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Article: Factors that Impact the Performance of Self-Watering Terracotta Spikes

Keeping your plants hydrated can be a tedious task, but self-watering terracotta spikes can be a real game changer. These spikes eliminate the need for constant manual watering and ensure that your plants are getting the right amount of water. However, to make sure your spikes are performing optimally, you should be aware of certain […]

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Note: My Results With Ollas and Terracotta Watering Spikes – 2022

John At Jorbins / Notes

A quick note of my late summer 2022 results with ollas and terracotta watering spikes. The image below shows a container of Dragon Wing Begonias. They are watered with an olla made from two clay pots glued together end to end. One of the drainage holes is plugged shut. The other drainage hole is corked

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Note: Example of Algae Inside Clear Bottles – Terracotta Watering Spikes

John At Jorbins / Notes

Before I purchased my terracotta watering spikes I did read a few comments about algae growing inside clear bottles. I have found this to be true when the bottle is exposed to the sunlight outside. Below is an example: Although the algae could be considered unsightly, so far it has not affected how the watering

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Note: How Do You Use Terracotta Self-Watering Spikes?

John At Jorbins / Notes

Terracotta self-watering spikes are an easy and effective way to keep your plants watered over a period of time without having to manually water them regularly. They can be use for garden irrigation (depending on your soil type) but they work best for container gardening in loose loamy soils. Terracotta watering spikes are quite simple

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Note: What Are the Benefits of Using Terracotta Self-Watering Spikes for Plants?

John At Jorbins / Notes

There are several benefits of using terracotta self-watering spikes for container or garden irrigation. Here is a list of a few of them:

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Note: How Do Terracotta Self-Watering Spikes Work?

John At Jorbins / Notes

This year I have decided to give terracotta self-watering spikes a try. I am trying them because they are simple and they work similarly to the DIY ollas I have been using quite successfully for garden irrigation and especially container gardening for years. How do terracotta self-watering spikes work? Terracotta watering spikes work because the

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Note: What Are The Cons of Using Terracotta Self-Watering Spikes?

John At Jorbins / Notes

There are some cons when using terracotta self-watering spikes for container gardening or garden irrigation. These cons are similar to clay pot ollas. Here is a list of a few of them:

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