This easy DIY self watering planter, also known as sub-irrigated system, will save you time and help keep your plants alive. The bottom reservoir holds a volume of water just below the soil while the fabric slowly wicks water into the soil above. ...... #gardenhacks #diy #diyprojects #ınstagood #ideas #handwork #gardeninspiration #garden #gardening101 #inspiration | Plantedinthegarden

DIY Self-Watering Planters Made Easy!

I LOVE SELF WATERING POTS ! 🌱💚 • Typically, self-watering pots have reservoirs at the bottom of the pot that you fill with water. Then, as the soil in the pot dries out, it draws water up out of the reservoir, keeping the plants consistently moist. This constant moisture closely resembles the peace lily’s natural environment in tropical forests. • The bottom-watering function of these pots serves another purpose: they can actually help prevent rot. It’s important not to let the plant’s foliage