3 days Ago By Becky Pemberton
DO you ever forget to water your plants at home? Ikea may have a handy solution.The retailer is selling a handy $2.99 “self-watering insert” that takes care of watering for you.
IKEAIkea is selling a handy $2.99 self-watering gadget[/caption]IKEAThe plastic item keeps your plants hydrated when you are on vacation[/caption]ReutersThe handy item can be found at Ikea – and is perfect for summer[/caption]According to the website, the SVÄMSKOG product fits “any pot” you may have lying around your house.The Ikea item also has a lid to keep insects away and to prevent spilling if knocked.
It can hold 8 oz of water, but it can also be replaced by a 1 liter if you need more water when you are on vacation.All you need to do is push the end of the gardening gadget into the soil and the water will penetrate the soil through the terracotta insert.This helps the water to trickle through “more slowly than other solutions”, according to the website, and means the “water will last longer.
”And don’t worry about it not being aesthetic. Ikea insists the gardening tool is “nice to look at” and is semi-transparent so you can easily see when it needs topping up.At $2.
99, it is also a cheaper version of a “Self Watering Globe for Planters” at Walmart, which is currently $3.98.The Walmart version can be used for indoor and outdoor plants and keeps them watered for up to two weeks.
The description reads: “The Mainstays 12 inch Water Globe is a self-watering system that is a great accent for your plants. “No need to worry about leaving your plants unattended, the self watering globe will automatically provide water for your plants.”However, if you are looking to save some money, the Ikea version has a number of five-star reviews on the site.
One person raved: “This a great tool to sell water plants while away, easy to use.”MainstaysWalmart has a Self Watering Globe for Planters for $3.98[/caption]MainstaysThe Walmart version can be used for indoor and outdoor plants and keeps them watered for up to two weeks[/caption]Another added: “Perfect! Just the right size and watering time for small to medium sized potted plants.
”And a third commented: “I have this stuck in a plant behind a soaker tub. “This helps me out when I need to water in this tight spot.”Easy gardening tips to save money, maximize space, and repel pests*If you click on a link in this article, we may earn affiliate revenue.
Banana peels, vinegar, and coffee grounds are often recommended as natural fertilizers.Dollar Tree sells four packs of seeds for $1.25.
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