I’ve been a pretty big gardener for a number of years, but this is the first year I’ve ever tried my hand at a vegetable garden. And so, I’m constantly on the hunt for tips and tricks to help make my garden grow bigger, stronger, and healthier. That’s where I came across this genius idea for using plastic water bottles in the garden. I know it sounds strange, but trust the process!
Who knew that all you need to create your own irrigation system was some plastic water bottles? The bottles will slow-release the water as the plant needs it, ensuring that your soil isn’t completely drying out in between deep waterings or rain. This is also a great method to try out if you’re going away for a couple of days and don’t have anyone to water your plants.
I love that with less than 10 minutes of setting up this hack, your garden can self-water on those especially hot, dry days. As Diane mentioned, this is especially great for use in vegetable gardens, specifically with water-dependent tomatoes. I will certainly be implementing this hack into my own veggie garden this weekend!
