Imagine sitting in a place where everything around you is just beautiful plants spreading their leaves and flowers as the sun shines on them. For me personally, that would be heaven on earth! You can’t deny that natural greenery is what makes this world so special and breathtaking. And plants besides being beautiful are also our source of life! But, as time passes, humanity keeps evolving and cities lack more and more green life. Think about it – when’s the last time you stopped and reached out to smell a beautiful flower?
People with houses and backyards may have the advantage of having their own green paradise, but most people live inside buildings where having a garden sounds impossible, or is it? Thankfully, today we can build a small garden even on our balcony and join the urban gardening revolution. Wondering whether this is a good idea and how you can possibly do it? Read on to find out!
The Benefits of Urban Gardening
Not everyone knows how exactly to be the perfect gardener, but that shouldn’t stop you! Just look at the benefits urban gardening has to offer: your own source of chemical-free food and crops, your choice of plants, a calming environment where you are one with the greens, less money spent on expensive fruits and veggies, etc.
The benefits go on, but the problem might be – How do I choose the right gardening pot? Well, most recently the trendiest products when it comes to urban gardening are the low-maintenance self watering plant boxes. Let’s see why!
Why Choose Self Watering Pots?
So, what are self watering garden pots and why are they the best option? The name itself says a lot about these gardening boxes. Yep, you guessed it! They are boxes that are able to provide the plants with the amount of water they need, while you just have to fill up a reservoir that’s built inside of the box. This already sounds amazing, but let’s see what are the other benefits of owning a self watering planter:
Eco-friendly
Most self watering plant pots are made of recycled, anti-corrosive plastic. Another thing is, as we mentioned above – they contain water containers, which means you only put in a certain amount of water and the plants can use it whenever they need and that equals less water waste in comparison to the water needed in regular garden pots.
Time-saving
If you consider yourself a busy person or if you like to keep things more low-maintenance, then self-watering planters are the best choice! You just have to fill the reservoir and you can go even 2 weeks without watering the plants.
Convenient
You can stop worrying about where you should place your precious plants because these containers are easily movable. Just choose a nice spot on your balcony or even inside a room of your choice! Also if you are a café-owner, these planters are an excellent option. There is no need of having a huge backyard.
Healthier Plants
Thanks to the structure of the self watering planters, your plants will never be deprived of their water needs, therefore they will have the needed nutrients and will be less likely to dry out. Now you have your own source of healthy crops which you can harvest.
Choosing the Right Plants for Self-Watering Boxes
As you know, there are various types of plants and they are all different and unique in their own way. Some need water to survive, some need a lot of sun and others are just independent and let’s say stubborn. But, how will you know which ones are the best ones to plant in your self watering pot? Below is a list of some of the best picks you can choose from to get you started on your gardening journey.
· From the edible veggies and herbs you can choose: cherry tomatoes, carrots, garlic, cabbage and basil. These are all excellent choices even if you plan on growing them out indoors.
· Now, the category houseplants: Peace lilies or Spaths need to be watered only once a week and make a good pick. Another option would be the infamous plant called Devil’s Ivy or the gentle African violets. Let’s not forget the mention other green friends in this category, such as the Fiber Optic plant, the Umbrella Palm, Pitcher plants and others.
All of these plants make the perfect choice for your new self watering planter. They all don’t need to be watered so often and can thrive in indoor areas as well!
Now, to be a pro gardener you should also know what plants won’t survive in your self watering planters. Here we’d like to list: Succulent plants, Orchids, Cacti, the Spider plant, the Sago palm, the Snake plant and others. These plants need to dry out between watering, so a consistent water supply won’t do them a favour, it will ruin them
To Sum Up
In a time like this when our planet is changing by the minute and the vegetation on it is shrinking rapidly, growing your own garden not only benefits you but it benefits the whole environment. Regardless if you are living in an urban place where time is your enemy, self watering plant boxes can be your best friend. So, I would recommend getting one right away and don’t be afraid to test your green thumb!
