Self-watering planters are ideal for growing food! The container provides an enclosed growing system that offers a consistent water supply to your plants.
QUESTION: How can I keep my vegetable garden watered on vacation without help? None of my neighbors are available and my family lives pretty far away. I don’t want my garden to die! – Ronnie A ANSWER: This is a common question among gardeners and something I’ve had years of practice with. There are a […]
Self-Watering Veggie Table: A Brief History of Gardening in Containers: Do you like gardening but digging in the dirt is too painful, messy, or time consuming? Container gardening is your answer. For many years now, container gardeners have been using pots, tubs, and boxes o…
Learn exactly how to build a DIY self watering planter box. This sub-irrigation modern raised planter is perfect for any backyard.
A 5 gallon self-watering planter is perfect for people with limited space or have bad soil to begin with. Grow tomatoes right on your patio!
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
When it comes to gardening, the method of watering your plants plays a pivotal role in their health and overall productivity. While the conventional approach involves watering from the top, there's a lesser-known technique that offers numerous benefits: wicking beds. In this article, we'll explore the two primary reasons why wicking beds are gaining popularity over traditional watering methods and provide insights into building your self-watering container garden. Preserving Water and Saving Money One of the compelling reasons to embrace wicking beds is their ability to conserve water effectively. Unlike standard top-watering, which allows moisture to evaporate into the air
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 want to create an entire mini garden that waters itself, you can! Check out our 15 DIY self watering planters for container gardens.
Self-watering Container Garden: I made a completely portable garden that is self-watering. Each container has a water reservoir in the bottom that keeps the soil moist, and there's also a hole so excess water will drain out. Tidy Cat kitty litter container (38 lb size) 4" perforat…
DIY Wicking Bed Container Garden Tutorial
Thinking ahead to summer? You will be gone vacationing, you just have a super busy lifestyle, maybe you are a single Mom who doesn’t want to give up gardening…so who’s going to do the watering? No …
For all you busy plant lovers- this hack's for you!
Made from upcycled plastic bottles, self-watering planters provide a constant supply of moisture, and they're simple to make. Learn how with this tutorial.
Even if you're a city dweller, your kids can have the heart of farmers by container gardening. Jennifer shares with us how she made a self-watering planter.
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!
A wicking bed is a self-watering raised garden bed for a drought-prone climate. Learn how to build one with these step-by-step instructions.
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
Self-watering planters are ideal for growing food! The container provides an enclosed growing system that offers a consistent water supply to your plants.
Making a DIY self-watering planter isn't nearly as difficult as it seems! Follow these simple steps to create your own self-watering planter.
Learn how to make a self-watering planter from any container with simple step-by-step instructions and video. Self-watering containers will ensure that you have healthy, thriving flowers all summer long!
