Cut cracked plastic nursery pots and 2 other cheap garden scraps and you will not believe what this becomes!

Backfill the trench with soil, ensuring the pots and hose/pipe remain in place.
Plant your tomato seedlings adjacent to the pots, allowing their roots to grow toward the moisture source.
Optionally, add a layer of compost or mulch around the plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Variations & Tips
For variations, consider using larger nursery pots for bigger plants or adapting the system for raised beds by adjusting the depth of the trench. You can also use recycled plastic bottles instead of nursery pots for a more compact system. Adding a timer to your hose system can automate watering, ensuring your plants receive regular moisture without manual effort. Additionally, integrating a slow-release fertilizer into the system can provide nutrients directly to the root zone, further enhancing plant growth.

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