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Posted: Aug/10/2008 7:11 PM PST
Please help. I am in a dilemma about my veggie garden. I will be going away for 1 week and afraid my garden will die if not watered. I have some container veggies but most are in the ground. I read somewhere on here where you can use plastic jugs for self watering but I can't seem to find the question. Can anybody give me some advice on some homemade or store-bought self-watering systems that could water my plants for about 5 days? |
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Posted: Aug/10/2008 7:43 PM PST
I've seen all sorts of timers at the Home Depot. I believe you can buy one that you attach to where you would attach any hose. If that is the case, you'll need 3 things. A timer, a regular hose, and a soaker hose. Basically, you would run the soaker hose along the length or your veggie garden..then attach the regular hose and timer to where you attach the hose(the word escapes me). Let us know what you end up trying and how it works for you. 
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Posted: Aug/11/2008 6:29 AM PST
Take a look at wolfwalkerpa's watering system, dame. I think he's got a great idea! And I think you could implement it even in an established space. http://my.gardenguides.com/forums/topic/45724 |
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Posted: Aug/11/2008 6:32 AM PST
Hey good question, let us know what you did and how it worked out, wartering is a big issue here ( we are on restriction ) and I've looking for a way to water without waste, it seems like soaker hose is a good way though. 
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Posted: Aug/11/2008 7:09 AM PST
I did see the thread about the milk jugs in the soil. Althogh I would imagine it does work fairly well; there are a few reasons why I haven't tried it: 1. It is rather unsightly and would take up valuable space in my garden bed. 2. Plants grow roots in all directions. By digging the jug into the soil, it seems to me that you'd only be feeding the very bottom roots. 3. From my experience, a deep watering once or twice a week with a soaker hose is better than having a constant water supply for most veggies. Come to think of it, this reminds me of a commercial I've seen recently. I don't remember the name of it, but it's a colorful glass tube with an oval bulb at the bottom. Supposedly, you fill it with water, and stick it in the soil upside down. In that case, it seems logical because it is being used for plants in containers. We all know that plants in containers need more watering. 
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Posted: Aug/11/2008 7:14 AM PST
By the way floridagirl, did you know that we are restricted from watering our lawn on every day except Thursday and Sunday, BUT you can pressure wash your sidewalk or driveway on any day of the week?? Is it just me, or is that rediculous? I checked out the law on a state-run website. I think it was www.myflorida.gov. |
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Posted: Aug/23/2008 5:59 AM PST
I was just wondering what you finally ended up doing MDLady...I've thought about using timers in the past, but don't know anyone personally who has used one. |
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Posted: Aug/23/2008 11:50 AM PST
aqua globes? yea i hear they dont work like AT ALL lol tho ivent used them if i get glass classes i may make myself afew but thayt is likely to be in on 8 years |
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Posted: Aug/23/2008 9:10 PM PST
I was lucky enough to find someone to water my garden in the ground twice in a 5 day period. Unfortunately, my container plants did not hold up so well, but the plants are still bearing fruit so I will continue to water it regularly and hope the plants come back. Next year when I vacation I will use a soaker hose for the garden and not have as many container plants as this year. |
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