Duct tape has evolved from adhesive fabric used by HVAC installers to a staple in our craft rooms and tool sheds. Its bonding power makes it easy to find creative uses for duct tape. This versatile product has made its way into our homes and our gardens, of course.
Garden hacks
Outdoor uses can have practical applications. Try these quick and inexpensive duct tape garden hacks:
- Mend an old hose.
- Repair a cracked handle on a tool.
- Make waterproof garden shoes by covering old sneakers or canvas slip-on shoes with duct tape.
- Fix small tears in a tent, fabric gazebo or hammock.
- Prevent blisters on your hands by wrapping a piece of tape around your palms.
- Assemble makeshift knee pads with a little tape and sponges.
- Protect saplings by wrapping their trunks with bubble wrap.
- Hang pieces of tape to catch flies or other annoying insects.
- Use it to remove burrs and sticky seeds from clothing.
Gardening with duct tape
What can gardeners do with duct tape? Outdoor uses are ideal due to this product’s durability and waterproof properties. For just a few bucks, gardeners can brighten up the yard, garden and patio. There are thousands of creative uses for duct tape. Here are a few ways to use duct tape in the garden and around the house:
1. Brighten up the old, faded plastic pots
Duct tape doesn’t stick well to dirty surfaces, so be sure to thoroughly wash plastic planters first. Use tape sheets to cover larger surfaces, and rolls for trimming around the top or bottom of the pot. Buy printed patterns to coordinate with patio furniture or make a one-of-a-kind vertical garden by stacking the repurposed planters.
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2. Make kid-friendly garden tools
Reward your kids for helping with garden and lawn chores by giving them their own special tools. Find your child’s favorite cartoon or video game character duct tape and wrap the handles of their shovel, rake or broom.
3. Recycle a juice jug
Get a new watering can and make one from an old gallon-sized container. Simply find a large container with an easy-to-hold handle. Decorate your find with tape for that special one-of-a-kind watering can. It’s ideal for on-the-go gardeners using shared gardening space or for your next gardening club’s community service project.
4. Create your own metallic garden signs
Use the shiny foil-type duct tape to make beautifully embossed garden signs. Place inspirational sayings on signs made from foil duct tape in the garden or add your house number to the front flower bed.
