How do I build a watering solution for my plants using copper tubing?

Marti Land
by Marti Land

How do I build a self water for my plants with copper tubing

  7 answers
  • Peggy L Burnette Peggy L Burnette on Sep 20, 2019

    Hi Marti, here is some ideas for self watering with copper tubing. Hope this is helpful. Wine Bottle Watering Device With Copper Tubing for ...

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  • Cindy Cindy on Sep 21, 2019

    Hi Marti. I'm Cindy. I use a soaker hose in my garden. It's really just a long hose with tiny holes down the entire length. Using this method I water the soil, not the leaves. This style of watering is called "deep root watering". It has made a huge difference in my garden. If you already have the copper tubing, you could do the same thing. Good luck Marti.

  • Deb K Deb K on Mar 07, 2021

    Hello, hope this helps you out,

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OukV9MXfUq0

  • Annie Annie on Sep 22, 2023

    This video seems to have some good info! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYC1bSKrBHI

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jan 18, 2024

    Run a grid to feed the plants from a water supplyor maybe use a special leaky hose for the watering.

  • I don’t know if a perforated copper pipe exists but if not, you can drill a bunch of holes. Shop the plumbing aisle, see what valves and connections you’d need.

  • Mogie Mogie on Jan 22, 2024

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYC1bSKrBHI