Diy Self Watering Planter Insert. Then put the pipe into place and fill with soil. I like the convenience, but if you want to use it for decorative flowers they don’t look ve…
Small basket, pot, or strainer for the soil “foot” watering pipe; The bulbs work on the concept of drip irrigation in that they release water as the soil dries. This will be the planter.
Everything about it looked great, except for the price tag—$44.99!
Small basket, pot, or strainer for the soil “foot” watering pipe; To convert a standard planter into a self watering container you'll need a watertight container with a lid, this will act as the water reservoir, a tall water bottle, this will act as the fill tube, and 2 strips of fabric, these strips will draw water from the reservoir to the soil above. Most have some form of a water reservoir, fill pipe, and overflow tube or hole. Container(s), such as a plastic storage tub, or set of 5 gallon buckets;
