October 29 2012 how to build a self watering rain gutter grow system.
Self watering rain gutter grow system plans.
If you ve got old gutters you don t have to throw them out.
Use your hand drill to attach the gutter to the 2x4s using the pole barn screws.
How to build a self watering rain gutter grow system.
Wicking beds rain gutter grow systems and self watering planters take the mystery out of watering.
10 foot gutter or two 5 foot gutters.
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You can use plastic buckets barrels or grow bags for containers.
The containers soak up water from the rain gutter using a net cup on the bottom of each container.
At the core the rain gutter grow system is a self watering container gardening method.
You add water to the container or garden bed and the plants get as much water as they want.
Space them out about 6 inches apart.
You add water to the container or garden bed and the plants get as much water as they want.
Ok so you want to build a rain gutter grow system.
2 10 ft treated 2 4 s 1 10 ft rain gutter 2 end caps i prefer the u snap brand because you can use standard pvc.
Glue the end caps onto the gutters and hold them down until they are set in place.
You ll be able to grow your own vegetables and fruits with little effort and no watering.
Attach the float as high as you can on one of the the end caps.
You can make a self watering rain gutter grow system from a variety of gutter styles.
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