A DIY olla pot is a buried unglazed clay jar that slowly waters roots from below. Make one from two terracotta pots and cut your watering trips.
Read More about DIY Olla Pot Irrigation for Containers and Raised BedsThe wicking rope vacation watering method keeps pots moist for 1 to 2 weeks with a bucket of water and cotton rope. Here is the setup, rope choice, and test steps.
Read More about Wicking Rope Method: Water Houseplants and Containers on VacationSelf watering hanging baskets DIY: turn a basket and a 2-liter bottle into a reservoir that cuts watering to every 3 days. Get the build steps and the best plants.
Read More about Self-Watering Hanging Baskets: DIY Build and Best PlantsThe best vegetables for self-watering containers love steady moisture: tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and basil. Here is what to plant, how big the pot should be, and what to skip.
Read More about Best Vegetables for Self-Watering Containers (and 5 to Skip)The best potting mix for self-watering containers is light, fibrous, and moisture-wicking. Use this simple recipe or check the bag for peat or coir plus perlite.
Read More about Best Potting Mix for Self-Watering Containers (Recipe + Store Picks)A DIY self-watering bucket planter uses two 5 gallon buckets, a fill tube, and a wicking cup to feed roots for days. Build one in about 30 minutes with a drill.
Read More about DIY Self-Watering Bucket Planter (5 Gallon, About $14)
