That is a fantastic tutorial. Compared to buying a self watering pot, which are ridiculously expensive, this is a great alternative. Thanks! TeresaSue
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
I have a few and yes, they can be very expensive! These DIY ones are MUCH cheaper and very effective. All the potting mix in both is now moist after just that tiny watering in. I filled the reservoir of each with about 1/3 a watering can of water today (three days after making them).
@jons58983 ай бұрын
I’ve used perforated beer cans in the water reservoir around the center wick because I had a few lying around !😂
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
Hahaha 😆 if it works, it works!
@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica3 ай бұрын
This is such a great idea! Thanks a lot!
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@bobwilliams55063 ай бұрын
Use a simple soldering iron to put all holes in your pots. Love this idea, Tanya. Thank you.
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
If you have one, that's great. I'd venture a guess that few do, though!
@karenpsolka6769Ай бұрын
Brilliant idea and presentation! Thank you so much for this great idea.
@philtaylor90383 ай бұрын
Great idea Tanya I might use a funnel at end of mine or heat the pipe with a hot air gun and make the opening a little larger when I get mine started..
@ninemoonplanet3 ай бұрын
My daughter built one from a tote, she used a platform item that was perforated and some kind of supports then the cloth with the tube. She had a larger diameter tube. When we went through the heat dome, the potatoes were fine because of the "self- watering" tub. She still uses that same tub/tote today, 3 years later.
@kerryvickers36053 ай бұрын
Tanya! Thanks for this! I'm going to try it. You're a great teacher.
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
Thank you and let me know if you have any questions while making yours 😊
@yanirisencarnacion043 ай бұрын
I love this idea. thank you. I'll try it.
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
Thanks and have fun making them! You could use all kinds of materials for the reservoir so have a look around your garden store and get making 🙂
@TitasIttyBittyFarm3 ай бұрын
That is a great idea 💡. Thanks for sharing ❤.
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@aistestremaityte69973 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful idea! I'm going to try this for my strawberries. Thank you ❤
@Arcticdi3 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks!
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
Hope it helps :)
@susiescola49213 ай бұрын
Brilliant idea! 👏
@lenoreforan72023 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you
@stevendowden25793 ай бұрын
great idear
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@elizabethdurnin82133 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great video. I'm going to try it. Liz
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
Have fun with the DIY 🙂
@user-hz7kv6js6l3 ай бұрын
How easy was that? Thank you for this diy watering hack.
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
Super easy and super useful 👌 You're welcome!
@annettemartensson45233 ай бұрын
Thanks, helpful 👩🌾🪴🙏
@barbaracarbone46583 ай бұрын
Great idea! Thanks🌱 About how often do u water them?
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
So far, not often. The water is locked deep inside and protected from evaporation.
@Jules-7402 ай бұрын
Can I use bamboo in place of the pipe?
@Lovelygreens2 ай бұрын
Depends on how wide the bamboo is. Also, where it's in the water, it will rot.
@ufoman44683 ай бұрын
Hello Tanya Lovely Greens . That's a smart idea . Just a quickie Question . Do you need such a large container for one Tomato plant ? My Toms are in smaller pots .Have i made a mistake and so need to transplant to larger pots? Thanks for any advice.
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
Tomatoes can do well in smaller pots but need more watering and feeding (fertilizer). What size pot are you using?
@jeaninevanzantvoort40423 ай бұрын
That's such an easy wateringsystem. I have a different question if you don't mind. I have an apple (Jonagold) tree and a pear (Conference) tree next to eachother but the pear doesn't seem to thrive. And unfortunatly i don't have another spot for this tree. Could the apple be taking all the nutriens? Thanks for the video .
@Lovelygreens3 ай бұрын
Hi there - how far apart are the trees? How old are they and what size? What root stock are they on?
@jeaninevanzantvoort40423 ай бұрын
@@Lovelygreens about 3,5 ft. both about 3 years. No taller then 5,3ft. They don't have rootstocks. ( i honestly don't know if it's necessary)
@lionofgod58433 ай бұрын
Nice idea but not very practical. Would cost $25-30.00 to make each pot and only houses one plant. Those pits alone are $15-20. Where I am.