Backyard Bounty--Revised & Expanded by Linda Gilkeson

Author:Linda Gilkeson
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781771422307
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Published: 2018-01-24T16:00:00+00:00

7.6. A “shrubbler” fitting. An automatic watering system is very nice to have when there are a lot of pots to water.

Commercial models are expensive, but they do last a long time. They hold up to 12 gallons (45.4 L) of soil and 1.5 gallons (5.7 L) of water in the reservoir, making them also quite heavy when full.

If you are handy, you can make your own version of a self-watering container (there are lots of plans and videos on the web). Basically, all you need is a large outer container to hold the water (no holes in the bottom). Fit an inner pot inside, fixed so that the bottom of that pot sits 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) above the bottom of the outer container. Replace the bottom of the inner pot with wire mesh or else punch a lot of ¼-inch (0.5 cm) holes in the bottom so that roots can reach down for water. Make a hole in the side along the upper edge of the outer pot so that you can pour water through this to fill the reservoir with water. You can also buy plastic inserts with integrated water reservoirs that are designed to fit several sizes of pot.

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