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S.I.P. Gardening: Self Irrigating Planters

Tammy Clayton

The problem with standard containers and planters is that you must pour lots of water in through the top to get good consistent moisture to all the roots. Potting mix has sharp drainage to protect roots from rot, so you have very low moisture retention as all unabsorbed moisture quickly exits at the bottom. This…

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