"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re a new or experienced plant parent, self-watering planters can make life so much easier.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: sagarmanis via Getty Images With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, ...

Self-watering planters aren’t just for plant novices, forgetful people or overzealous waterers. Even the best plant parents can benefit from having a self-watering planter (or two) since they ...

Here in the desert, I needed some last-minute photography for my new book on growing vegetables in drought, but it was too early. So I bought a bunch of self-watering containers to use in my unheated ...

Every garden needs water to grow, but with a container’s small amount of soil, watering is vital for plants to look their best. But don’t overdo it, either. “Proper drainage is just as important as ...

Heading off on holiday or juggling hosepipe bans but still want lush pots and beds? These eight self-watering tools promise calmer roots – if you pick wisely. You lock the front door for a week away ...

The author makes a great promise that you can have fresh vegetables by watering only once a week and never weeding. The secret is self-watering containers. He suggests these new pots will do for ...