How to Make a Pole for Watering Potted Plants Out of PVC Pipes

Measure the height of the container to determine the length of pipe needed. The pipe should be half the height of the container, plus 6 to 18 inches to protrude out of the soil, depending on the container size. Use your own judgment, but keep in mind that the longer you keep the pipe, the less often you will have to fill it with water.

Draw a line on the pipe to indicate where the top of the soil will be when the pipe is inserted into the soil.

Cut the PVC pipe to the desired length with a hacksaw.

Mark a 45-degree angle on one end of the pipe and cut along the line with the hacksaw. The angle doesn't need to be precise.

Drill approximately five staggered drain holes through the pipe on the angled end, ensuring that the holes do not extend above the soil level mark.

Push the watering pole into the soil until it reaches the soil level mark; the angled cut makes it easier to push through the soil.

Pour clean, lukewarm water directly into the watering pole and replenish as the water is absorbed by the plant. As the soil dries, it releases oxygen into the pipe, which forces water into the soil until no more oxygen is released and the plant is sufficiently watered.