Self watering garden

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The best way to water your garden is to set up a drip irrigation system with an automatic timer. But what if you do not have that option
Plant-Watering System
First, slide plant out of its pot. Wet a 6-inch length of cotton clothesline. Thread one end through hole in pot, leaving an inch inside; return plant to pot. Cut off top of a plastic water bottle big enough so potted plant fits inside with at least 4 inches of space below. Fill space with 3 inches of water. Water plant normally to get self-watering system started.
Drip bottle irrigation
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Chapin Irrigation Bucket Kits
Bucket drip kits, a one time cost of $12, allow growing vegetables during the dry season using drip irrigation. Drip irrigation, originally developed in Israel, targets precious water to where it needs to go, the roots of the plants. Much less labor - it uses water efficiently. Less to lug, less time spent fetching it, more time gardening.
Warmer weather = more traveling. Don't let your houseplants suffer while you're away from home! Rig up this DIY self-watering wicking system. It's a surefire way to keep your plants happy and healthy using ordinary materials you probably already own! Link in my bio for the full how-to.
Make a self-watering planter: Cut bottom off empty plastic bottle. Poke a hole in the bottle cap using wooden skewer. Fill with water, making sure you get a slow drip of water through the hole with skewer in it. Put in your flower or vegetable planter, making sure skewer is in the dirt to hold the bottle. Great for hanging planters to keep them watered! Refill with rain water or hose as needed.
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