Great video. Here’s a tip. You should plant the cotton 3-4 inches into the dirt so the roots can reach the water. Tie a weight to the end in the water so it doesn’t come out
i am always looking for a less expensive way to water. I was just looking at drip irrigation systems. Thanks for this explanation I will be working on it tomorrow.
Thank you for your brilliant idea, I was just worrying about my son’s sunflowers and my bonsai plants. Since we are going away in August for a week. Thank you
Yes, it has been working for me for years now. Just watch on the cloth...once the water doesnt transfer,,,then change the cloth/wick> THanks for watching
Gardening is a healthy activity. For me, it's like a therapy. I Enjoy seeing your videos. Your new friend here, hope to see you around, thank you for sharing, stay connected!
I am really enjoying your channel which I discovered recently. You and I have a lot of the same interests so it's wonderful to watch your videos. I am unable to do a lot of the things I used to do due to an illness, but now at least I have more time to watch TH-cam videos while recuperating. Haha. I am also of Pinoy heritage so, for me, this is like visiting a friend.
Wow....salamat kabayan! Nice to meet my fellow Filipinos here in youtube! Thanks for watching....and subscribing too. Hope you'll find more enjoyable videos in my channel.
Thank you for sharing. Last summer I planted six geraniums on the hot west side. I carried a gallon of water to each plant every day. This will be a great problem solver.
Hi there! Where do you find the hanging baskets that are on your grow buckets? I think that would be a perfect place to keep the water reservoir. Does it matter if the gallon jug is off to the side or on the ground next to the pot? How important is positioning of the water source? Thank you so much for this video!
I think l got them from Aldi store, can't remember exactly. The positioning of the jug doesnt really matter...what matters is the cloth that will transcend the water from the jug to the dirt. Its like osmosis. Altho l suggest that the jug should be higher than the dirt. Be sure to use cotton fabric, and change it once it is soiled or dirty. Just try to experiment on it. Once the water stops from transferring, then time to change the favric
I like how you have all your trees planted in pots. Where do you buy your pots from? How often do you have to fill the bottles in this size pot? Thanks
Great advice! I wonder whether a pinch of apple cider vinegar OR peroxide (never use those two ingredients together) would help to keep the water from becoming moldy.
Nice with this method, plants don’t get to much water or to less… if you collect the rainwater in a barrel and autofill your “bottles” with a dripping system would be very nice. Better for your plants aswel instead of tap water
It depends.....I just refill them whenever l water the plants, every other day during the very hot summer, and 2-3x a wk during colder days. This will just keep the dirt moist, but you still have to water the plants.Thanks for watching
Is this system gravity dependent? In other words do the bottles have to be at the level of the topsoil line? Can I place the bottle below the top of the planter tops?
Not really...these are all on top of the soil inside my containers. But yes, you can also bury the bottle a little as long as the water comes out from the 'wick' or cotton cloth Thanks for watching
Hi May, very interesting video. Thanks….just one question…doesn’t the water get hot around noon time a When the sun is at its brightest. I’m also in California and the sun can be scorching. Will wait for your reply, many thanks again.
Hi Maria Corazon....nope, the water doesnt get that hot to burn the plants. Altho you have to refill it more often during those scorching weathers here in Socal....and be mindful of the "wick" . Thanks for watching
Im using it for every trees and plants l have, so why not with the tomatoes? Yes, runs all day until the water runs out. If it runs out...then the wicking system works well. Thanks for watching!
Hi, how often did you water your plants, and how often do you water your plants now? Does this process eliminate the watering routine or I still need to water my plants occasionally... Will this wicking system give sufficient moist for my potted plants to survive without extra watering. What's your thought?
Hello my friend....as l explained in my video....you still have to water your plants in the pot regularly. This will just keep the soil moist in between your watering, and those days you forget or busy to water your plants. Specially this summer, watering is a must. This will just help them not to dehydrate. I hope this helps.
Hi May. I tried your DIY self watering system but I noticed that the drips come very infrequent as I checked it the next day. Water drops are only about 2x in a minute which is very little water going into my plants. Can you help me to make this work? Many thanks.
It mainly depends on the kind of fabric that you use. There is no scientific explanation to this but a plain method of osmosis...or the transfer of water . Please look for a cotton fabric, so water can transfer easily. THanks!
Napapangiti ako fren kasi yng utak natin prang nagkokonekta na. Two weeks ago ako naggnyan dahil sobrang init na talga dito tapos kahit twice mgdilig eh mabilis pa rin matuyuan dahil sa pots lng d ko pa lng naedit, iba lng ng konti sa akin. Natatawa ako sa tshirt ng husband hehe! Yes more videos please. Love to watch them and to see you vlogging. :)
Does the water jug have to be in the plant? CAN THE WATER SOURCE be on the ground or does it need to be even.....help....I am trying to do this system to flowers in pots that are full of flowers.....
I find it more practical for the jug to be in the pot so the water can flow easily to the soil. You dont want it running too long, coz the heat might stop the flow of the water running because it will dry up the wick. But try to do some experiment, so you will know what does best to your plants
@@may.africaI saw your video ...I tried it with cotton ..denim...soft denim...but the end part near the root about 3 inches dries ...its gal bottles I am using...and its outdoors in the sun...I live in the caribbean...what advice can you give...I trying different cotton based fabric to see what works best
That's what l've been using all year long. But of course, this wont replace watering them...it will just help the soil to keep moist. Thanks for watching
It all depends on whatever empty plastic containers you have. The water will depend on the weather, and the wick or cloth that you will use. Just try to watch it for the first few days, and you will know when to refill your empty bottles.
Depends really on the weather and the condition of the shirt/fabric. Some fabric transfers the water easily, some not. In my case, its normally 4-5 days. Thanks for watching.
ay ganon....pag sobrang init na...eh dapat din diligin ang mga halaman at basahin na yung cloth....saka dapat pinapalitan din yon at least once a month.....kasi pag madumi na yung cloth...dina dadaloy ng maayos yung tubig. Kung gumana siya nung una....that means....malinis pa yung cloth kaya maganda ang daloy ng tubig. Try mo lang ulit, baka sakaling makatulong din. Pero as l said....kailangan pa ring magdilig.....kung baga eh eh this will just keep the soil moist. Salamat at panood my friend.
This will just keep the soil moist. Di na kailangan ng hose....effective naman siya. Kaya lang kailangan lang palitan yung wick pag madumi na. Thanks for watching
Wives, before shredding one of your husband's old shirts, please make sure that it's not one of his favorites. Men tend to grow very attached to old, comfy shirts.
So this is why my t-shirts been disappearing when I was still with my ex. I don't feel so bad now since I use her toothbrush when I clean the toilet 😁😁
So don't watch the whole thing. There, solved it for you. Do you have a shorter video made that I can watch? Sorry if I come across as rude, but your comment was rude and unnecessary
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Save the caps to your milk jugs, etc and drill a hole large enough to fit your wick. Screw it back onto the jug and solve the mosquito problem too. 😊
Great video. Here’s a tip. You should plant the cotton 3-4 inches into the dirt so the roots can reach the water. Tie a weight to the end in the water so it doesn’t come out
Thanks for the tip!
😅preferably the shirt of your husband.thank you for sharing a money saving method.love it
Thanks for watching!
I was cracking up!!! I definitely was thinking of my husbands clothes🤣 I'm not gonna ruin a good cotton shirt!!
Love this video! Thank you! Very helpful! I will do something similar for my fruits and veggies!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching my video!
Omg so smart and simple! And its such a good way to re use the old shirt and plastic bottle ! I will try. Thank you for sharing
Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching
i am always looking for a less expensive way to water. I was just looking at drip irrigation systems. Thanks for this explanation I will be working on it tomorrow.
Glad to help my dear, lm sure your plants will be happy to get misted by the wick. Thanks for watching
Great tip, great video, and what an amazing garden you have! Thank you!
Ohh...Thank you so much!
Que buena idea gracias por su tiempo señora bella bendiciones
Gracias mi amiga! Gracias!
Thank you for your brilliant idea, I was just worrying about my son’s sunflowers and my bonsai plants. Since we are going away in August for a week. Thank you
I hope this method helps. If you'll be out for a week, make sure to use a bigger bucket so water wont run out. Thanks for watching.
wow, amazing watering system, this can help a lot to gardeners and farmers out there...
Oh...thank you for watching
I love your garden. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching
Thanks for sharing this beautiful video, my friend !💐 LIKED !!!😍👍
Wish You a happy week !☀️
Many kind greetings🌸
Arlett
...sorry for the delay my friend. Just came from your house at sinamahan na kitang kumain sa lechong manok
Love this can't wait to try it.
Yes, it has been working for me for years now. Just watch on the cloth...once the water doesnt transfer,,,then change the cloth/wick> THanks for watching
Gardening is a healthy activity. For me, it's like a therapy. I Enjoy seeing your videos. Your new friend here, hope to see you around, thank you for sharing, stay connected!
Thanks.
Amazing watering system .thanks for this idea
Thank you so much for watching
Excellent idea po. Thank you for sharing. Sending my support.
Salamuch!!
God blessed your Heart ❤️, for sharing awesome an wonderful ❤️ .
Thank you so much! for watching!
Oh nice idea po at parang ang sarap tumira Jan madam,thank you for sharing your video 😘😘😘
Thank you din
Loved your diy wicking watering system.
Thank you so much
I am really enjoying your channel which I discovered recently. You and I have a lot of the same interests so it's wonderful to watch your videos. I am unable to do a lot of the things I used to do due to an illness, but now at least I have more time to watch TH-cam videos while recuperating. Haha. I am also of Pinoy heritage so, for me, this is like visiting a friend.
Wow....salamat kabayan! Nice to meet my fellow Filipinos here in youtube! Thanks for watching....and subscribing too. Hope you'll find more enjoyable videos in my channel.
This is awesome, thank you for sharing!
i hope it helps....
Thanks for watching
Great tip, thank you. Also, your haircut and that hat-so cute. Totally rocking it.
Oh....thank you so very much! And thanks for watching
I love your video Antie.
Excellent my friend thank you for sharing god bless
Thanks my fren
Thank you for sharing. Last summer I planted six geraniums on the hot west side. I carried a gallon of water to each plant every day. This will be a great problem solver.
Yes, it will keep your soil moist, during those times you cant water your plants. Thanks for watching
ang galing po nyan! dami nyong tanim. 👍🏼
yeah, para pag pumasyal kayo dito, pwede nang mag harvest
Wow galing nmn ng ginawa mong watering system npakacreative 👍
O..di ba fren?
@@may.africa yes 👌
great idea!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching
Great tip! I’m going on vacation and your video is the best one, going to use. And also you look so cute in that hat!!
Thank you so very much. I hope this works for you too!
That's a good idea of watering the plants.done po sis
Thanks my dear!
I will definitely try this!!
Oh...thanks....Summer is on the way and will save us some time in going out to check our plants
Good idea,, thanks for sharing..full support send stay connected
Thanks for watching
I was just about to throw some old shirts away now I shall keep them thank you so much
Give them to me, coz lm running out of shirts from my hubby! Hahahha. You certainly can make use of them!
Wow it's good & nice idea friend. Thanks for your visit & support. I joined your channel now. Stay safe & always connected
Thank you so much
Great idea hack! Tks for sharing
Thanks for watching
Thank you!
Thanks for watching
Hi there! Where do you find the hanging baskets that are on your grow buckets? I think that would be a perfect place to keep the water reservoir. Does it matter if the gallon jug is off to the side or on the ground next to the pot? How important is positioning of the water source? Thank you so much for this video!
I think l got them from Aldi store, can't remember exactly.
The positioning of the jug doesnt really matter...what matters is the cloth that will transcend the water from the jug to the dirt. Its like osmosis. Altho l suggest that the jug should be higher than the dirt. Be sure to use cotton fabric, and change it once it is soiled or dirty. Just try to experiment on it. Once the water stops from transferring, then time to change the favric
Great invention. Take care always
Thanks for watching. Nagiwan na ako ng regalo sa yo
Beautiful!!!
Thanks for watching
works perfectly: different sizes for different plants
Very informative. Salamat po
Salamuch din sa panonood kabayan!
Good idea dear stay safe
Sending my support lets stay con
Thanks for watching
Yayiee uwuu hihi thank you for sharing this for inspirre us wahh gashh happy day tlagaa ngaa nmn yayiee uwu soo talented wahh xoxo
Tenchu! galing na ako sa bahay mo at nanguha ng mga tips
Thanks for this life hacks. Stay conn
Thanks for watching
Wonderful 💐👌💖
Thanks for watching. Been in your house
this is amazing though. i will be using this
Thank you, l hope you'll find it helpful
I like how you have all your trees planted in pots. Where do you buy your pots from? How often do you have to fill the bottles in this size pot?
Thanks
Thanks for watching. I have a supplier of pots l go to near our place.
It would take 2-3 days before l refill the bottles...depends on the weather
Great advice! I wonder whether a pinch of apple cider vinegar OR peroxide (never use those two ingredients together) would help to keep the water from becoming moldy.
I never tried any of those in my jugs. Normally, l just changed the cloth which serves as the wick.
Great Video
Thanks for watching
thanks
thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching
Nice with this method, plants don’t get to much water or to less… if you collect the rainwater in a barrel and autofill your “bottles” with a dripping system would be very nice. Better for your plants aswel instead of tap water
Hi....thanks for watching! That would be the best...rain waer, but unfortunately, we dont get that much rain here in Sothern California.
Good idea thank you for sharing
Nagtambay pa po sana makatambay din sa resort ko
Thanks....nadeliver ko na regalo ko sayo
Such a great!!! How long until you have to refill them?
It depends.....I just refill them whenever l water the plants, every other day during the very hot summer, and 2-3x a wk during colder days. This will just keep the dirt moist, but you still have to water the plants.Thanks for watching
Is this system gravity dependent? In other words do the bottles have to be at the level of the topsoil line? Can I place the bottle below the top of the planter tops?
Not really...these are all on top of the soil inside my containers. But yes, you can also bury the bottle a little as long as the water comes out from the 'wick' or cotton cloth
Thanks for watching
Great video
Thanks for the visit. Im on my way to your channel
Hi May, very interesting video. Thanks….just one question…doesn’t the water get hot around noon time a
When the sun is at its brightest. I’m also in California and the sun can be scorching. Will wait for your reply, many thanks again.
Hi Maria Corazon....nope, the water doesnt get that hot to burn the plants. Altho you have to refill it more often during those scorching weathers here in Socal....and be mindful of the "wick" . Thanks for watching
How big those containers r ?
Damn this is super smart
Oh...thank you so very much!!!!
I love this idea. if I go on vacation for 4 days will this keep my plants alive?
Not unless the weather goes really hot! But it will keep the soil moist for days. Give it a try before you go on a vacation
And thanks for watching
Do you bury one end of the shirt cloth into the plant or just lay it next to the stems?
Hi...thanks for watching. I just lay it next to the stem.
Wow! would this work with tomatoes? Also does it wick all the way till the water runs out of theJug? Thank you young lady!
Im using it for every trees and plants l have, so why not with the tomatoes? Yes, runs all day until the water runs out. If it runs out...then the wicking system works well.
Thanks for watching!
can you just give the wicks a good washing or do they have to be replaced?
Hi..Thanks for watching. You can just replace th wick, easier than washing them.
I don't drink 4 liters of milk, or juice or water jugs, how do I make my own? Maybe a paper mache?
Any plastic container will do for that matter. Or cans and bottles, that can retain water
Hi, how often did you water your plants, and how often do you water your plants now? Does this process eliminate the watering routine or I still need to water my plants occasionally... Will this wicking system give sufficient moist for my potted plants to survive without extra watering. What's your thought?
Hello my friend....as l explained in my video....you still have to water your plants in the pot regularly. This will just keep the soil moist in between your watering, and those days you forget or busy to water your plants. Specially this summer, watering is a must. This will just help them not to dehydrate. I hope this helps.
Lady you are cute as a button! Thanks for the tip!
Thank you sir!
WOW great creative watering man thanks for sharing tips God bless po.
Thanks for watching.....nakikain na ako sa bahay mo
“maybe their perspiration has a lot of…. neutrinos” LOL
My theory....LOL!!!
Thanks for watching
Salamat, po!
Maraming salamat po sa pagdalaw.
Hi May. I tried your DIY self watering system but I noticed that the drips come very infrequent as I checked it the next day. Water drops are only about 2x in a minute which is very little water going into my plants. Can you help me to make this work? Many thanks.
It mainly depends on the kind of fabric that you use. There is no scientific explanation to this but a plain method of osmosis...or the transfer of water . Please look for a cotton fabric, so water can transfer easily. THanks!
How often do you have to change the cotton fabric ?
It really depends on the fabric......sometimes once a month or longer
Napapangiti ako fren kasi yng utak natin prang nagkokonekta na. Two weeks ago ako naggnyan dahil sobrang init na talga dito tapos kahit twice mgdilig eh mabilis pa rin matuyuan dahil sa pots lng d ko pa lng naedit, iba lng ng konti sa akin. Natatawa ako sa tshirt ng husband hehe! Yes more videos please. Love to watch them and to see you vlogging. :)
hahha....eh mag fren nga tayo no? hihihi
@@may.africa Oh yes! :))
Where I'm at the water evaporates before it gets down the wick.
Oh no! That hot in your place? Where at?
Does the water jug have to be in the plant? CAN THE WATER SOURCE be on the ground or does it need to be even.....help....I am trying to do this system to flowers in pots that are full of flowers.....
I find it more practical for the jug to be in the pot so the water can flow easily to the soil. You dont want it running too long, coz the heat might stop the flow of the water running because it will dry up the wick. But try to do some experiment, so you will know what does best to your plants
@@may.africa Thank You!
@@may.africaI saw your video ...I tried it with cotton ..denim...soft denim...but the end part near the root about 3 inches dries ...its gal bottles I am using...and its outdoors in the sun...I live in the caribbean...what advice can you give...I trying different cotton based fabric to see what works best
👍🌳
I have to leave for 3 days and think this will work fine
Yes, l hope it will help keep your plants hydrated. If you have a bigger plant, then maybe you can add a bigger jug, or 2jugs maybe?
Do you ever need to transplant these trees into bigger pots?
Nope, they will stay there, coz l dont have the space. Thanks!
Can we use this method in summer season?
That's what l've been using all year long. But of course, this wont replace watering them...it will just help the soil to keep moist. Thanks for watching
Can the plastic bottle be placed on the ground?
As long as the water travels from the bottle to the pot, that's ok!
How long until you have to add more water?
...well it really depends on the weather and the fabric/shirt that you put in there. Average is 2-3days
How many litres are the bottles? How many days can the watering last?
It all depends on whatever empty plastic containers you have. The water will depend on the weather, and the wick or cloth that you will use. Just try to watch it for the first few days, and you will know when to refill your empty bottles.
How long does it take for the 1 gallon container to empty out?
Depends really on the weather and the condition of the shirt/fabric. Some fabric transfers the water easily, some not. In my case, its normally 4-5 days.
Thanks for watching.
I'm going to use my wife's shirts just to bring balance to the world.😉
...LOL!! go try it!
Thanks for sharing friend keep it up sending my support I'm done everything hope you do the same.see you around friend Godbless
Thanks idol....nadeliver ko na yung regalo mo!
Perspiration fertilizer 😂
hahahha.....sort of....
maam.. so sad po sakin .. d po xa effective.. i mean sa una ok poh sya pero pag mainit na panahon .. na dadry lng ung cloth..😥😥..
ay ganon....pag sobrang init na...eh dapat din diligin ang mga halaman at basahin na yung cloth....saka dapat pinapalitan din yon at least once a month.....kasi pag madumi na yung cloth...dina dadaloy ng maayos yung tubig. Kung gumana siya nung una....that means....malinis pa yung cloth kaya maganda ang daloy ng tubig. Try mo lang ulit, baka sakaling makatulong din. Pero as l said....kailangan pa ring magdilig.....kung baga eh eh this will just keep the soil moist. Salamat at panood my friend.
Definitely I'll cut my husband's tshirt bcz he talks too much about my plants lol
Lol! Laughed a lot! Just try it and lets see....
expose yung wick mo ate...baka bago ma absorb ng soil yung water ay mag evaporate lang...baka mas effective kung may hose yung wick
This will just keep the soil moist. Di na kailangan ng hose....effective naman siya. Kaya lang kailangan lang palitan yung wick pag madumi na.
Thanks for watching
Fia, esse buraco aberto vai dar mosquito
Wives, before shredding one of your husband's old shirts, please make sure that it's not one of his favorites. Men tend to grow very attached to old, comfy shirts.
Hahahha....yup, ask permission first!!!!
So this is why my t-shirts been disappearing when I was still with my ex. I don't feel so bad now since I use her toothbrush when I clean the toilet 😁😁
6 mins is hardly justified
Thanks!
So don't watch the whole thing. There, solved it for you.
Do you have a shorter video made that I can watch?
Sorry if I come across as rude, but your comment was rude and unnecessary
why have a garden if your to lazy to water it