Today we are putting the new AquaPot Lite self-watering containers to the test. These lighter containers have removable components that allow you to turn one of your existing pots into a self-watering container.
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Great video! The 'girls' distracted me a bit 😂 they are so curious, love them. I love the look of the Auqa pots. Excellent choice of plants ♡ The ceramic one, made me think of an indoor possibility, for indoor plants. I forget to water my house plants sometimes, especially in winter, would these pots be a solution for that? … and for when going on holiday?
We welcome fall Florida zone 8b.
Not sure if you havethis feature, the flower blue part will pop up just a little to let you know the pot is filled with water.
Jenny, how about filling the water area before you add soil. Then you’d know that it was full. Just a thought.
Can you help me find these self watering liners?? Can’t seem to find them!
Thanks, Jenny, for the info on the new aquapots. I have a traditional aqua pot which is working well for plants that like to be moist all the time. I'm a little hesitant to use an aquapot or aquapot insert for plants that like to dry out between waterings. Like geraniums or vinca or sedums, etc… When I randomly test the soil in my Aquapot with a moisture meter, it always registers wet, not just moist. So that seems to say to me that only plants that like to be in consistently moist soil will do well in an aqua pot? I am in zone 8A NC.
Square pots, I find, are more challenging to design. Hence, I have very few.
Gosh, if you have any tips on motivating a gardener when it's soupy hot, please share. The other day, I planned to plant a couple new perennial purchases. It took me so long to plant just one because I had to dig out some weeds and amend my sandy soil. I stopped. Then went for a long drive to cool off (my house is not air conditioned). I have avoided working outside since. Yesterday was a two cool bath day. TMI, I soak for hours, have a quart Mason jar of ice water and watch YouTube videos on my phone. 😊
I've been hearing crickets so they usually signal fall isn't far away.
Love the plant choices. Can’t wait to see how the bubblegum plays with the other plants, if it will take over or leave them some room. Can’t help but watch the girls❤ I would love to be able to keep chickens.
Does the water come up the tube? I think that would let you know if it's full if it does.
As for filling up the water reservoirs, I have a 3 gallon watering can from Gardener's Supply. That could be used to determine if the reservoirs are filled. Just a thought.
I don't have AquaPots, but for my self watering containers I use a wooden dowel in the pipe to let me know when the water gets low/high.
Jenny, what brand is your watering wand. Great info on the AquaPots…love Jack!
Thank you Jenny enjoyed the demo on Aqua Pot Lite I’m looking at purchasing answered a lot of questions.
Thank you for the honest product review
Hi Jenny, Could putting the pot on a paver help? By putting the pot on a paver you could ensure it is level and also see the excess water run out and therefore know the pot is full.
Never comment before but this was confusing why bring in a different pot to confuse people
Aqua pots are very nice but I would love to see lite weight urns that are Aqua pots, please pass this on to the designers.👍❤️
Those plants have really grown they are beautiful! I liked seeing the pretty chickens also the lite white aqua pots were very pretty!
Thank you so much Jenny for your review on these! Can’t wait to see your review in them! Great video! Happy Gardening! ❤️❤️
Could you refill that reservoir before adding soil ?
I feel your pain with the heat in Panama city fl. Love your garden. I can't wait til I can order from you all. Blessings
We’ve been really pleased with aquapot lite so far. Superbells always struggle for us but the ones in the new aquapots are really thriving!!
Looks beautiful. 👍
Nice pots but I really enjoyed the chickens.
Beautiful Jenny 🥰🥰
Hi. How cute to see the Girls today.
Totally off subject, but will the chickens need some sort of wind break or protection from cold? Those plants in front are all annuals, so they'll be gone.
The coop garden looks amazing! That aquapot lite fits in perfectly with the coop aesthetic. Love the plant choices. Can’t wait to see how it all performs. ❤
What about mosquitoes going down the tube and spawning larvae?
Great overview on Aqua Pots and how to fill Ceramic Pot . Where did you get those beautiful outdoor blue chairs/round table set?
My garden is more than pretty flowers, please check but your plants are realy amazing :)))
Love how the chickens watched you the entire time 🐔🐔🐔🐔🪴
The gardens by chicken coop are lovely
I have a whole bunch of Michael Kars pots that are not aqua pot. I’m anxious to try the inner workings. I looked on aqua pots website and didn’t find it yet a few weeks ago.
Please try geranium and sedums. Thx
Are aqua pots still on sale?
Love videos like this. Thanks!
Aquapot company needs to design one that can be used in hanging baskets. With the heat this year my coconut lined hanging baskets have been a problem. I've used your suggestion. Jenny, and will dunk the baskets in a bucket of water for a few hours every other day, and it's saved my plants. But it's a heavy job to take down and hang back up. If there were an aquapot feature I could just fill, it would make life easier.
Gotta say, at the beginning I was just there for the chickens and looking over the coop gardens. Love your girls, Jenny. I did get into your shade planter though.
The host a should be fine in the pot. I had some in a pot that I didn't get planted over winter. We dropped below 0° this past winter and the little ones survived.
Have to say the coup and chickens stole the show so cute!!!!!
Just came to mind watching you, what if you fill the aquapot with water first, then soil, and then water the plants as normal. Just a thought! Awesome plant combinations, as always! 🙋🏻♀️👏🏻🌿
How often do you have to fill the tube. Daily or a longer time?
Lovin tht hasta. Both containers are beautiful. Uv been wondering about self watering.
Is tht Jerry finally taking a break?
Wow!!! Tht side of the girl's house is beautiful. Yup they climb n fly. Thts how people lose thm cause they dont hv an enclosurem
I love the organize garden
The chicken coop plants are looking great! Cant believe how big the girls are already ❤