Self Watering Planters Diy String. You also need a third container to maintain the flow between the other two. Small basket, pot, or strainer for the soil “foot” watering pipe;
These containers are designed to supply a constant source of moisture to plants that require regular watering. Cut the bottle into two sections, make a hole in the cap and run the string through, put a few stones and soil into the top section, add the plant and then place this upside down into the bottom half of the bottle which is filled with water. The line of string from the pasta pot to the plant needs to be a fully downward slope.
The tutorial from craftyourhappiness shows how you can make such a planter out of nothing but a plastic bottle and a piece of string.
Not only will you be able to breathe easier because plants are natural air purifiers but you can have your own organic food. Easy, quick fix trip length: These planters are gorgeous and they are perfect for container gardening on your deck. Gardening is one of my favorite projects.