"David" wrote in message ...
I have some large pots with shrubs, trees, etc.

I would like to be able to stand them in a container of water so that I
can thoroughly soak them when required.

If this outer container is going to be a permanent fixture, then unless
you bale it out after every watering, then all you'll succeed in
doing is effectively drown the roots. Which need oxygen.

Overwatering allied with poor drainage and the drowned roots
which resulkt are probably the biggest single cause of death in
potted plants of whatever size.,

You don't say what medium these tubs contain. But all tubs
can be watered from above, whatever the potting medium only
it might not aways be possible in the one visit.
The first one or two light waterings should simply wet the top surtface
sufficient that it should expand the medium such that the third and
subsequent waterings won't run straight down the sides of the compost
and out of the borrom of the pot..
This process may need to be spread over a couple of hours
such that its only when the medium is thoroughly soaked that
water will seep out of the bottom and you can be sure the job
is done.

michael adams

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Needs to be deep enough to come a
reasonable distance up the post so water is likely to soak in quickly.

A yellow builders bucket is just too small; almost worked but then the
corner of a square pot split it.

One obvious option is a water tank designed for the loft.

Another would be a kiddie paddling pool.

Main requirement is for a pot which is 16"x16" (40 cm x 40 cm).

Any budget friendly suggestions, please?

TIA


Dave R

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