How to Water Plants While You're Away
Make sure that the soil is completely saturated., Get a glass bottle with a narrow neck., Fill the bottle with water., Place your thumb over the mouth of the bottle and turn it upside down., Push the bottle neck into the soil, moving your thumb out...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure that the soil is completely saturated.
If the soil is too dry, it will soak up all of the water that is in the bottle.
If the soil is too dry, water it now., A wine bottle will be ideal, because it will be large enough to water 4 to 6 square feet (0.38 to
0.56 square meters) for up to 3 days.
If you don't need to water such a large area, you can use a smaller bottle, such as a soda or beer bottle.Alternatively, you can also use a store bought watering globe or aqua globe. , Don't fill it all the way; just up to where the neck starts will be plenty.
At this time, you can also add additional items, such as liquid fertilizers. , Position the bottle right next to the plant you need to be watered. , Make sure that the bottle's neck is several inches in the soil.
It's okay if the bottle leans to the side, but it should be sturdy and secure., If the water is not draining at all, the soil might be clogging the bottle.
If this happens, take the bottle out of the soil, clean it, and glue a piece of screening over the mouth.
Refill the bottle, and insert it into the soil again.Draw a line on the bottle with a permanent marker, right at the water level.
Check back after a few hours (or even a whole day).
If the water level is below the line you drew, the water is draining properly.
If the water level has not changed, something might be blocking it. -
Step 2: Get a glass bottle with a narrow neck.
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Step 3: Fill the bottle with water.
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Step 4: Place your thumb over the mouth of the bottle and turn it upside down.
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Step 5: Push the bottle neck into the soil
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Step 6: moving your thumb out of the way as you do so.
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Step 7: Make sure that the water is draining properly.
Detailed Guide
If the soil is too dry, it will soak up all of the water that is in the bottle.
If the soil is too dry, water it now., A wine bottle will be ideal, because it will be large enough to water 4 to 6 square feet (0.38 to
0.56 square meters) for up to 3 days.
If you don't need to water such a large area, you can use a smaller bottle, such as a soda or beer bottle.Alternatively, you can also use a store bought watering globe or aqua globe. , Don't fill it all the way; just up to where the neck starts will be plenty.
At this time, you can also add additional items, such as liquid fertilizers. , Position the bottle right next to the plant you need to be watered. , Make sure that the bottle's neck is several inches in the soil.
It's okay if the bottle leans to the side, but it should be sturdy and secure., If the water is not draining at all, the soil might be clogging the bottle.
If this happens, take the bottle out of the soil, clean it, and glue a piece of screening over the mouth.
Refill the bottle, and insert it into the soil again.Draw a line on the bottle with a permanent marker, right at the water level.
Check back after a few hours (or even a whole day).
If the water level is below the line you drew, the water is draining properly.
If the water level has not changed, something might be blocking it.
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