Top 5 Self-Watering Planters That Make Gardening Easy

Those who plant a garden, plants happiness, says a Chinese proverb. To make our life easier, manufacturers have come with a brilliant idea – the production of self watering planters. Now, you can grow vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers at home with a very easy to use, self-managing planter system.

The biggest advantage of the self-watering planters is the conservation of water. Therefore, they require less water because you should moisten the plant just enough to keep the reservoir’s water level consistent. By using a traditional container, you will lose a lot of water through the drainage hole before the soil has been saturated. On the other hand, these planters will help you cut back on diseases because this way you are adding water directly into the reservoir instead of splashing it on the leaves or soil and creating a perfect environment for mildew.

Self Watering Planters – Urban Gardening

• Glowpear Self-Watering Planter

If you still have not purchased self-watering planters for your garden because you do not like the designs and you are not attracted to them, the new designs by Glowpear might make you a fan. Designed for growing a wide range of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, no space is too large or too small for these sophisticated planters. Their contemporary design aesthetic and durable construction make them perfect for balconies, decks and patios, standing alone or interconnected with each other.

 

• EarthBox

This is the most popular self-watering planters nowadays. They have been around since 1994 and were developed by commercial farmers. They can be used on rooftop gardens, balcony gardens as well as school gardens. EarthBox planters have been proven both in the laboratory and on the farm, giving great results even if you do not have a green thumb. They eliminate guesswork and control soil conditions, therefore you will get the aimed results with less fertilizer, less water and basically no effort. These smart self-watering planters will give you an easy garden – no digging, no weeding, just put them on sunlight and add plants and water.

 

• Brookstone Self-Watering Planter

If you are planning to go on a vacation but have no one to look after your plants, stop worrying because Brookstone self-watering planters are here to help you. Available in eight colours, this sleek rectangular system is 40cm long and 14cm wide. The water reservoir, which is separated from soil by the company’s specially formulated granular material that provides nutrition for plants, is connected to a unique funnel system.

 

• Tiered Self-Watering Planter

Who would possibly not like a tower of blooms? There are not many tiered self-watering planters on the market, and this one is manufactured in Italy, the country which masters designs. This amazing piece of art consists of 10 small 38cm wide pots and wheels, which means you can roll it and change its location wherever you please. The water infiltrates through a wick system which is hidden in the bottom of each pot. They are available in white and green.

 

• Eva-Solo Orchid Planter

Orchids are known for their sensitivity and are quite hard to look after. However, if you keep in mind that they hate standing in water and must have a drainage system because they are hardy and do not need much water, you will be able to keep them alive. The Eva Solo is specially designed for orchids, providing them with the special care they need. These self-watering planters have a nylon wick at the base which allows orchids to sip just as much water as they need, without swamping them. Available in simple round forms of black or white glazed faience, these planters make every home more inviting.