Are you a gardener who sometimes forgets to water your plants or needs a low-maintenance way to keep them alive? In this video, I unbox and review an EarthBox self-watering container, sharing why they’re perfect for part-time gardeners, ADHD gardeners, and anyone looking for an easy way to keep plants thriving. 🌱
I’ve been using EarthBox containers for over 15 years, starting with an apartment balcony, and they’ve become my go-to for creating a “plant hospital” or a holding station for transitioning plants. With a self-watering system and durable design, these containers are ideal for vegetables, herbs, flowers and struggling or establishing plants. Plus, I’ll show you how to set them up, including optional accessories like casters and mulch covers.
If you’ve ever struggled with keeping plants alive due to distractions or a busy schedule, this video is for you! Learn how these containers make gardening more forgiving and accessible for gardeners of all levels. Whether you’re growing in a greenhouse, on a deck, or in a small apartment, the EarthBox system is a game-changer.
Key topics covered:
✔️ Benefits of self-watering containers
✔️ Tips for ADHD gardeners
✔️ Using EarthBoxes as a plant hospital
✔️ Step-by-step assembly and setup
✔️ Why EarthBox is great for gardening in a variety of contexts
00:00 Intro
3:05 Parts
3:43 Main Container
4:10 Water Overflow
5:17 Assembly
5:50 Cleaning
6:25 Growing Medium
7:05 Reasons I Use It
8:00 Using it Outside
8:26 Casters
9:10 Interior Construction
10:28 Why YOU Might Want It
11:20 ADHD Garderning
11:50 Mulch Covers
💬 Questions? Drop them in the comments, and I’ll be happy to help! Don’t forget to subscribe for more gardening tips, reviews, and ADHD-friendly gardening hacks. 🌸
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3 Comments
Fun video Kendall! Thanks! I have not heard of this system.
I could see my use for this product on the west side of my house, under my deck. Because I don’t check my pots there every single day and it would help me keep them alive. Thanks!
Great review! I'm in the northeast U.S. where we have A LOT less rain than you, so I've been seriously considering switching my in-ground raised beds to self-watering "containers" like this. The concept is the same from what I understand—waterproof reservoir at the bottom, divots for the soil to be below water level to wick, separation between water and soil, and a pipe. Sounds like another YET ANOTHER PROJECT I don't have time for! 🙃