I would like to build a water table like in the link. Does anyone has experience with this? Could use some advise.
Thanks.
Been thinking about it this Spring, for no other reason then to make a working model. I have empty pots at this time so it will be pure deco, pots filled with flora, etc... For a base I am leaning towards one of these boot trays. The insert can be easily cut to hold up the pot(s) and stay hidden underneath them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EOW55M8?redirect=true&ref_=cfb_at_prodpg. Darlene uses one for a drip tray on a large planting.
Here it will need some modifications -
1) Drain plug - It will need occasional cleaning.
2) Overflow pipe or hose in case someone over fills a plant, outside it would be a must when it rains.
3) Mosquito biscuits/dunks - they are harmless to plants and animals, used in water troughs in agriculture.
optional - I have some external fish tank filters. Thinking I can modify one to hang off the rear on a timer to circulate and filter it a few hours a day.
I have no idea how to keep things like leaf, etc... from dropping into it. I noticed in that link you posted they are all under a cover which would help if I never had a windy day...
The edge could be hidden with a lot of good looking materials and if I have enough room left in our plant room I will go for it. If not I do not see them working out for me outdoors.
Grimmy
. But if you really want to achieve this, it looks like you'll be doing a lot of wood form construction so that you can pour concrete into. Then you can construct a smaller form so you can put it on the now dried surface and then pour concrete on the negative edge space to create your water retaining walls. Hope you have a few friends willing to help you, concrete is 150 lbs per cubic foot.
