You need to Automate your little buckets. Wouldn't cost much, and would save time/money in the long run. $12 Timer, $12 pump, $15 tubing and tees, $5 drip stakes. $50 well spent. I can show you mine in a couple days, they are just getting large enough to need frequent watering. Or a 12 place Patio/Deck set of Blumats if you prefer Gravity feed. I am currently downsizing my pots even further. I will show those pics in a few days too. Looking good, will be following