31" Self-Watering Windowbox, Black

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

Great design; handsome; since I planted it just a day ago, I don't know yet how it drains or how it works, but I expect that it will be just fine. I'm using it for annual plantings at a gravestone, where I need the self-watering capacity of the planter since I can visit the site only infrequently.

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We did go to the local hardware store and bought stainless steel screws for hanging the brackets. We hung them a couple days ago, very easy to put up and they look great and add so much to the house.

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

Maybe on a railing it's different, but putting these boxes up positioned under a window is absolutely ridiculous, extremely time-consuming, and you will have to provide your own screws to boot! None came in the package. Under the window they are positioned such that they are several inches away from the wall of the house.

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

This product is well designed. It is the most thought out planter I've ever bought. It better be for the money! The container is very soundly attached and has supports that prevent bowing.

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

Be aware that AFTER you unbox it, then you have to make a trip to the hardware store. Screws needed to attach the window box to the siding are not included. Additionally, you will probably need support braces to screw into. I read the reviews before I purchased, but only one or two people mentioned the difficulty with installing. How hard would it have been for Gardener's Supply to include 6-8 wood screws in the package? Certainly not up to their usual standards. Very frustrating. I'm 15 miles from a hardware store.

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

I live in an area where deer abound. My gardening is limited to containers in fenced areas, such as decks. Thus, window boxes give me a lot of "bang for the buck."

These window boxes are very well thought out. Yes, they are plastic, but that is reflected in the price, weight, et cetera. I didn't want a hundred pounds of plants and planters hanging off my window frame, so these are perfect.

The construction of these is pretty smart. They have little plastic bars that fit into holes in the lip of the planter (spanning the depth of the planter) to that the window box is less prone to bulging. Additionally, the tube to refill the reservoir of water is near the height of the soil (so you don't really see it), and it is capped so that dirt won't get into the reservoir. The cap is attached by a little plastic tether, which was an extra good piece of planning and design - otherwise, it would be easy to lose such a cap. All in all, I'm delighted with the overall purchase and the value for the money! The window boxes look great!

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Held 3 huge geraniums for several years -overwintering in garage

Two were blown from their brackets for a 30' fall and are still useable.

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

Have 2 of these on the east side of a barn which is the first thing you see coming in the driveway so it is important they look good. Was always fighting with water issues and it was a pest because it is a ways from the house but with these it's water and forget it....looks great and is easy. I ordered 2 more for another spot and expect the same result. The flowers look great

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

was very disappointed that when I filled the water reservior that water dripped out the bottom. bought this product so that flowers could be watered once or twice a week in hot weather. would not recommend.

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

My review was solicited before I've had a chance to plant anything in it, so I can't speak to the self-watering feature, but it looks like it'll work. It's a sturdy yet lightweight windowbox. My main complaint is that the screws for attaching it aren't included; this sort of makes sense since different kinds might be required for attaching to different structures/materials. However, be aware you'll have to determine that and make a trip to the hardware store before you can mount it. Also the "directions" are just a couple of pictures, the mounted planter in profile. I realized after it was up that I didn't do it exactly right because of that, but hey, it works.