self watering 5 gallon bucket

VIDEO: Best Self Watering Pot Design I've Seen Yet!

October 29, 201829

If you’re a subscriber, you’ll know I put a video out already about making a self watering pot. Well, a reader sent me some 5 gallon bucket inserts he made and I have to say…the design is super smart! These remove the need for a wicking material, because the soil cups built into the plate…

VIDEO: How to Build a Self Watering Pot For $10 😱

July 19, 201828

Self watering planters, also known as sub-irrigated systems, make watering easy by using wicking action to water your soil from below. They keep soil evenly moist, especially when combined with some mulch on the soil surface and are perfect for finicky plants that love consistent watering. This design is not only cheap, but it’s easy…