Planters and pots make for a charming container garden. But they come with a drawback: Less soil means more watering. This ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: sagarmanis via Getty Images With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, ...

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 ...

Here in the desert, I needed some last-minute photography for my new book on growing vegetables in drought, but it was too early. So I bought a bunch of self-watering containers to use in my unheated ...

Every garden needs water to grow, but with a container’s small amount of soil, watering is vital for plants to look their best. But don’t overdo it, either. “Proper drainage is just as important as ...

The author makes a great promise that you can have fresh vegetables by watering only once a week and never weeding. The secret is self-watering containers. He suggests these new pots will do for ...