How to Build the BEST Self Wicking Bucket! DIY Self Watering 5 Gallon Bucket

If you want to enjoy gardening without the hassle of watering every day then you have to try these DIY self wicking containers.

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[patdelgado]

I so appreciate the fact that you are kind enough to show folks like myself how to start gardening on a small scale with no land to plant in. I have a patio and I’ve got buckets so I’m ready to roll!

[JessSuave]

Firehouse Subs sells their 5 gallon buckets for $3 each and the money goes to support your local fire department so that's where we get all of ours.

[kelleysciarrino]

Wonderful how you give Leon the credit.You are a true gentleman!

[XboxGT-Jackass]

4 years later you still got people learning from your videos, I just started a bucket garden early April and it's coming along well! Can't wait to incorporate this amazing hack myself! Thanks for the awesome video

[jackywaldon]

Daniel I've been watching Leon's Channel, his knowledge always blows me away on gardening. I like the five gallon method that you're using, it works good for me.

[phillully]

Daniel Leon would be happy knowing your passing his self wicking tubs idea along with your viewer's he's doing the same on his channel too! I think that is a brilliant design and see that making it possible for a lot of people to garden right where they are... whether an apartment or a small home with very little ground
it's possible for anyone to do that.

[TheCazzybee]

Daniel what a kind thing you did for Dutch .... he is one happy guy . Your a real Gentleman with a lovely family . Best wishes from me in the UK 🇬🇧

[SB-qszu]

Honest and honorable of you to give Leon a lot of credits for this watering system! I appreciate the clear and simple way you explained. Thanks.

[carolburnett]

May God bless people like you who learn things and immediately want to inspire and pass on the wisdom. Some folks just need the nudging to try it for blessings come back to you that you cannot contain as you keep sharing your wisdom and love of :)

[dianamallory]

I can't understand for the life of me how Dutch got to 100K before you? Your video was so inspiring this morning! Thank you for keeping it real! Stay safe!

[tanyajenkins]

Thank u for taking the time to share these bucket and tub container gardens. Leon is also a great place to learn about setting up these bucket planters for sure. Hi to the family hope all of u have a great day.

[kpratt]

Genius!! I was collecting wine bottles from friends and neighbors to fill with water and invert, to avoid having to water everyday. But this..Total game changer and so simple!! Thank You!!

[changarookitty]

Such a good idea! I'm going to have to try this since all my gardening is mostly large containers. In the hot dry windy climate of Albuquerque, you need to water every day, and you do loose a lot of the water out the bottoms. Say thanks to Leon for good idea. Hope he's feeling better.

[rhondamurray]

This is a great help for those in wheelchairs who can't get into the garden. My husband loves his "garden" on our driveway . Last year was tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, onions, and strawberries. Maybe this will decrease our water bill this year. Wal-Mart also carries these timers.

[lorij]

Hi, Arms Family!
i just "discovered"your You Tube videos. Thank you So much! i love watching them, learning things to pass on to my grown kids (human).
i homesteaded many years ago and miss the life. thank you, ALL of you, for inviting me in. Sincerely,
Lori J. Maine/Wisconsin/Tennessee

[brianleonard]

Great tips for growing in the city with no land. I'm growing 7 tomatoe plants in five gallon buckets. Just because i don't want a garden just a dozen buckets for a few things i want and tomatoes are the best off the vine. Five beefsteak and three cherrie tomatoes will do for me. Thanks Daniel!

[AndreaS-oqsw]

I use 2inch pvc pipe with lots of drain holes on the bottom of the pipe that sits on the bottom of the tub with an elbow and pvc pipe coming up to the top of the dirt. Works GREAT!!

[BittyBooBrown]

I did my first self wicking tub last week. Planted some Swiss Chard seeds I was excited they are already coming up. Thank you and Leon for the information on these tubs.

[cherylwilliams]

You are making it easy to garden! No excuses! Thanks! Be safe! 💕

[doreleimcmillan]

I saw people use burlap sacks in Africa with multiple holes. They grew enough food to feed their family with extra to sell. This was where there was no grass. All dry.