"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Weslie Etienne Pierre, owner of Wesleaf, cautions against the "set it and forget it" mindset. "If you're ...

Garden centers love a buzzword, and “self-watering” pots sit right at the top of the marketing pile. These containers promise ...

Self-watering planters are thought to be a wet-it-and-forget-it solution for plant lovers with a busy schedule. But do they really provide a healthy habitat in which your indoor greenery can thrive?

One of my daily chores is watering all the outdoor potted herbs around my lab, especially in the backyard. Since I hate doing the same job every day, I decided to build a simple device to take care of ...

Self-watering planters aren’t just for plant novices, forgetful people or overzealous waterers. Even the best plant parents can benefit from having a self-watering planter (or two) since they ...