Okay, so I’ve been wanting to add some greenery to my window sills, but I’m, like, the worst at remembering to water plants. Seriously, they usually end up looking like dried-up, sad little things. So, I decided to try out these self-watering window box planters. I figured, worst case, they’d at least delay the inevitable plant-death, right?
Getting Started
First, I grabbed a couple of window boxes. Make sure the window boxes are long and deep enough. Then I measured my window sill to make sure they’d actually fit. You know, basic stuff. I also picked up some potting mix – the kind that’s good for containers, not the heavy garden soil. And, of course, I needed some plants! I went with some colorful petunias and some trailing ivy, hoping they’d look nice spilling over the edges.
Setting It Up
The “self-watering” part is actually pretty simple. It is a reservior on the bottom, which you fill with water by tube. These window box already had a hole with a tube for watering.
- I added a layer with potting mix first.
- Then, I arranged the plants how I wanted them, making sure to give them enough space to grow. I gently loosened the roots a bit before putting them in.
- I carefully fill the soil and make sure the plants stay in the right place.
- I filled up the reservoir with water until I could see it.
The Waiting Game (and Watering)
Honestly, the hardest part was waiting to see if it actually worked. I checked the water level in the reservoir every few days. It’s pretty cool – you can see the water level, I refilled it when it got low.
The Result!
It’s been a few weeks now, and I gotta say, I’m impressed! The plants are actually thriving! They’re blooming like crazy, and the ivy is starting to trail down just like I wanted. I haven’t had to do any extra watering beyond refilling the reservoir, which is, like, a miracle for me. I can say, that I’m no longer a plant killer, and even I can have plants now!
So, yeah, if you’re like me and struggle with keeping plants alive, these self-watering window boxes are definitely worth a try. They’re pretty easy to set up, and they really do take the guesswork out of watering. My window sill looks amazing, and I didn’t even have to become a plant expert to do it!
