raised-bed Raised bed self wattering garden planter

[Jeff H]

My father-in-law sent me this article. Looks interesting but a lot more work than the drip line and emitters with a water timer from Home Depot that I was thinking about using for an automated watering system.


http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Outdoor-Projects/Yard/Planters---Containers/build-your-own-self-watering-planter/View-All


The only thing I am concerned about is that it would seem to saturate the deep soil since there is no way to regulate how much water is dispensed.

Your thoughts?

 

[sosl0w]

That would be great if you want to build boxes and only grow a limited amount of plants. But if your like me and your trying to come up with a way to auto water 60+ plants, drip line & emitters are just about your only option.

 

[Helltaco]

If built right, it will only wic up so much water and the roots mostly don't grow into the wic. I would build as many as my father-in-law would pay for and no more.