Make a drainage hole - To allow excess water to escape from the DIY self-watering planter, drill a small hole into the side ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re a new or experienced plant parent, self-watering planters can make life so much easier.

All hail this humble container. With a tray for soil up here and a reservoir for water down there, a "self-watering" container can be made to produce a sizable crop of vegetables, fruit or flowers — ...

Here in the desert, I needed some last-minute photography for my new book on growing vegetables in drought, but it was too early. So I bought a bunch of self-watering containers to use in my unheated ...