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Self Watering Containers

How Self-Watering Containers Work

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My balcony garden went two weeks without being watered.

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Is Growing Food in a Plastic Container Safe?

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I usually stay away from plastic, but I can rationalize growing my food in the plastic containers.

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Testing Soil Amendments: Manure Tea vs Compost

Testing Soil Amendments

I’m starting a soil amendment showdown on my balcony – manure tea versus compost.

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Self-Watering Container Made Out of a Soda Bottle

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A fourth version of a self-watering container. This one using a soda bottle.

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How To Easily Make A Self-Watering Container

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I’ve taken all the pipe out of the self-watering containers and drilled a larger hole to water them.

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Yellow Plant Leaves: Use Coffee Grinds

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The leaves around the base of my plants are yellowing.

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Why To Use Two Containers When Making A Self-Watering Container

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The self-watering containers are built from two containers instead of the vinyl tile insert.

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Breakdown Your Self Watering Containers Before They Freeze

Breaking down a container garden.

I waited too long to break down my vegetable garden in Brooklyn and the containers froze up. I’ll have to wait for them to defrost to continue.

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