Tower Garden Maintenance Made Easy: A Fun and Simple Guide PLUS a free Maintenance Cheat Sheet
Daily Tower Garden Check-In
Bug Patrol: Keep Those Critters Away!
Pests love plants as much as we do, so a quick daily inspection will help you catch any unwanted visitors before they take over.
Spend a minute or two checking for:
✅ Holes in leaves (a sign of munching bugs!)
✅ Bugs on the underside of leaves
✅ Little black dots (aka worm poop—gross, but important to spot!)
If you see pests, don’t panic! If your Tower is outdoors, a strong spray from the hose will usually do the trick. Just enough pressure to knock them off, but not so much that it damages your plants.
Also, keep an eye on leaf color. Yellowing leaves could mean a variety of things, from natural aging to pH imbalance or disease. If you’re seeing a lot of yellow, check out our Yellow Leaves Troubleshooting Guide for solutions.
Twice-Weekly Tower Garden Maintenance
Water Level Check: Stay Hydrated!
Plants need water, but just like us, too much of a good thing can be bad. It’s crucial to check your water levels and avoid overloading with nutrients. In the beginning, you’ll use just a couple of gallons per week, but as plants grow and temperatures rise, usage will increase. Some tomato towers can drink up 10+ gallons a day!
pH Check: Nutrient Absorption 101
Keeping your Tower’s pH between 5.5 and 6.5 is key to nutrient absorption. Too high or too low, and your plants can’t soak up the good stuff!
✅ Always check pH AFTER adding nutrients, not before.
✅ If your pH keeps rising quickly, your solution might be too concentrated.
✅ If your pH is always high, you may not be adding enough nutrients—but don’t just dump more in. Check our Nutrient Guide to make sure you’re on track!
Weekly Tower Garden Maintenance
Scrub-A-Dub: Keep It Clean!
Once a week, take a scrub sponge, toothbrush, or small brush and clean off algae, mineral buildup, and any plant debris. It’s a quick task (just a minute or two) but helps prevent stains and keeps things looking fresh.
Monthly Tower Garden Maintenance
Filter Cleaning: Don’t Skip This!
If your pump has a filter, clean it out monthly. Roots love to sneak in and clog things up, reducing water flow and potentially burning out your pump. Some growers even use pantyhose over the pump as an extra filter—sounds weird, but it works!
Root Trimming: Keep Things in Check
Overgrown roots can clog the system, so every month, open the access lid and pull them out as needed. Warning: Be super careful not to grab the blue hose or electrical cable when trimming! No one wants an accidental oops moment.
Every Two Months: Water Reset
Fresh Start: Empty and Refill Your Reservoir
Over time, certain minerals can build up and create “Nutrient Lock,” where your plants stop growing as they should. To avoid this, drain your Tower every two months and refill it with fresh water and nutrients. Bonus: That old nutrient-rich water is perfect for watering other plants in your yard!
Twice a Year: Deep Clean Your Tower Garden
About once or twice a year, give your Tower Garden a full breakdown and deep clean. It’s simple, and we’ve got a step-by-step guide on How to Clean Your Tower Garden in 5 Easy Steps to walk you through it.
That’s It! Easy, Right?
Tower Garden maintenance is super simple and totally manageable. Now that you know the routine, give your Tower a quick once-over and keep it thriving! If you’re ready to get started, order your Tower Garden here.
🎉 Don’t forget to download your Tower Garden Maintenance Cheat Sheet below! 🎉
