Quick and easy self-watering garden planters

Step 2 Name this Instructable

Press the top of the jug into the "floral foam" about 1/2 to 3/4". Bend the top half of the jug to one side until the floral foam breaks - this will make a small "plug" in the bottom so the soil doesn't pour out.

Comments

[wilson.joe]

you could drill little holes around the sides of the cap area where the cap use to be to help the sponge exporb water...

[lharris]

Hi, Can you clarify, please, "until it breaks"? Until what breaks? Since I don't have foam, I will be cutting whatever needs to break. Are you removing the neck of the jug? It appears intact in the picture showing the top being inserted in the bottom. Thanks for any help. Lana

[aperkins01096]

Hi Lana, you turn the top of the jug until the green foam breaks, leaving a small plug in the bottom. This allows water in, but the soil won't get out.

[andyhuntdesigns]

I think it means until the green floral foam breaks off into the neck of the jug

[aperkins01096]

Yes, you're right, that's not clear. I'll see if I can fix that. Until the foam breaks off inside.

[jany]

Ahhh. I get it now.! I think I will try that with a small ivy plant. Thank you so much for your input again. Jan

[aperkins01096]

Thanks! Send a picture!

[jany]

I would like to see more pictures. Im confused about the top part of the jug and the bottom half. Why is that ridge in the bottom of the jug so important?

[aperkins01096]

Hi Jany, The ridge holds the "spout" high enough that the water can enter. If it wasn't there, the rim of the spout could actually press too hard against the bottom of the jug, and not allow water in. I'll see if I can redo this instructable with more pics, or maybe a video to show the steps easier.