Growing herbs at home to use in your kitchen is a simple and easy way to garden in a small space. But remembering to water your plants is another thing entirely, and if you travel a lot, it makes it ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While collecting plants and flowers can be a gratifying hobby, keeping track of your plant’s watering ...

Self-watering planters aren’t just for plant novices, forgetful people or overzealous waterers. Even the best plant parents can benefit from having a self-watering planter (or two) since they ...

Don’t quite have the green thumb you were hoping for? The Melphoe self-watering hanging planter will immediately improve the health of your hanging plants. Using a simple, nested design that is both ...

Watering is a necessary chore, yet it doesn't need to be a challenge. Whether you love it or loathe it, you need to do it to keep plants alive, but you can relieve some of the pressure with ...

Sufficiently watering your plants on a regular schedule can be difficult, whether you’re contending with high temperatures or fussy plants, or simply forgetting to complete the task. That’s where self ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Weslie Etienne Pierre, owner of Wesleaf, cautions against the "set it and forget it" mindset. "If you're ...

EDITORS' NOTE, 11/21/2014: This piece has been updated to include additional information about the nutrient drawer based on new details provided by AliGro. AliGro wants to take low-maintenance ...

With two inexpensive plastic storage containers, you can make a versatile self-watering planter to grow your own vegetables in a small space. This video shows how to do it, using just a few tools. The ...

This inexpensive DIY project makes starting or growing plants a whole lot easier by automatically keeping the soil at just the right moisture level. All you need is a 2 liter bottle and some string.

Discover new ways to maximize your garden space in Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012) by Chris Gleason. Plans for trellises, raised beds and ...