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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

A DIY self-watering planter can solve all your greenhouse irrigation woes – here's how to make one in 6 simple steps

A grand greenhouse surrounded by flower-filled beds at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Watering is a necessary chore, yet it doesn't need to be a challenge. Whether you love it or loathe it, you need to do it to keep plants alive, but you can relieve some of the pressure with self-watering planters. And, what's even better, is that you can make a DIY self-watering planter in just a few simple steps.

When you shop around, many self-watering planters are small and suited for indoor plants, while larger ones carry a hefty price tag. You can get self-watering systems for watering greenhouse crops, but what if you are growing on a budget? This is one scenario where making a DIY self-watering planter comes in extremely handy.

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