How to Build a Cheap Modified Kiddie Pool Sub-Irrigation Gardening System

Here is a short video showing you how I put together an affordable modified kiddie pool system for growing strawberries in Grow ...

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🛠️ Building the modified kiddie pool system requires leveling the base and ensuring even water distribution throughout the pool.

🌿 The boards and bird netting are used as frames and supports to keep critters away from the strawberries.

🧹 Sweeping off debris and ensuring a clean base is important to prevent splinters from sticking through the plastic.

👨‍👧‍👦 Working with a helper, they lay out landscape fabric and tack it up to the boards for good coverage.

🛢️ The pool is lined with plastic, with corners and sides stapled down to prevent leaks.

⛏️ Drainage holes are necessary, and they are drilled about two inches from the bottom, with silicone sealant applied for water-tightness.

🍓 The upcoming video will showcase the method and soil mixture used for potting up strawberries into grow bags for the kiddie pool system.

Timestamped Summary

00:17 Kami introduces himself and explains that they are building a modified kiddie pool system.

01:31 Kami lays out landscape fabric and tacks it up to the boards.

02:08 Kami lays down plastic and staples it down.

03:03 Kami drills drainage holes in the pool.

04:37 Kami finishes drilling the drainage holes after some difficulty.

05:02 Kami mentions the next video will show the method and soil mixture used for potting up strawberries in grow bags for the kiddie pool system.

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Q&A

What is the system they are building?

They are building a modified kiddie pool system.

What are they using the landscape fabric for?

They are using the landscape fabric to go over the boards and provide good coverage.

What is the purpose of the drainage holes?

The drainage holes are used to ensure proper drainage and prevent water from leaking out.

What do they use to seal the drainage holes?

They use silicone sealant to seal the drainage holes.

What will be shown in the next video?

The next video will show the method and soil mixture used to pot up strawberries into grow bags for the kiddie pool system.