After 3 years of continuous use, I can't say enough good things about the GreenStalk planter! It's a nice solution to a common problem – effectively and efficiently growing plants in a small space. It’s well-designed, easy to use, allows you to grow a huge number of plants in a very small area, and keeps those plants evenly watered. And with the optional Mover, it can be easily turned or moved as needed. Continue Reading
This is one of my favorite self-watering planters. Not only does it look great, it also works very well. The capillary tubes do a fantastic job of wicking water from the reservoir up to the plant roots. The galvanized steel sides and faux wood aluminum trim withstand even Tucson’s summer blast furnace. And the optional casters make the planters easy to move around. Continue Reading
This is one of my favorite gardening containers. It produces bountiful crops, is self-watering, protects plants from birds and other pests, and takes up limited space – great for patio gardening. With the optional stand (with or without casters), you can garden at waist height. The cover keeps pesky critters away, is easy to open and close, and has an integrated watering system. It does take patience to assemble all the parts but the instructions Continue Reading
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. In this video, Monica walks you through the different 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. With the right self-watering planter you can Continue Reading
Overall, this is an attractive self-watering planter and trellis kit that may do best on lawn or bare ground that will absorb reservoir water overflow. The components are sturdy and well made. The 5 gallon reservoir is easy to fill, the capillary strip wicks water from the reservoir to keep soil evenly moist and the trellis holds climbing plants easily. However, there’s no water level indicator so it’s difficult to know when to refill the Continue Reading
This self-watering planter and support cage works well for growing tomatoes, especially when grow in the organic potting mix and tomato fertilizer that comes with the kit. The 4-gallon reservoir means that you don’t have to water as often and the fill spout is large enough to make filling the reservoir a breeze. Of all the tomato growing kits or planters I’ve tested, this is the one I like best. Continue Reading
This new planter kit, available exclusively from Gardener’s Supply, is supposed to “grow 35% more tomatoes” and “guarantee a big harvest of delicious organic tomatoes.” I’m not sure what that number is compared against, but anything that promises to produce more tasty tomatoes is worth trying. Continue Reading
The idea of being able to grow 24 square feet of plants in a 4 square foot space by going up rather than out has a lot of appeal not only as a space-saver, but also to add a dramatic vertical element to the garden, or in my case, a dock. What I wondered was whether, even with drip irrigation, the containers would dry out too quickly, making a stressful growing environment for the plants. Here's Continue Reading
GrowBox self watering planters from Garden Patch have been around for a few years but they’ve recently introduced some new colors, including this fun eggplant color. So I thought it was time to try it out and see how it would work for growing greens in the harsh, sunny climate of Tucson. >> Check out […] Continue Reading
SimGar (short for The Simple Garden) was developed with the busy person in mind. Sow your seeds or transplant your seedlings into the two planter boxes, and SimGar will take care of the watering. A reservoir holds 30 gallons of water–enough to keep plants hydrated for weeks–and a submersible pump powered by a solar panel […] Continue Reading
I’m one of those gardeners who can grow just about anything – as long as it’s in the ground. But put a plant in a pot or container of any kind and I’ll kill it within a month. Why? Because I forget to water it! And, with most containers, you need to water frequently, even […] Continue Reading
