bryan Posted August 2, 2015 Report Posted August 2, 2015 http://www.instructables.com/id/Reservoir-Bins-make-gardening-easy/?ALLSTEPS This was the easy way for me to show and tell. I use 5 gal buckets set out on a field of used carpet. I put drain hole 2-3 inches up from bottom of bucket. (when water comes out input water level is reached) Add homemade straw stick float for filler pipe. (when sunk you need water) I also use a second bucket in the first one. No. 2 bucket bottom = 1- Put hole in middle for 2 ltr bottle. With holes in side of bottle (for vertical seepage tube) 2- Add hole for filler pipe 3- Add 1/2 inch drain holes. 4- Fill with mix of sawdust and sand 50/50 Add water and plant. Note: 1- I feed 1 vienna sausage can of feed per 10 feet of row space once a week. 2- In my raised beds (4x30) I use a semi auto watering system. (1 min water time for two 30 ft rows) No water gets on plants. The buckets I take in and out during cold wx. I have gotten kinda old and these are not the best instructions so if you need get me on chat. Its a great weedless system that takes little work.
MacKenzie Posted August 2, 2015 Report Posted August 2, 2015 Thanks, Bryan. Some good info in the post that I'll be able to use next year with watering these cloth tubs.
bryan Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Posted August 2, 2015 The float can be seen a long way off. When it drops from sit you need water. I use pallet wood for outside things.
CeramicChef Posted August 2, 2015 Report Posted August 2, 2015 I'm the proud owner of the Black Thumb of Death to all things green. I can't even grow hair! How the hell am I supposed to grow plants?
