Self wicking planter

Learn exactly how to build a DIY self watering planter box. This sub-irrigation modern raised planter is perfect for any backyard.

Simple Wicking System: Travelling for a few weeks and don't want your plants to dry out? Is your neighbour also unable to water them? Then try this simple solution with a wick. I have used it in my container planters but it can be used in any type of planters, even in rai…

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!

DIY Wicking Bed Container Garden Tutorial

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…

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…

A planter box with a wicking bed supplies plants with water from below for better growth rates and water saving. Perfect for balcony and urban gardens.

Sophie shows how easy it is to build an instant, water-efficient garden bed out of easy to come-by materials

How to Make a Self Watering Container: A self watering container consists of: a pot (any old plastic pot will do, make sure it has no holes in it, the pot I used was a bucket I got at the dollar store) a wick (any plastic bottle you can recycle, I used a Gatorade bottle) a pipe ( any pip…

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.