On some self-watering planters, the reservoir is a larger outer pot and the pot you plant into sits inside of it.
You can add nutrients and improve drainage by mixing in 1 part compost and 1 part perlite with your potting mix. If your self-watering pot has a fabric wick, hold it straight up while you fill the pot with soil. That way, the water will reach higher into the pot.
Gently press the soil down around your plant but don’t compress it completely. Otherwise, it may be hard for the roots to establish.
Refill your self-watering pot whenever the reservoir’s water level is low. Depending on how much water your plant needs, you may need to refill every few days to once every few weeks.
