2. DIY Plastic Bag Drip System
This slow-release watering method is easy to set up using just a plastic bag and cotton thread.
What You Need:
- A resealable plastic bag
- Cotton thread
- A needle
- Water
Steps:
- Cut an 8-inch piece of cotton thread and tie a knot at one end.
- Thread the needle with the unknotted end and pierce the plastic bag near the bottom.
- Fill the bag with water and seal it.
- Place the bag above the plant’s pot, ensuring the wick touches the soil.
The cotton wick will gradually draw water into the soil, keeping it moist.
3. Water Wicking System
A simple and effective method where a rope absorbs water from a container into the soil.
What You Need:
- Cotton or nylon rope
- A water container (like a bucket)
- Scissors
Steps:
- Cut a rope long enough to reach from the water container to the plant’s soil.
- Place the water container higher than the plant.
- Submerge one end of the rope in the water and bury the other end in the soil.
The rope will act as a wick, drawing water into the soil as needed.
