# Watering Can Helpers Bucket Buddy Lets You Do Your Plant-Watering Chores With Ease By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-buddy References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/43?r=4c819c15cfa03e42f2e3fe626a17b1d1) Although the Bucket Buddy may first appear to be a silly product, you’ll find this crowdsourced design surprisingly useful, especially if you have [plants to water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation) in your yard. The Bucket Buddy attaches to standard 5-gallon buckets with metal fasteners. The lower strap acts as a lever which allows you to keep control of the bucket while pouring. Being able to stand up while [watering your plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posha) cuts down on the risk of back injury and makes the job easier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdsourced Design:** Embracing crowdsourced design can lead to innovative and useful products like the Bucket Buddy. - **Ergonomic Tools:** Designing ergonomic tools like the Bucket Buddy can improve efficiency and reduce the risk of injury in various industries. - **Home Gardening:** The Bucket Buddy addresses a practical need in home gardening, opening up opportunities for innovative solutions in this market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Product Design:** The Bucket Buddy demonstrates the potential for crowdsourced design to disrupt traditional product design processes. - **Safety Equipment:** The development of ergonomic tools in the safety equipment industry can enhance workers' comfort and minimize the likelihood of workplace injuries. - **Home Improvement:** The Bucket Buddy highlights the potential for ergonomic tools to enhance various home improvement tasks, indicating a potential market for disruptive innovations in this industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medical-Inspired Plant Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-plant-life-support.md) - [Mess-Free Gardening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaflow.md) - [Spherical Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-basil-selfwatering-globe.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Bucket-Stool Hybrid Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-2.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Automated Plant Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plant-care-system.md) - [Self-Watering Flowerpots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gropot.md) - [Plant Watering Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube.md)