What is the DIY quide for making your own self watering planter?
Plants thrive in self watering system. These containers help in conserving water, nutrients and encourage healthy root growth. Following is a simple DIY guide to make your own self-watering planter using waste materials:
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Materials you need: Two plastic containers or a single large plastic bottle, a small plastic cup or net pot, Cotton wick, Potting mix, a drill or sharp tool to make holes, plants or seeds.
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Prepare the Inner Pot: Drill several holes in the bottom for drainage and one larger hole in the center for the wick. Insert a wick through the large hole so that it hangs 2 to 3 inches below the pot.
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Create the Reservoir: Use a sealed container for the outer part. Cut a small hole on the side about 1 inch from the bottom to act as an overflow drain.
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Assemble: Place the plant container inside the outer container. Make sure there’s a gap between the inner and outer bottom.
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Fill: Add water to the bottom reservoir via the overflow hole or by removing the plant container temporarily. Fill the top pot with potting mix and plant your seeds or seedlings.
Alternative by using an empty Bottle: Cut the bottle in half. Invert the top half into the bottom half. Insert a wick through the bottle neck. Fill the bottom half with water. Cover the top with soil and plant.