A low-tech self-watering vertical #garden, made by #recycling plastic bottles, for #SunDIY!
https://containergardening.wordpress.com/2007/08/14/gardening-ideas/
@socalledunitedstates I am all for a DIY post, but I feel like quite a few of these kinds of guides overlook the longevity, practicality, and safety in favor of having content and an easy win.
Thanks for posting guides though! It's awesome to see people maintaining excitement for becoming more food independent 👍
Long, material use
@socalledunitedstates
I appreciate the enthusiasm, but I think this information is harmful without considering the materials.
The PET bottles shown break down quickly in direct sunlight. They also absorb whatever compounds it comes in contact with and leeches them back out.
Planting in clear containers also impedes root growth, further limiting what can be grown in the containers.
An opaque polyethylene (HDPE/number-2 or LDPE/number-4) would be better choices for use in the garden.