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Drip Irrigation for Containers—Never Hand Water Again

CaliKim Garden & Home · 63K views · 26:30

Skill Level

Beginner

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$0–50

Permit Required

No
Tired 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 (for up to 30 plants, ): https://misterlandscaper.com/patio-plant-drip-kit-max-kit ➡Patio & Potted Plant Drip Watering Kit, MLK-PWK1 (for 5-8 plants): https://misterlandscaper.com/patio-plant-drip-kit-1 ➡Timer 1 zone: https://misterlandscaper.com/1-zone-automatic-water-timer-qty-1 ➡Timer 2 zone: https://misterlandscaper.com/twozone-automatic-water-timer-qty-1 ➡30’ ¼” black vinyl tubing: https://misterlandscaper.com/30-ft-coil-14-in-black-vinyl-tubing FABRIC CONTAINERS: ➡CaliKim Smart Pots: 5 gallon, 1 gallon, https://calikimgardenandhome.com/smart-pots-containers/ ➡Smart Pots (other sizes, Urban Raised Bed): 10% off site-wide w/ code “calikim”, https://smartpots.com. OTHER SUPPLIES: ➡Backflow preventer: https://amzn.to/3YLklgy ➡Terracotta plant saucers (16" fits 5 gal Smart Pots or smaller): https://amzn.to/4izUH5F ➡Clear plastic plant saucers (8" fits 1 gal Smart Pots): https://amzn.to/42SQ1SN ➡Rolling plant saucers w/ drainage holes on our deck: (20" 2 pack , fits 15 gal Smart Pot or smaller): https://amzn.to/3C9n1fO ➡Nail clamps: https://amzn.to/4m2O2UG ➡Cable ties (18"): https://amzn.to/3YS0cFN 📌 Shop My Favorite Gardening Gear: ➡SEEDS: CaliKim Seed Collections: https://calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds ➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: https://calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy. ➡CaliKim Garden Planner:: Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – it’s fun, easy & stress free. ⮕PEST & DISEASE CONTROL: Monterey Lawn & Garden pest and disease control, and fertilizers: 20% off site-wide w/ code "CALIKIM20", https://www.montereylawngarden.com. ➡SOIL/FERTILIZERS: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers: Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: https://bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local! WATCH FOR MORE GARDEN TIPS: https://bit.ly/CaliKimDripIrrigationRaisedBeds https://bit.ly/CaliKimEasyMicroSprayerInstallGuide 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 AMAZON: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases: Amazon general links: General search page: https://amzn.to/3897OqD Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: https://amzn.to/3QBsAHB Plant Support Structures: https://amzn.to/3DnVzvw Seed starting supplies: https://amzn.to/30kbmDG Grow Lights: https://amzn.to/2NlY5FB Garden Tools: https://amzn.to/2RiwRRq WHERE TO FIND ME: Seed & Garden Shop:https://calikimgardenandhome.com Instagram: CaliKim: http://instagram.com/calikim29 CameraGuy: https://www.instagram.com/calicameraguy/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY/