bag collapsing when your hands are full!

5. In the park for the chickens

This is a great idea for your hens to enjoy the great outdoors without running away and in perfect safety. The structure can move as you wish in order to preserve the lawn below. Find the tutorial here.

6. Greenhouse for vegetables

This mini greenhouse will allow you to grow your vegetables even when it is not yet very hot. Ideal for having beautiful vegetables out of season or even to start sowing before spring. Discover the tutorial here.

7. In irrigation for the vegetable patch

No more pipes running all over the garden and getting tangled. Here is a nifty way to create an irrigation system for your plants. It's really easy to set up by following this video tutorial.

8. In pergola

Build this pergola with pretty sheer curtains for your patio furniture by following these simple instructions here.

9. With a hand seeder to plant the seeds without bending down

Make your life easier with this tool for sowing beans, corn, squash or pea seeds without bending down. For this, you need a long straight pipe, three small ones, three fittings, a tin can and some tape. By following this tutorial, you will make this awesome seeder in a few minutes.

10. As a garden foot washer

The whole family will finally be able to wash their shoe soles before going home thanks to this super foot washer.

11. In water jet for children

This will please your children! They have not finished playing with this inexpensive water jet, very easy to make and use. To do this, simply create a square in PVC tubes, make small holes in it and connect it to your garden hose. The great thing is you can move it around however you want.

12. In a collapsible greenhouse

Very convenient ! This greenhouse folds up to save space in summer. And it unfolds in the fall to protect your plants from the cold. You will put it in place quickly thanks to this tutorial.

13. In vertical planter

Very good idea to save space in the vegetable garden. Create vertical planters by drilling large 10cm holes in a large PVC pipe. Then plant the planter vertically and fill it with soil. Decorate it with flowers, strawberries or aromatic plants. Follow this very simple tutorial.

14. As a removable sprinkler grid

This watering grid saves a lot of time for watering your garden. It is very easy to make because there are no cuts or holes to make, just threading the pipes into fittings to form a checkerboard. Plus, you can make it any size you want.

15. Trellis for the vegetable garden

We saw it above for tomatoes, but they are not the only ones that need a trellis to hang on. Some vegetables like peas or squash also need this. Kiwis, melons, wisteria, ipomeas also like to climb and crawl on an aerial structure. Here is something to help them with this trellis to adapt to your dimensions. You will need 6 thin pipes of equal size, 2 elbow fittings, 2 T-fittings and a thread. Put everything together and plant the structure where you want.

16. In tool holder

No more tools that are poorly stored, falling or piling up in a corner of the garage. Here is a really very simple tool holder to make. On a wooden board, fix pieces of rigid pipes about 10 cm high. For each tool, you will need a piece of pipe at the bottom to serve as a base, and one at the top to hold it. Adapt this tip to the number of tools you need to store.

17. Towel rack for the pool

Have all the little neighbors come to bathe in your pool? And now there are towels lying around ... oh kids! With this towel warmer, it will only be a bad memory. This structure is very easy to build and adapts to your needs by increasing or decreasing the number of bars for drying towels.

18. In a hanging vegetable garden

Let your imagination run wild by creating your small hanging vegetable gardens in the shapes you want. Vertically or horizontally, there is something for everyone!

19. In a gate

Need to limit access to part of the garden? Here is a small gate that is easy to make and does not fear bad weather! Adapt it to the desired size, and mount it on 2 hinges. And now, voila !

20. In decoration for Halloween

One last cute trick for Halloween. Decorate your garden with this PVC pipe skeleton ... For the head, take a large can of detergent, and for the hands simple gloves will do. Great crafts to make with your children during the fall holidays!

Where to find the material?

Did an idea appeal to you? Want to get started? Here are some supplies that you will need and that we recommend:

- white PVC pipe

- elbow pipe

- drill

Your turn...

You have tried one of these tips. Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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