Self watering pots

There are lots of tutorials showing how to make a self-watering planter, but most methods make pretty ugly pots from 5-gallon buckets. So we figured out how to turn ANY pretty pot into a self-watering planter.

Turn Any Flower Pot Into a Self-wicking Planter: Hi All, I’m sure we’ve all seen the Self Watering / Self Wicking pots and planters made using 5 gallon pails and other containers on YouTube and other sites. I like the convenience, but if you want to use it for decorative flowers they don’t look ve…

Need to make sure your plants are watered while you're out of town? Make a super easy DIY self-watering planter from a pot.

There are lots of tutorials showing how to make a self-watering planter, but most methods make pretty ugly pots from 5-gallon buckets. So we figured out how to turn ANY pretty pot into 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!

Turn almost any planter into a self-watering container! Discover the secret to lush, thriving plants with our step-by-step tutorial on building your own DIY self-watering planter.

DIY Olla Watering Pots -- a low-tech solution that keeps plants watered in dry conditions. Also saves time and water.

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.

I like to garden and grow houseplants, but I also like to travel. I finally figured out how to combine my two pleasures successfully—self-watering pots. With self-watering pots and planters I can go away knowing my plants will get the water they need. Believe it or not, I can leave my houseplants for as long …

An easy step by step tutorial how to make any flower pot or planter into self watering and wicking patio planter and containment garden

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.

Chic self-watering planters that will reduce your daily to-do list whether you're a full-blown plant mom or still working on that green thumb

We'll show you 5 ways to make a self-watering planter. They're perfect for when you're going on vacation and don't have anyone to water your plants!

A quick and easy step by step tutorial how to make a DIY self watering hanging herb garden or flower pot. A small space garden solution!

Self-watering planters and pots have become quite popular lately, especially with the boom in small-space urban gardening. They can be purchased in many different shapes and sizes, or even made as an easy DIY project.

Check out my favorite self-watering pots & containers to make plant care easier & more efficient.

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…

An easy step by step tutorial how to make any flower pot or planter into self watering and wicking patio planter and containment garden