Dollar Store HacksNo. 5504 · The 2026 edition
She Transforms $1 Walmart Pumpkins Into An Amazing Halloween Topiary You Have To See
Turn budget-friendly plastic pumpkins into a stunning vertical garden with this easy DIY project.
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This guide shows how to create a unique Halloween topiary using plastic pumpkin pails, potting soil, rebar, and seasonal mums. By stacking the modified buckets on a central rebar support, you can build a tall, festive display that transforms inexpensive materials into an eye-catching seasonal decoration.
You'll need
Directions
- Start by filling a large container with fresh potting soil.
- Push a four-foot length of rebar straight down into the center of the soil.
- Remove the handles from the plastic jack-o-lantern buckets.
- Poke a hole in the base of each bucket that is wide enough to slide the rebar through.
- Slide the rebar through the bottom of the first bucket.
- Add more potting soil to the bucket and arrange the seasonal mums inside.
- Continue adding buckets to the rebar, filling each with soil and flowers, until the structure reaches your preferred height.
