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Self-Watering Planters: How They Work, Best Types & an Easy DIY Option



Types of self-watering containers, how they work, what to grow in them, an easy DIY option and what to look for when buying one. Grow veggies, flowers, herbs, shrubs and even trees in a self-watering planter!

If you’re forgetful, or you’re just not home very often, self-watering containers are a must-have. They’re also helpful if you’re growing in an area that’s not convenient to a water spigot, such as a balcony or farther away from your house. This video covers everything you need to know about how to successfully use self-watering planters, pots and containers.

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Products Shown In This Video

Lechuza Self-Watering Planter
GrowBox
EarthBox Garden Kit
Self-Watering Pot Reservoir from Gardener’s Supply Company
Terrazza Trough (Gardener’s Supply)
Organic Tomato Success Kit

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23 Comments

  4. Ima Gardner

    I bought my first self watering container from tabor tools. The instructions say to place some aerator substrate at the bottom under the potting soil to improve water control even more. Is this necessary?

  6. Tamara Christina Lee

    I just starting gardening and bought some small self watering containers. My question is if some of the roots are growing through and sitting in the water should I cut them? I'm asking in fear of root rot.

  7. Lady Landscaper

    The insert to your right that you mention from Gardeners Supply, the description says the fill tube only goes up 17". What do you do if the pot is taller? Does it come with more tubing?

  12. Jaime E-Hernandez

    How long will it take for water to wick up to the top of a 5 gal. bucket? Should I water from the top for a very young plant? Maybe a seedling that just popped.
    I've seen other videos where the guy water the top of the pot until water carved out channels to the bottom of the bucket to the wick.

  14. Angie Davis

    You have no idea how helpful this was. I was told you fill from the top and the bottom catches the water. Had no idea why my plants kept dying. 😂😂

  15. Kathlene McClain

    Great video! However you made no mention of how frequently or how you go about flushing the soil periodically to clear the build up of salts from fertilizer which can be very damaging to your plants. Which in your planter example, I’m not sure how you would without overflow holes. Also, If your planters are kept outside, it’s also a MUST to have an overflow hole or two just above the “full” waterline for when it rains more than your reservoir should hold. Best wishes 🌱💕

  17. Emily Janning

    Awesome video! I'm just starting out with house plants and this video was very accessible, informative and this lady seems so nice! 🙂

  18. C

    If you have a self watering Indoor container for you plants and it does not have a drainage hole, do you need to put gravel or something in the bottom before adding the soil?

  21. Aussie Girl Adventures

    Thank you so much! I just bought one to plant a Peace Lily into it. I am putting that in the master bedroom by the front window. Any further advice on indoor plant care please?

  22. Pete Ziegel

    Super helpful, thank you! I just inherited some of these with no direction, excited to put them to use!

  23. Susan Babiuk

    Thank you for this video. I bought a self watering container but with not such clear direction. I never knew to pack moist soil into the depressions to start off. Makes sense. Just a question though, if I use seeds should I water from the top? Or grow seedlings in smaller pots then transfer over. My planter is quite big, 47 inches.

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