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Title: DIY 5-gal plastic self-watering tubs?
Post by: GrannieAnnie on February 18, 2008, 12:03:05
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.
Title: Re: DIY 5-gal plastic self-watering tubs?
Post by: Kea on February 18, 2008, 18:24:11
Can you put the you tube link on please, so we know what you mean?
Title: Re: DIY 5-gal plastic self-watering tubs?
Post by: GrannieAnnie on February 19, 2008, 01:33:25
Sorry, I meant to look it up then got side-tracked.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZUCxBHeq04 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZUCxBHeq04) film made by SurviveLA.  TURN THE VOLUME DOWN unless you want sky-high bloodpressure.
Title: Re: DIY 5-gal plastic self-watering tubs?
Post by: star on February 19, 2008, 16:55:53
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 ;)
Title: Re: DIY 5-gal plastic self-watering tubs?
Post by: GrannieAnnie on February 19, 2008, 18:21:27
Quote from: star on February 19, 2008, 16:55:53
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.
Title: Re: DIY 5-gal plastic self-watering tubs?
Post by: star on February 19, 2008, 18:54:04
Ah yes.....but you can get rush or willow woven sheets to wrap round them (can you get them in the US?)
Title: Re: DIY 5-gal plastic self-watering tubs?
Post by: GrannieAnnie on February 19, 2008, 22:46:39
Quote from: star on February 19, 2008, 18:54:04
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.
Title: Re: DIY 5-gal plastic self-watering tubs?
Post by: star on February 20, 2008, 11:40:30
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