Raised Self Watering Garden Beds

Self watering wicking bed design principles.

Raised self watering garden beds.

On the first l shaped bed i do not think we got the liner just right because it never seems to fill up properly with water. Self watering pots have been around for decades and are based o the principle of sub irrigation where the water supply sits below the. So much in fact that we built a second matching bed to increase our gardening space. We have really enjoyed the raised garden bed.

There are commercial raised wicking beds self watering containers and container gardens on the market which are convenient for those who want instant gratification but for those of us on a. After years of testing i m ready to share the most important elements that every self watering wicking bed needs to have in it. Timers can be adjusted to water every day during the warmest months of the year or less often depending on rain and other weather conditions. Vegepod raised garden bed kit large 78 7 in.

I ve grown tired of incomplete or even faulty tutorials. With the newer simpler shaped bed the self watering does seem to work. Vegepod raised garden bed self watering container garden kit with protective cover easily elevated to waist height 10 years warranty large vegepod 4 5 out of 5 stars 29 459 00 459. Don t use garden soil or a heavy potting soil in your raised garden.

Inconsistent watering causes seeds and seedlings to dry out and die and it stresses established plants which invites pests and diseases. You can also buy potting soil specifically formulated for self watering planters. I can t keep silent any longer. Use a light fluffy soilless blend that will retain moisture without compacting or becoming waterlogged.

Earth brown resin raised garden bed grow box kit with self watering system and casters patio and deck gardening 4 6 out of 5 stars 215 40 78 40. 2 m x 1 m container with protective cover self watering.