In this video, I show you how to make a self-watering planter wicking raised garden bed. These types of self-watering beds help to save on water and give your plants more consistent access to water so ...

Growing herbs at home to use in your kitchen is a simple and easy way to garden in a small space. But remembering to water your plants is another thing entirely, and if you travel a lot, it makes it ...

Make a drainage hole - To allow excess water to escape from the DIY self-watering planter, drill a small hole into the side just underneath the top level of your wicking vessel. This means water can ...

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Collaborative do-it-yourself web site Instructables describes a simple method for creating self-watering garden planters. All you need is a milk jug, scissors, planting foam, and soil. Okay, so some ...

Makers, hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts looking for a new project to keep them busy, may be interested in this DIY self-watering planter aptly named Sprout, which has been created by ...

Self-watering planters help to remove some of the mystery that revolves around watering plants. Using these modern pots or planters means you can relax safely in the knowledge that your plants are ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Kill two birds with one stone by making a window herb garden and saving the planet at the same time! Recycle your wine or soda bottles into self-watering planters that will ...

DIY web site Instructables details how to keep your plants healthy by building a self-watering planter from a couple of plastic IKEA storage boxes. The concept is simple. Two boxes are nested inside ...