GrowClear.

Less watering worry.

Check what your containers need before changing the routine or buying equipment.

Start here

  1. Check the growing mix

    Decide from the pot’s condition rather than a fixed timetable.

    Do my pots need water today?

  2. Check where water goes

    Look at the planting pot, its drainage and any outer cover.

    Does this pot need drainage holes?

  3. Plan for your routine

    Make a care plan for time away or compare a reservoir container.

    How can I care for pots while I am away?

Choose a path for your conditions

Common tasks & questions

Do my pots need water today?How can I care for pots while I am away?Does a self-watering pot look after itself?

Go deeper with your plants

Container growing

How do I start growing herbs in pots?

Choose a herb for your space and care routine.

Read guideContainer growing

Can I grow salad leaves in a container?

Start with baby or cut-and-come-again salads.

Read guideExternal source

Other container plants

Check plant requirements alongside the RHS watering advice.

Read source guidance

Check the individual plant and your local conditions. RHS guidance is written for the UK; Minnesota dates are regional too.

Tools & supplies

Free tool

Estimate container volume

Use your own measurements or packet timing.

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Self-watering or an ordinary pot?

Match the reservoir to the plant and your routine.

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Plastic or terracotta? Pick the pot that fits.

Compare materials, then check whether your existing pot will do.

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Sources behind this page

We summarise published guidance. We have not independently tested these methods or the products discussed.