Self-watering planters are sometimes called “sub-irrigated planters” or SIPs, because your plants get to “sip” water whenever they want. Our version uses inexpensive perforated drain pipe with a ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. So how do they work? While not all self-watering planters have the same design, most include a ...

"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 ...

We've shown you how to make self-watering planter boxes with plastic storage containers, but if you want something a little more permanent for your backyard, The Family Handyman has a great design for ...

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 ...

It's hard to get stuck into gardening when you're renting or don't have much space to play with. But if you put it off until you're in "the perfect home" it may never happen — and you'll miss years of ...

As hosepipe bans and water restrictions become the norm across the UK, green-fingered enthusiasts are on the hunt for clever ways to keep their plants thriving whilst cutting back on water usage.

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 ...