Self watering planter diy

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!

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.

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…

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.

Learn how to make a self watering planter using inexpensive materials or materials you already have in your home.

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.

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!

My biggest problem with keeping plants alive has to do with watering them. 🪴 I forget about them and by the time I remember, I am now a plant mom, they are past…

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!

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…