Self-Watering Advantage
Water from the bottom up
The biggest challenge in gardening is water. We've got it solved. Inspired by nature, our self-watering system uses sub-irrigation to passively water plants from below — one modular system that stores rainwater, feeds plants, and controls drainage on any structure, with no plumbing.
- Less water
- Less maintenance
- Bigger harvest
Biophilic Design
By holding water below the soil, it's protected from evaporation, right at the roots and wicks up as needed - creating the perfect growing environment.
- Reduce water consumption up to 80%
- Retain Rainwater + control flow
- Reduce irrigation costs
- Healthier plants, more abundance
Build Your Own Self-Watering Gardens
GardenWells are a completely modular Passive Sub-Irrigation System allowing you to create Self-Watering Gardens any shape and any size—from any material.
Wood
Protect It From The Inside Out | The food-safe waterproof liner shields the woodwork from soil & water, preventing rot and leaks while helping the garden last 2-3x longer than a traditional wood raised bed.
Metal
Buffer The Summer Heat | As the metal heats up, the hidden water reservoir beneath the soil creates a cooling buffer during hot weather, helping protect roots from heat stress and keeping plants from drying out.
Concrete/Masonry
Simplify The Installation | GardenWells combine drainage and passive irrigation in one simple system—reducing the need for drain rock and extensive irrigation infrastructure while maintaining ideal soil moisture.
Simplify Your Irrigation Setup
Sub-irrigation waters from below — no plumbing, power, or parts.
| GardenWells Sub-Irrigation |
Drip Irrigation | Sprinklers | |
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Watering Frequency How often it needs attention |
★★★★★ Weeks between fills |
★★★★★ Daily |
★★★★★ Daily |
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Water Efficiency How much reaches the roots |
★★★★★ Up to 80% less water* |
★★★★★ Medium evaporation |
★★★★★ High waste & run-off |
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Rainwater Retention Free water captured, not drained |
★★★★★ Captures & stores rain |
★★★★★ None |
★★★★★ None |
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Ongoing Repairs Year-round upkeep & parts to replace |
★★★★★ No parts to replace Freeze-thaw safe — nothing to service or blow out. |
★★★★★ Clogs & emitters to replace |
★★★★★ Heads & lines to repair |
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Plant Health Consistent moisture, fewer callbacks |
★★★★★ Even moisture |
★★★★★ Precise Placement Required |
★★★★★ Wet foliage, disease risk |
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Setup Cost Upfront install |
★★★★★ Medium — no plumbing |
★★★★★ High — needs plumbing |
★★★★★ High — needs plumbing |
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Garden Lifespan How long the build lasts |
★★★★★ Protect Woodwork, Prevents rot |
★★★★★ No additional protection |
★★★★★ No additional protection |
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Aesthetics What the client sees |
★★★★★ Invisible system |
★★★★★ Visible tubing |
★★★★★ Cluttered heads |
| * Up to 80% less water vs overhead/traditional watering (USDA Forest Service). |
Garden Success Guaranteed.
Fill the WaterStem directly to the reservoir, the Overflow ensures no overwatering, and the Hummingbird floats up and down telling you how much water is in your garden.
- Simple Weekly Watering Routine
- No Guesswork | No Over Watering
- Easy Growing
From The Inside Out
Installed simply in any type of garden - wood, metal, concrete - the GardenWells system is completely hidden and requires no additional pipes, hoses, or irrigation lines.
- Protects woodwork from the inside out. No Rot.
- Controls drainage. No Mess.
- Foodsafe components. No Worries.
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