Abstract: The present invention provides a self-watering tree stand comprising: (a) a tree stand body comprising (i) a base wall forming the bottom of the tree stand body; (ii) an inner body space reserve reservoir; (iii) an inner reservoir, situated entirely within the inner body reserve reservoir space; and (iv) a plurality of spaced, tree support members; (b) a liquid transfer means, capable of transferring liquid from the inner body space reserve reservoir to the inner reservoir; and (c) a liquid transfer means switch capable of activating and deactivating the liquid transfer means.