Drip Irrigation for Containers—Never Hand Water Again
CaliKim Garden & Home · 63K views · 26:30
Skill Level
BeginnerTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$0–50Permit Required
NoTired of hand watering containers on your patio or balcony garden every day? Learn how to set up a zero effort drip irrigation system that keeps your potted plants thriving - and never hand water again! This easy, step-by-step guide is perfect for busy gardeners—saving you time and hassle. No more dry pots, or dragging hoses around your garden!💧Special Offer: Get 20% off site-wide with code “CaliKim” at https://misterlandscaper.com. Free shipping on orders $49 and over.
Perfect for patio & balcony gardens, hanging baskets & vertical towers.
Thanks to Sam, inventor and founder of Mister Landscaper, for partnering with us!
💧MISTER LANDSCAPER KITS/SUPPLIES IN THIS VIDEO:
➡NEW Premium Patio & Potted Plant Drip Watering Kit, MLK-PWK1MAX
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➡30’ ¼” black vinyl tubing: https://misterlandscaper.com/30-ft-coil-14-in-black-vinyl-tubing
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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Introduction to container watering drip irrigation
00:02 Container watering headaches
00:46 Why a separate drip watering system for containers?
01:52 Kit 1: Mister Landscaper Patio & Potted Plant Drip Watering Kit ( 5-8 containers)
02:32 What’s in the kit
03:40 Connecting to the faucet
03:56 Importance of backflow preventer
04:14 Installing the timer, filter & faucet connector
05:12 Installing 1/4 inch vinyl tubing
08:47 Installing adjustable pot drippers
10:31 Special features of the adjustable dripper
11:54 How to adjust the dripper pot stakes
13:33 Turning on the water
13:49 Adjusting the stakes with water on
14:58 Setting a watering schedule
15:54 Kit 2: Mister Landscaper PREMIUM Kit (up to 30 containers)
16:02 What’s different about the Premium Kit
17:29 Connecting to the faucet, backflow preventer, timer
17:41 Installing pressure regulator, filter and hose fitting
18:22 Connecting ½ inch poly main line
18:44 Trick to unrolling poly without kinking
18:21 Running poly line to deck
19:40 Bringing poly tubing up to deck, connecting T
21:30 Installing the ¼ vinyl tubing
22:43 Installing adjustable pot drippers
24:09 Turning on the water
24:47 Free Bonus in the Premium Kit
25:44 Conclusion & next steps
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