Easy Planters
A shaded path and a dark patio corner can both be brightened with a planter filled with ferns. And a self-watering planter makes the entire project simple all summer long. Self-watering planters are basically two compatibly sized containers, with the smaller one set into the larger one. Plants absorb water as they need it through their roots from the reservoir below. The container that holds the plants has holes in the bottom plus an overflow hole in the side. A piece of plastic pipe can be put into a central bottom hole to help water enter the plant container from the reservoir. The planting container is filled with moistened soil and plants. Then water can be poured into the pipe to fill the reservoir. Simple, do-it-yourself, self-watering planter plans are available at www.urbanorganicgardener.com and www.motherearthnews.com or you can purchase them from vendors such as Lechuza at www.lechuza.com or EarthBox at www.earthbox.com. The Lechuza products include designer cera...
