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Sub-irrigated planter

A sub-irrigated planter is a type of planter that you can use to grow plants. It works by using a hidden layer of water beneath the soil. The water is kept in place with a wick or tube that is connected to a water source at the bottom of the planter. As the soil gets dry, the water moves up the tubes and moistens the soil around the roots of the plants, giving them the water they need to grow. It takes away the need to water plants manually.
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