Three Simple Techniques to make a Self Watering Flower Window Box

Three Simple Techniques to make a Self Watering Flower Window BoxAuthor: Manseo SharmaIn the present scenario, self watering flower window boxes are popping up as a new trend. And of course, it saves both time and money and keeping your plants looking healthy when we are quite busy we forget, or we have to go on holiday.  Anyway, there are 3 simple techniques to make your flower window boxes self-watering. 1. Using a water reservoir system. 2. Using a drip irrigation kit or 3. By managing your sprinkler system. The method of using a water reservoir system is quite trendy among the people. This technique involves the use of a water reservoir insert that sits on the bottom of window box. Self watering water reservoir stores extra water under the soil surface.

Generally, this involves a wicking technique that is in contact with this isolated water and soil. The wicks pull out the water from the reservoir and into the soil continually, thus refilling it as it runs dry. To a large extent, this is the same way that water spread throughout a piece of cloth by dipping one corner of it in a glass of water. Normally, water reservoirs have to be refilled every 14 days, but they can keep plants from dying for persons with hectic routine that are always on the move.

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