A self-watering plant pot goes a long way in alleviating that worry. ... The portion of the mix that sits in the perforated bottle below the saucer will wick water up into the root zone. 4.

Fill the plastic bottle with water, and then quickly turn it over and plunge it into the first few inches of soil in the pot. Make sure the bottle is not too close to your plant and that the ...

Almost any vessel that holds liquid—from measuring jugs to that half-finished glass of water on your desk—can water your plants. But a well-designed watering can does it better, with less mess ...

For those with young children who love DIY crafts, you can get super creative with old plastic bottles. Be it cutting them into cute plant pots or even colorful animals, these can make great art ...

Tired of keeping up with your plants’ daily watering needs? These techniques will help you effectively get your plants ...

“A self-watering planter is essentially a plant pot with a built-in reservoir that supplies water directly to the plant’s roots,” Angelika Zaber, a lawn care specialist and gardening expert ...