DIY 5-gal plastic self-watering tubs?

[GrannieAnnie]

Has anyone tried making self-watering tubs out of two white plastic 5-gal containers that nest within each other, the bottom one a water reservoir, the top one holding soil-less mix?
Just saw one made on you-tube and wondering.... since our son can get loads of those tubs free.

[GrannieAnnie]

[Kea]

Can you put the you tube link on please, so we know what you mean?

[GrannieAnnie]

Sorry, I meant to look it up then got side-tracked.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZUCxBHeq04 film made by SurviveLA.  TURN THE VOLUME DOWN unless you want sky-high bloodpressure.

[star]

I haven't seen this one before, but if your son can get these buckets I would give them a try.

Do let us know how they work..................sounds very interesting ;)

[GrannieAnnie]

I haven't seen this one before, but if your son can get these buckets I would give them a try.

Do let us know how they work..................sounds very interesting ;)

Too bad they look so plastic-y.

[star]

Ah yes.....but you can get rush or willow woven sheets to wrap round them (can you get them in the US?)

[GrannieAnnie]

Ah yes.....but you can get rush or willow woven sheets to wrap round them (can you get them in the US?)

Haven't seen that but then I'm not much of a shopper.

[star]

You could make some? They are very effective at hiding unsightly plastic pots or tyres in a garden. I hate shopping too, except in natures garden. I find all manner of lovely things when Im walking the dogs. Will add here, I always ask permission before taking anything :D