Rain Gutter Grow System 101

We have had ours set up for 4 years and still are using continue reading rain gutter self watering container garden system.

Rain gutter grow system 101.

This is a self watering bucket on steroids so naturally i had to try it. 101 the best advantage in my opinion is containers provide the perfect growing environment if done correctly. Gutters 101 avoid water intrusion in your home with the right storm drainage system. Plants are grown inside of large or small containers and fed water and nutrients from the rain gutter which is maintained by a float valve.

It is a low maintenance mass growing system that can grow many large and small crops at once. Of course some people also have plants growing out of their rain gutters that have gotten clogged with debris ok that s a joke. These days many containers are used to grow flowers herbs and vegetables including some for gutter garden ideas. There are so many benefits to gutter gardens but even if you don t care about those they re cool to have anyway.

Credit for this container garden goes to larry hall from minnesota and it is a great idea for those who like to container gardening. How to build the self watering rain gutter grow system. This system is relatively inexpensive and easy to build. A home that sees a lot of rain or has a steep roof pitch should have a larger gutter system.

The largest selection of root pouch grow bags pond liners net cups kerick float valves and. I ve seen others that run back and forth diagonally to create an easy watering system. Rain gutter grow systems are a new way to grow plants that reduce watering and reduce weeding. No one knows who originated the idea of growing shallow rooted plants in a prepared gutter but it is a worthwhile undertaking.

Container garden self watering system. This is an introduction to the rggs. Container gardens are less time consuming for those who have limited space and time. Here are the directions if you want to make some.

This page is for people who want to share their idea s and experiences with the self watering rain.