Introduction

One of the easiest ways to save time and money is making your own self watering planter. By properly caring for your plants, you’ll have more time to focus on other things, such as spending time with your friends or family. In this article, we will show you what you need in order to make your own self watering planters.

What You’ll Need

• You’ll need a plastic water bottle, a plastic planter, and a drill.
• You’ll also need a screwdriver to remove the cap from your bottle and to pop out the top of your planter (you can use your hands if there’s not much pressure holding them together; just be careful not to damage them!).
• A trowel will help you mix in fertilizer with soil in order to fill up both containers while adding drainage holes at the bottom of each container will make sure water doesn’t pool at the bottom and cause root rot or mold growth on higher levels of soil as well!
• Finally, add some plants! This is optional but very helpful when it comes time for watering: they’ll provide shade during hot days which helps keep plants cool enough that they don’t need extra watering often enough unless it’s summertime outside too!

Get to Work

• You will need to drill holes in the bottom of your planter.
• You will also need to drill holes into the plastic water bottle.
• Use a punch tool and make small holes throughout the sides of your water bottle.
• Line up your planter and water bottle so that they align well with each other, then use duct tape to secure them together (this step can be skipped if you have a lot of glue).

You’re almost done! Now, fill up your self watering planter with soil, fertilizer, and plants as needed.

Drill holes in your planter.

You will be placing your water bottle into your planter and drilling holes in both.

If you are using a store-bought planter, then you can easily drill holes in the bottom of it. If you have made your own out of wood or cardboard and have used soil instead of dirt, then drill some small holes into the bottom so that water can pass through it.

If you are using another type of plastic container (such as one from a juice carton), then cut off all sides except for one side that is left open – this will allow air to circulate around your plant roots when watering them. Once this is done, drill some small holes onto both sides of your container where there was once solid wall material before removing it with scissors or knives.

Punch holes in the water bottle.

• If you’re using a hammer and nail, take the nail and gently hammer it into the bottle. You should be able to feel where to place it as soon as you start hitting the bottle. It will take some time to get through all layers of plastic, but just keep going until there are holes in all areas of your plant container.
• If you have access to a drill, then that is definitely an easier option than using a hammer and nail. Drill multiple holes in your planter so that water can get through easily from all sides of your container.
• Use a hole puncher just like on paper! Punch out small circular sections from both top and bottom surfaces so there are plenty of places for water flow through once inside this container (and also remember not too much pressure when doing this because if done incorrectly could cause breakage).
• If you want something more precise (like if making lots) then try using glass cutting tools like those found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L6YH4DM?th=1&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp

Adding a drainage hole is optional but recommended.

Add a drainage hole to your self watering planter if you want to prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged. This can be done in several ways:

• Drill a drainage hole into the bottom of your self watering planter using an electric drill or hand screwdriver. Use caution and ensure that there is no sharp edge or dust on the bottom of the self watering planter when drilling it, as this could tear through the plastic and cause leaks. Drill at least 1 inch into the bottom so that water drains out easily, but not so deep that it creates too large an opening for roots to escape through.
• Punching with a nail or screwdriver is another way to add a drainage hole (simply poke away until you get through both sides), but it may rip out some plastic material around where you punch, resulting in leaky holes if you don’t seal them properly afterwards by covering them with something like duct tape or hot glue (make sure whatever material covers these holes doesn’t block any other parts of your plant).

Put the bottle in the planter.

• Put the bottle in the planter. The first step when making a self watering planter is to put your water bottle in the planter. Make sure you do this right, because if you don’t, it will end up being a hassle later on when you try to use it as a self-watering planter.

Add your soil, fertilizer, and plants.

Now that you have your DIY self watering planter, it’s time to add your soil, fertilizer and plants. First, add your soil. Make sure it’s well packed down so that it doesn’t move around as you add the other components. Then add your fertilizer evenly across the top of the soil. Finally, plant your plants in their respective containers and place them in their new home!

If you’re planning on being gone for more than a week, consider bringing

If you’re planning on being gone for more than a week, consider bringing your plant inside. It will experience less stress and be able to stay hydrated better if it’s in the house.

If you’re going to be away for an extended period of time, give your plant to a friend or family member who will take care of it while you’re gone. You can also ask them to water it daily so that it doesn’t dry out completely by accident.

If possible, put the planter somewhere shady so it’s not getting direct sunlight every day. If this isn’t possible, try putting it in another room with less natural light until you return from vacation (or work).

If there is no rain expected where the planter is located for at least 7 days straight after watering (as indicated by weather forecasts), consider placing an empty glass under each side spout and filling them with water before leaving home again so all four sides have access to moisture when needed most during these conditions; otherwise they may begin drying out faster than usual due to lack of rainwater absorption into soil within their containers’ depths which contains fewer nutrients than surface areas do due primarily only having been left outside unprotected since purchase date(s).

your plant inside or giving it to a friend who can water it while you’re gone.

If you’re away for more than a week, consider bringing your plant inside. It will be much happier in a nice, warm room than out in the cold and dry air. You can also give your potted plant to a friend or family member who will water it while you are gone. If neither of these options are viable choices, consider using an automated watering system so that plants aren’t left without any water at all!

Conclusion

Congrats! You now have a self-watering planter that will save you time and stress. Now, all you’ll need to do is relax while the plants take care of themselves.