Keter Urban Bloomer Raised Garden Bed with Self Watering Planter 🌺👍

[@rudyenter7823]

You're the only video that actually touches fairly on the concept of the water level indicator... good... but still not a complete helpful sequence of watering and waiting... But then I'm not sure if even Keter knows how it works.... judging by their own vague, useless instructions! Their latest design (bought at Costco) is best with 8 soil-filled dips in the soil compartment's bottom, sitting in the reservoir water to wick that water into the main planter soil. SO, THE BIG KETER SECRET, SIMPLY PUT: 1) Water only by pouring into the tapered top of the dual purpose indicator/filler tube, (thereby filling the reservoir underneath). 2) Stop filling when the red portion of the indicator "stem" rises even with the "brim" of the indicator/filler tube (indicating the reservoir is topped up). 3) For the next days the reservoir water will wick up into the soil, automatically irrigating your plants, (and the indicator "plant" slowly drops in its tube). 4) When the indicator plant's top drops flush or slightly below the tube brim (the reservoir is now empty), wait a day or two and then go back to step (1)

[@ryanwilliams6631]

Thank you

[@stephaniek4063]

THANK YOU for this! The watering process is not at all explained and I was frustrated!

[@fentonlover1]

Am I understanding this correctly? 1:28 So you don’t fill it to the red part is completely showing? You only fill it to the red part is at the rim of the tube?

[@MicheleDF1]

Thank you! I got mine at a yard sale so it had no instructions, and I wanted to make sure I was watering properly.

[@kater.7563]

I bought two of these and am just setting them up now. Was unsure of the watering system in them, so thank you.

[@shelleymorris2122]

Shelley Very good video. You answered all of my questions that others overlooked. Thank you.

[@vikinickels388]

Thank you Eric! Great video and you answered a lot of questions that I couldn’t find in the manual or elsewhere. Going to try this out in the Arizona desert. Happy growing!

[@1b0bbydigital]

Thanks Viki, Thank you for the comment and happy to read the video was helpful!

[@cludowaxe5294]

Thank you!

[@dgillis22]

Thank you for sharing, I didn't have the manual as well, this video was very helpful! Just bought this item recently, planting in North Carolina

[@debrapohlmann7017]

Thanks for the video! We got 3 of the Keter planters from friends who got them from someone else and there were no instructions. Really appreciate the information and the video is very nicely done.

[@DIYRAY]

👍🏼👍🏼I didn't know I had to use rise bed soil. I learned something new today! Thx

[@1b0bbydigital]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KiteSmiter]

Thank you ! Wanted to make sure the foam piece in the water trinket was meant to stay in 😂

[@PT14i]

Cool video, thanks!!

[@akramhomayoonypour5613]

Thanks

[@kimh.5743]

Such a helpful video, great quality and your follow up comments have me confident that as a first time gardener I will be successful. Thanks, can’t wait to see what other videos you create. Subscribed!!!

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Kim! That’s awesome 👏🏽 welcome to that Garden 🪴 life! You’ll find it relaxing f, challenging and rewarding to see something you’ve planted, fed, watered grows right before your eyes. Thanks 🙏🏾 for subscribing, happy growing 🌱

[@jasmine700]

Thanks for your detailed post & video. I had seen this at Sam's Club ($89.99 in my area) & been thinking about buying it. The last time I did garden too busy & it got away from me & ended up wasting a lot. I thought this might be the way to go. Your video helps liked that you show the setup as well.

[@1b0bbydigital]

Thanks Julie for comment! I encourage you to get back into the garden! I find it to be both relaxing and rewarding to see the things you plant come to life and respond to energy you put into it. I hope to see and hear about your progress! Stay healthy!

[@jasmine700]

@@1b0bbydigital Thank you! I appreciate your feedback 😊 The store is out of stock so going to purchase online today. I am going to rewatch to see about the potting mix again. I was wanting to make sure I got enough to fill it. I was going to get Miracle - Gro Potting Mix.

[@1b0bbydigital]

I picked up mine from Costco - but any good potting mix should do well. You want to make sure it provides good drainage and regular garden soil would be too heavy. Happy Growing!!

[@jasmine700]

@@1b0bbydigital I have been in the process this week received my Keter garden beds Monday (raining) put them together Tuesday didn't have enough soil I found Miracle Gro Raised Bed Soil for mine @ Walmart. Tonight I finished did one bed with mainly flowers and the other with vegetables. Thanks again for sharing your post & video. Super happy about gardening again!

[@bmwrulesforeternity5218]

Costco sells these in Canada at around $99.00. It is a GREAT product. But WHY or Why wouldn't there be the option of having a protective LID on it that has a hinge like a VegePod system.... ? Then one can plant earlier in the season and it would protect the young seedlings from wind, colder weather .... etc ... I would pay more in a minute for a hinged lid. (and it doesn't even hafta have a hinge.. simply lift off and then put back on at night time ....

[@barbarapeterson3139]

$59.95 at Home Depot June 1, 2020. I've seen the same item for over $100 elsewhere. He's right, it is easy to assemble.

[@1b0bbydigital]

Thanks Barbara! That’s a good price you found. I just started using the seedling tray to get some zucchini growing from seed. What are you growing?

[@charaardrey5846]

Yes got mine at Home Depot yesterday for that price I’m excited

[@1b0bbydigital]

Nice, good to hear, are you planting veggies or flowers? Happy growing!!

[@clairestewart559]

Thanks so much for this helpful video! I'm a little confused on the soil because it looks like you used raised bed in the video but recommend using potting soil instead (both in the text in the video and in the comments below). Which one do you recommend? Also, did you just add the same type of soil to the top of the garden after planting? The mix looks a little different but may just be sun and time. Thank you!

[@FlygirlFunnyLady]

I just got one Not the bloomer box but the elevated garden bed was hoping to find a assembly instructions the photos only are confusing I like step by step with words too

[@1b0bbydigital]

Thanks 🙏🏾 Flygirl! What do you plan on growing? Please consider subscribing. Happy growing plants 🌱 💐

[@victoriadellanoce4123]

I didn't see you demo anything on the watering system and how the leaf float works.

[@mmillan19]

So I have a silly question: with this planter do you water from above, like with a hose or water can, or do you fill it from the watering gauge?

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi, thanks for question! At first, I had the same question. You water your plants as normal with watering can/hose and the water will make its way down to the reservoir below. It will start rise as the water settles. Thanks for watching, subscribe to see more gardening videos! All we can do during these crazy times ;). Stay safe, be healthy!

[@maryannalcocer5323]

@@1b0bbydigital I was confused as well. I looked at many video in hope to get an answer. Thanks for the clarity. Great video.

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi MaryAnn, yea. Water your plants/flowers as normal. The extra water will make its way to the bottom. Be careful, not to overwater your plants. I made that mistake and the extra water will cause root rot. Happy planting! Please subscribe. Have more helpful videos on the way!

[@carolsmith5801]

Good evening. Thank you for this video. It’s been way more informative than the others I’ve seen. Picked mine up Friday from Home Depot and filled already. The question about the water gauge. How do you know when it’s too much and when to drain? Also, I did fill the reservoir through the gauge to make sure that there is enough water because I may not be able to check daily. Any input? TIA 🙂👍🏾

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Carol, that’s great to hear. How much you water, really depends on your plants needs. The excessive water makes it way down to the bottom reservoir. If that leaf🌱 indicator pokes up. You know you can stop. I would check the soil either with your fingers to see if it’s moist ( top couple of inches) 1x week or you can use a soil moisture meter. If your planter box is in direct sun, then it may need to be watered more often. I would say at least 1x a month, drain your planter or if you notice your soil is keep moist/wet. If too much water, then plants can risk root rot. happy planting 🌱 please subscribe.

[@joker781000]

Turn down the background music, especially when talking.

[@danaalanaarynndonald8253]

I liked it and two as well but the second one did not come with the water pieces and the two cross bars

[@jaceannanderson5061]

Hey, very informative video. Do you add the water before or after you put in the soil?

[@usako-rl2so]

How do I add the water? Do I do it before the soil? After the soil using the indicator?

[@myanimals7145]

also at the 5:25 mark, those two sticks do not click in anywhere. How do you get it to lock it?

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Chris, yea, push the sticks in and slide the stick to the left/right. At the end of the stick - you'll see a notch.

[@charaardrey5846]

Oh so the spongy piece stays on the bottom of water gauge? I was looking for a video to help with that. I’m new to gardening and just bought this bed. Nice video!!

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Chara, Welcome to gardening! Yes, that sponge is the floater that pushes up your rain gauge leaf when water fills up.

[@charaardrey5846]

Technically Eric omg just noticed u replied. Thank you so much because I wasn’t sure 😩

[@TerraMagnus]

Does it self drain / overflow if it gets too full?

[@vanessavaughn7688]

How do you add the water? Just water like regular and some water will stay on the bottom?

[@elainerivas4915]

I have a question. I added water to my planter box but the water system did not rise. I had to drain the water because I saw that there was a lot. The water stick never went up and remained in place the entire time. Do you think it is defective or have you had similar issues?

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Elaine! Sorry to hear that. It sounds like that foam piece at the bottom of the riser may have come off or that foam piece is getting stuck in that bottom channel. You may want to wiggle it a bit or you may need to remove some soil to try and inspect the riser’s floater. See about the 4:30 minute mark. Happy planting, hope you are getting a head start on the season. Please subscribe for more backyard garden videos.

[@myanimals7145]

Hi Eric, I have an issue with my Keter and I hate it! I don't know if it's just me, but the self watering part is useless. There are 4 holes at the bottom of the reservoir, which defeats the purpose of pouring water in there because it just leaks out and does not hold any water. There are 4 holes in each corner. It looks like they need plugs like the main manual plug. I'm baffled. Does your have 4 holes in each corner?

[@dorasirakova8635]

I have the same problem. Why are those holes there?

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Chris, those holes are for drainage. Open system: If you are placing the planter outside - where it may be exposed to rainfall those holes will allow excess water to drain out preventing root rot. Closed system: If you are placing the planter in a covered (patio) area - there are drainage caps that you need to leave in. see manual Closed vs Open system. Here's a link images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1CkTK2MnqS.pdf Hope this helps, let us know how/where you plan on placing your planter.

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Dora, Those holes are for drainage if you are planning on using outside exposed to rainfall (open system). If not, then there are drainage caps you will leave in for a closed system to keep the water in.

[@olgaester6441]

@@1b0bbydigital Came to youtube in search of answers for this exact issue. The link you shared is not for the same planter and mine did not come with the drainage plugs, so imagine my surprise when all the water i put in just leaked out... and that makes the little water gauge plastic flower completely useless as well since no water stays in the bottom part. What a stupid design! Why would i need a drainage system on top on the manual drainage system that this thing is specifically designed for and has a little knob that lets me release excess water??? Anyone know where i can get the plugs and how to put the in from the outside since emptying this thing is not optimal.

[@myanimals7145]

Olga Ester Amazon has rubber plugs/stoppers. I was going to buy these and push them in from the inside, but I decide to make my own out of wine corks. I whittled each down in a cone shape (the holes in the planter are 8mm in diameter) starting from about 6mm to plug them up. I have no use for the holes and it should have come with plugs. If water needs to be drained, that’s what the side plug is there for, right? I just finished yesterday and haven’t tested them yet, I was going to water the base too see if it holds. Will let you know.

[@duffdastuff8071]

Not sure if you still monitor this thread but I have a question. Our Potting soil has begun to grow small patches of white mold. It seems the dirt is always moist and we haven't added water in weeks. What did we do wrong?

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Duff, that white mold is prob loving the moist conditions. I’ve googled around and what I’ve read it is harmless to your plants but you can remove the mold and discard it. Afterwards, sprinkle lightly some cinnamon on the soil (a natural fungicide). You may want to drain out the water from the drainage tap on it the side. It may be too much water. Let it dry out until the top 2 inches is dry before adding more water to refill. Hope that helps, let us know how it goes, please consider subscribing. Happy growing 🪴

[@duffdastuff8071]

@@1b0bbydigital Thanks man I appreciate the advice. One more question. The raised bed that we have is not the same as yours and it has no way to drain it. What should I do?

[@duffdastuff8071]

@@1b0bbydigital we bought it at Costco. It looks the same but has no drain.

[@1b0bbydigital]

👋 Duff , if you can’t drain. You should check to make sure there are drainage holes underneath. If not, you may want to consider drilling 1/4 inch holes at the bottom to allow that extra water to drain. Otherwise, your plants may risk root rot. After adding holes, you can line the bottom with landscape fabric or something to prevent soil from getting out. Hope that helps.

[@duffdastuff8071]

@@1b0bbydigital Excellent. You sir are the man. And I have subscribed.

[@MsRieb]

I used garden soil and notice water sitting🥴should I drain it and start over?

[@MsRieb]

When should you drain it? Mine is all the way up 😕

[@neusamariaperessiqueira8172]

Muito bom o vídeo

[@1b0bbydigital]

Obrigado por assistir ao vídeo. por favor inscreva-se

[@genevievehetu5056]

How many vegetable plants can be planted per square?

[@maryramirez6921]

I was told to pit small rocks on the green mesh. Is that right?

[@1b0bbydigital]

👋 Mary, that’s not necessary, you want the potting mix to have contact with the green mesh. The contact will ‘wick’ the water 💦 up into the soil. If you put rocks it will push the water up closer to your roots, you don’t want that - you want water to drain away - that may cause root rot. What are you planting this season? Hope that helps, please subscribe. Take care, happy growing 🌱

[@maryramirez6921]

@@1b0bbydigital oh ok I am planting some veggies Cilantro..sage..jalapeno..Chinese onions

[@jeannieeaton2242]

Great video. I just got this unit. How many quarts is the bag of soil you are using in this video.

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Jeannie, 50 quart bag of potting mix. Be sure to use potting mix, not garden soil. I’m going to reboot my planters and put some shade loving 🌱 in them. Please subscribe to get notified when I post a video of it. Look forward to hearing what you put in yours. Happy growing!

[@mamartinezmejia3657]

Hi Eric, could I used it without the legs?

[@shawnpalmeter8902]

Legs aren't necessary. Will do the same on the ground. But the extra shelf is nice and you don't have to bend down as much.

[@kimsimpson5445]

Do you need to periodically drain the reservoir? thanks.

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi,yes, I had to drain my planter because the soil was getting too damp. It was causing root rot. I would use that drained water for something else in the garden (it’s rich in nutrients). It really depends on where you place your planter (full sun,shade) - it impacts how fast your plant (transpiration) and soil takes up that water. In my case, my planter is fully shaded, the water wasn’t evaporating or getting used up fast enough.

[@codersexpo1580]

@@1b0bbydigital So you can put the soil right on those green drain reservoirs? Don't need rock or anything as the first layer?

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi @@codersexpo1580 yes, just put the potting soil (not garden soil) the water 💦 will wick it’s way up. I’m posting a another vid shortly where I dumped the soil and replant some impatient flowers 🌸 🌺 please subscribe. Happy growing 🌱 👍🏾

[@jcastrozz]

Where do I add water when everything is planted?

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi Jennifer, you will water your plants 🌱 as normal. The water 💦 is going to drain down to the lower reservoir and that indicator will start to rise. Take care not to over water. Pls subscribe/share. I’m posting more vids shortly.

[@stim178]

did you use just raise bed soil or do you mix it with something else?

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi stim178 use potting mix, not raised bed or garden soil. For raised beds, that’s the type of soil that you would use on the ground. This bed is considered an elevated garden bed. ( off the ground) .If you want, you can mix the potting mix with perlite. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any more questions. Please subscribe. Happy growing 🌱 🌱

[@stim178]

@@1b0bbydigital thank you sir, for the explanation! Since I already bought raised bed soil. Can i possibly mix some of the raised bed soil with the potting soil?

[@1b0bbydigital]

Hi, if you can, you can mix part peat moss, part perlite with your soil to give it a fluffy loose soil texture. Mixing with potting mix could be option as well. The idea, the soil isn’t too dense allows water to drain.

[@stim178]

@@1b0bbydigital thank you. I'm subscribing now.

[@1b0bbydigital]

Thank you 🙏🏾. Look forward to hearing what you grow!

[@gregf6834]

Not very durable as the box will eventually crack where the legs go in. Once that happens it will no longer hold water as it is supposed to. Having that area better reinforced in the manufacturing process may help.

[@gregf6834]

@@greenidguy9292 heavier plastic sockets

[@greenidguy9292]

Everything fails eventually…js

[@gregf6834]

Yes that is true but at the cost one would hope not so soon.@@greenidguy9292

[@susiefloosie8885]

I have two and nothing will grow in them. Seeds come up then bam, die or disappear.

[@TaylorMadeMeFee]

I wouldn’t recommended seedlings. Seedlings need time to grow before the enter this big world. 💚