Using a 5 gallon bucket to water trees the right way
If you've ever tried to keep a sapling alive during a dry spell, you've probably realized that using a 5 gallon bucket to water trees is one of the cheapest and most effective hacks out there. You don't need a fancy irrigation system or an expensive "gator" bag to get the job done. Honestly, most of us have a few of these plastic buckets sitting in the garage or behind the shed anyway. By turning them into slow-release drippers, you can make sure your trees are actually getting the moisture they need instead of just wetting the surface of the grass. ...