Build Your Own Self-Watering Containers: A Complete DIY Guide

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Required Materials

  • Large plastic storage containers with lids
  • 1/2 inch PVC pipe or tubing
  • Drainage gravel or pebbles (1-2 inches layer)
  • High-quality potting soil
  • Cotton rope or felt fabric for wicking
  • Drill with 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch bits
  • Utility knife
  • Measuring tape
  • Optional: water level indicator

Step-by-Step Construction Guide

1. Container Preparation

  1. Select two matching containers
  2. Drill 6-8 quarter-inch drainage holes in the bottom of the growing container
  3. Create a 1/2 inch hole for the water fill tube
  4. Sand any rough edges

2. Wicking System Installation . . .

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