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Cole & Mason H105349 Burwell Self-Watering Potted Herb Saver, Windowsill Herb Planter Indoor/Herb Box/Indoor Herb Garden, Triple, Suitable for 3 pots (85 mm), Includes 12 x Pads

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A good self-watering pot will allow a plant to drink at its own pace and massively reduces the guessing game of when to water,” Besheer says. “The thing we like to tell our customers is that most plants like wet feet and dry ankles. The soil mass should never feel soggy, and with a good self-watering set-up the top layer of soil usually gets somewhat dry.” The fluid lines of this planter complement the natural look of your plants while the matte white finish doesn’t draw too much attention from the star of the show. There are three sizes to choose from, and the largest size measures 10 inches in diameter; that’s enough space to hold a small tree, such as fiddle leaf figs, or a monstera. West Elm makes a complementary line of home decor in this line, including planters in other sizes as well as tabletop centerpieces and vases. You can create a grouping for a larger impact or let individual planters make a style statement on their own. Planters are often made of ceramic, terracotta, wood, stone, fiberglass, plastic, and more. The material you choose will impact the planter’s weight, along with its porosity and aesthetics. This self-watering planter features a foolproof way to give your plants exactly what they need, when they need it. Just use a gardening hose or watering can to fill the reservoir with water. The roots will soak up water from the bottom, and the gauge at the top indicates the plant’s level of hydration.

The Lechuza Cube Cottage 50 Self-Watering Garden Planter is the best outdoor self-watering planter. The cube-shaped planter has a built-in water level indicator that lets you know exactly when it’s time to water it. There’s also a removable drainage plug on the bottom, which is important for outdoor planters so that excess water can drain after a heavy rain. Myers recommends buying a quality potting mix for indoor or outdoors that not only holds moisture, but will provide air space for sufficient drainage. Beneficial potting mixes include perlite, vermiculite, or organic matter.If you keep the reservoir full, it won’t be a problem,” Myers says. “But if you let it go too dry, just be sure to fill it up soon. You don’t want to be filling the reservoir everyday since that defeats the purpose. But do be sure to monitor it.”

Self-watering planters work by drawing water from an internal reservoir — usually via a fabric cord or porous terra-cotta barrier. This moistens the soil, and from there, the plant's roots can absorb the amount of water they need. This method helps prevent hard-to-fix issues from overwatering, such as root rot. If you have tropical plants that require keeping the soil moist, a self-watering planter can help prevent them from drying out; you'll just need to keep the reservoir topped off more often. Self-watering planters are often heavy-grade plastic, which is a good material because it can hold up to the elements, and you don’t have to worry about soil or water damaging it. Resin, cedar, and treated metal are other options. These can be more expensive and heavier to move than their plastic counterparts, but they often resist rusting, warping, and fading. Our best overall option, the Plow & Hearth Sussex Self-Watering Resin Pot Planter is made of durable resin but is stylish enough to display on a front porch. Self-watering: Some indoor herb gardens have timers to automatically water according to a schedule, while others require manual watering. If you're the type to forget to water your plants, you'll want to invest in an automatic machine. Indoor planters usually have a drainage hole, though some planters have more than one and others have none. Ideally, you should look for a planter with at least one drainage hole. Some include a plug that you can either leave in place or remove, depending on your watering routine. Since poor drainage is a common reason houseplants die, this is not a feature to be overlooked. The diameter of an indoor planter should match the size requirements of your plant. A planter that is too small can stifle the growth of your plant, while one that is too large may look out of proportion.

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If excess water can drain out, root rot shouldn’t be a problem, says Myers. The best self-watering planters have holes to allow excess water to drain out. Once planted, your herbs will be self-sufficient. Just water it and the planter will slowly water your plant for two weeks. A viewing window into the planter’s water reservoir at the bottom will let you easily see when it’s time to water again. Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab as well as a trained cook and a published recipe developer. She has a grand diplome in classic culinary arts from the former French Culinary Institute and a certificate in culinary nutrition from the former Natural Gourmet Institute, now both known as the Institute of Culinary Education. The water reservoir on the bottom clearly shows the current water level. A cotton rope suspended in the water reservoir brings water up to the soil and the plant’s roots, as needed, although the reservoir can show dirt after some time, it can be cleaned out periodically to keep that sparkling look. Emptying and refilling the water and cleaning out the reservoir can help keep your plants happy, which is always important.

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