Wicking beds and self-watering plant pots can produce veggies, herbs, and flowers with less water, and are simple enough to build yourself. Here's how to create one from a food-grade plastic barrel.

Recently, I was at my local food co-op and chatted with a friend about her gardens. She told me that she is having fabulous luck growing tomatoes, peppers and more in a bucket system she constructed.

We've shown you how to make self-watering planter boxes with plastic storage containers, but if you want something a little more permanent for your backyard, The Family Handyman has a great design for ...

Self-watering planters aren’t just for plant novices, forgetful people or overzealous waterers. Even the best plant parents can benefit from having a self-watering planter (or two) since they ...

If you've ever struggled to stay on top of watering your houseplants, chances are you've bought (or considered buying) a self-watering planter. They're convenient and time-saving, allowing you to go ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. So how do they work? While not all self-watering planters have the same design, most include a ...