{"id":2610,"date":"2019-10-23T19:05:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T19:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbexaminer.com\/?p=2610"},"modified":"2020-03-05T21:39:43","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T21:39:43","slug":"best-self-watering-planters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.herbexaminer.com\/equipment\/best-self-watering-planters\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Self Watering Planters: Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Traditional gardening can be fun, but it can also be an exercise in failure for those of us without a green thumb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But thanks to some modest advancements in gardening technology, we now have some viable alternatives to diving deep into the dirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-watering planters generally have two separate containers, one container encapsulates the other; the innermost container holds the nutrients (often fiber soil or coconut coir) and the outer container acts as an artificial reservoir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jump to the Reviews:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Self Watering Planters Comparison Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Planter<\/th>Design<\/th>Type\/
\nWeight\/
\nMaterial
\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mayne Fairfield Patio Planter<\/a><\/td>\"<\/td>Patio Planter.
\n13-lbs.
\nPlastic Build.
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T4U 6 Inch Plastic Self Watering Planter<\/a><\/td>\"T4U<\/td>Pot Planter.
\n1.3-lbs.
\nPolypropylene & Plastic.
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lechuza Cubico Color 30 Self-Watering Garden Planter<\/a><\/td>\"Lechuza<\/td>Garden Planter.
\n10.5-lbs.
\nPolypropylene & Plastic.
\n
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7 inch Self Watering Planter<\/a><\/td>\"7<\/td>Pot Planter.
\n3.75-lbs.
\nPolypropylene & Plastic.
\n
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aquaphoric Herb Garden Tub<\/a><\/td>\"Aquaphoric<\/td>Tub Planter.
\n2.01-lbs.
\nPolypropylene & Plastic.
\n
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aquaphoric Self Watering Planter<\/a><\/td>\"Aquaphoric<\/td>Pot Planter.
\n1.27-lbs.
\nPlastic.
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n

Self Watering Planters – The Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few key benefits of self-watering planters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Self-watering<\/strong> – most self-watering planters use a water\/nutrient reservoir and a water level indicator that lets you know when to refill the tank.<\/li>
  2. Most units can be used indoors or outdoors<\/strong>; self-watering planters are highly versatile – they look great in any space.<\/li>
  3. Work well as decorations<\/strong>: Available in every shape and size imaginable, I haven’t come across a single bad looking self-watering planter. <\/li>
  4. Easy to set up<\/strong>: Most units take less than 5 minutes to set up thanks to minimal designs. <\/li>
  5. Can grow most plants, herbs, and perennials. <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Self Watering Planter Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Different Growing Mediums<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The majority of self-watering planters use one of three different growing mediums:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Coconut Coir: <\/strong>is a fibrous material that is torn straight from coconut shells. It provides excellent water retention and plenty of space for aeration while also maintaining a consistent pH balance between 5.2 – 6.8. Coconut coir still requires additional nutrients because – like with other growing mediums – pH balance tends to fluctuate over time.<\/li>
    2. Fiber Soil:<\/strong> is an improved iteration of traditional soil. It provides an extraordinary level of water absorption while maintaining fairly neutral pH levels. <\/li>
    3. Soil:<\/strong> is… well, soil. It’s a combination of various minerals and organic matter that is required for the growth of plants. One could say that soil is a ‘traditional’ growing medium. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Best Self-Watering Planters <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      After testing for build quality, design, ease of use, and grow quality, we picked our favorite 6 self-watering planters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Mayne Fairfield Patio Planter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      front view of the Mayne Fairfield<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
      Check Price<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Bigger isn’t always better, but in the case of self-watering planters, I like em’ big!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here’s what the Mayne Fairfield has to offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n