Here are some great DIY self watering ideas for your planters, your garden, or your house plants. Including our favorite, the wine bottle plant waterer!
A gardening olla is a simple, inexpensive way to make watering your garden or raised beds easier and less time-consuming. And it will help keep your plants hydrated while you're on vacation. We have three methods for making clay-pot ollas to help you find the one that’s right for your garden.
What’s an olla? That was one of my first questions when I first heard the word. The basic definition of an olla is an unglazed pot. Ollas have been used for centuries for irrigation in dry…
Today, I’ll show you how to make just about anything you can imagine with hypertufa using inexpensive materials you can buy from your closest home center. I’ll also show you all of the many ways you can use this versatile material to achieve various different textures and finishes without much effort. What is Hypertufa? Tufa is […]
Introduction to using ollas in the garden and simple instructions for how to make a DIY olla using an unglazed terracotta plant pot.
Hypertufa is a mix of concrete and other elements that is lightweight, easy to work with, can be molded or even carved, and is a perfect DIY project for both beginner and experienced crafters. You can create pots, containers, art... ok, we will just let these cool DIY hypertufa projects speak for themselves, ok?
Our deck is almost done and then we start work on the patio. We plan to install a beautiful pergola for outdoor dining over a pea gravel patio.
An indoor water garden method that can be compact enough to brighten any corner. It's a beautiful, yet simple offshoot of aquascaping done in a glass dish.
Would you believe there are Water Flowers that Grow in Containers and Vases? You can grow them in pots and decorative terrariums without having a pond.
Buell Steelman and Rebecca Sams are alums of Gardens, the groundbreaking landscape architecture design/build firm in Austin, Texas. A decade ago, they trad
Having moved to this Herefordshire farm from London six years ago, its owners have made gentle interventions to create a house that feels well established
There are plenty of gorgeous drought tolerant perennial plants that waste our water resources. These are some of our favorites!
Container water gardens can be step on your porch, patio, or even the deck. I set this water garden up in a few steps and have gotten to enjoy it for years.
These pretty water garden plants thrive in or beside ponds. Most of these water-loving plants produce colorful flowers or interesting foliage.
Terrariums are like miniature self-sustaining ecosystems. Here, we explain how to make a terrarium, as well as keep it thriving with tips on how to clean and care for it.
It's easy to keep pond water clear naturally without chemicals. Follow these steps to get rid of gross pond algae without harming your fish!
Build a raised planting bed and have tonight's salad at your fingertips!
Introduction to using ollas in the garden and simple instructions for how to make a DIY olla using an unglazed terracotta plant pot.
30 Easy gardening tips and ideas to plant and care for hostas. How to care for hosta plants, perfect for front yard landscaping.
These ideas for automatically watering your garden provide the good, even moisture that most plants appreciate. There are also options for keeping houseplants watered.
Dress up small spaces such as your deck or patio with this easy DIY container pond. The aquatic container garden comes together in an afternoon, and your pond bucket can be made out of nearly anything that holds water.
32 Best recycled plastic bottle ideas to reuse & make garden planters, self watering systems, upcycled crafts, DIY home decorations, etc!
DIY automatic watering system for indoor plants are low maintenance and have modern designs that promote plant health.
Last year, I realized my plants weren't doing too well because I often forgot to water them. My schedule was hectic, and keeping up with plant care was becoming a challenge. But I love having plants around—they make my home feel fresh and alive. So, I started looking for solutions that could help me keep my plants happy without daily attention. That's when I stumbled upon DIY self-watering planters. It sounded like the perfect project for someone like me. I found 30 different DIY self-watering planter ideas. Each had its own unique style and method, but they all promised to
Lettuce, herbs or flowers will stay hydrated all summer long in this self-watering container garden. Words & photos: Julie Legg Wicking garden beds are ideal for small gardens or where irrigation is not possible as the built-in water reservoir allows plants to access moisture as required. HOW IT WORKS Water is drawn by a wicking process through the soil from a water reservoir beneath. The reservoir is filled either by rainfall or intentional watering and if there’s too much water, an overflow pipe will drain it. Use a mini trestle table (or make your own) beneath the portable wicking garden,
If you're tired of constantly having to water your plants, Here are 25 DIY self-watering planter ideas to help you start making your own self-watering planter!
Looking For How To Water Plants While Away? Read This Article To Learn Eight Effective Ways How to Water Plants While On Vacation Including DIY Solutions.
These ideas for automatically watering your garden provide the good, even moisture that most plants appreciate. There are also options for keeping houseplants watered.
What’s an olla? That was one of my first questions when I first heard the word. The basic definition of an olla is an unglazed pot. Ollas have been used for centuries for irrigation in dry…
A gardening olla is a simple, inexpensive way to make watering your garden or raised beds easier and less time-consuming. And it will help keep your plants hydrated while you're on vacation. We have three methods for making clay-pot ollas to help you find the one that’s right for your garden.
Learn how to make a self watering planter using inexpensive materials or materials you already have in your home.
Today, I’ll show you how to make just about anything you can imagine with hypertufa using inexpensive materials you can buy from your closest home center. I’ll also show you all of the many ways you can use this versatile material to achieve various different textures and finishes without much effort. What is Hypertufa? Tufa is […]
In this video, Epic Gardening explains how to make a simple DIY self-watering planter using only $10 worth of materials.
DIY automatic watering system for indoor plants are low maintenance and have modern designs that promote plant health.
Introduction to using ollas in the garden and simple instructions for how to make a DIY olla using an unglazed terracotta plant pot.
Learn how to make your own self watering planter or windowsill herb garden using plastic water bottles or soda bottles
Hypertufa is a mix of concrete and other elements that is lightweight, easy to work with, can be molded or even carved, and is a perfect DIY project for both beginner and experienced crafters. You can create pots, containers, art... ok, we will just let these cool DIY hypertufa projects speak for themselves, ok?
Install a DIY drip irrigation system to create an automatic watering system for plants. Fantastic for landscaping, flower beds, gardens, potted plants, etc..
Garden wilting in the hot summer sun? Reusing plastic water bottles to make drip waterers is a great way to recycle them, and save water!
Creative use of plastic bottles! 😅 Upcycle them to make a self-watering drip system for plants! 🌱 . . . . #homemade #lifehacks #plants #howto #diy...
A gardening olla is a simple, inexpensive way to make watering your garden or raised beds easier and less time-consuming. And it will help keep your plants hydrated while you're on vacation. We have three methods for making clay-pot ollas to help you find the one that’s right for your garden.
