Product Reviews and Ratings - Self-Watering Planters - Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 21 ratings)

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The classic steel stands of these kits give the enclosed Self-Watering Patio Planters more decorative appeal while raising them off the ground for easier access. Choose the 14" Newbury Kit or the 31" Newbury Kit, or mix them to create a terraced look. We also include a matching cage trellis with graceful Gothic arches that clips right onto the planter to provide support for vines or taller plants.

Kit includes our , and

Self-watering planters add visual appeal to your deck or patio

Water reservoir keeps plants thriving

Choice of two heights

Our , sold separately, is the perfect planting mix!

More information for the Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 21 reviews)

81% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(20), Drains well(9), Holding capacity(14), Weather proof(11)

Best Uses:

Growing seeds(3), Outdoor plants(17)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(15), Getting started(5)

very attractive and it works!

By Bonnie

from Wilmington, IL on 9/30/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Solid strong frame, Very sturdy trellis, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Needs 2 extra clips

Best Uses:

Great for tomatoes plants, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

wish you could order the complete set in green, not just terra cotta. I sprayed painted the container bronze/brown.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

good idea poor design

By trying

from Houston on 7/13/2010

Pros:

Adequate for 2 plants

Cons:

Has no overflow drain, Screws rust

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

I wanted it to keep my tomato plants watered for a two week vacation. Came home they were flooded out.

Awful, soggy mess

By patio gardener from Conn. on 6/23/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

I bought this planter to fit in the Newberry stand and Trellis, which are just lovely. However, this planter is just awful. The "self watering" feature kept the soil way too wet, and once it rained I wound up with a wet, soggy mess and tomato plants that were drowning. I drilled draining holes in the bottom, chucked the self watering business and am hoping my plants recover.

Needs a drain valve, not holes.

By MamaMia725

from New Jersey on 5/2/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Cons:

No drainage holes

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

Love the look however, very disappointed when after a two day rain fall the soil became over saturated. I'll have to cover next time to prevent the root rot.

I love this product

By Bev from Southern California on 4/26/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity

Cons:

Missing instructions

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants, Plant Transferal

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

It did not come with instructions on how to use the self watering tub. The self watering funnel fell apart when I took it out. Luckily, my husband was able to put it back together and I guessed at how it was to be used. Otherwise, I love the planter and am looking forward to a nice crop.

ILove this product, want another.

By harlyn

from Boise, ID. on 4/24/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

The trellis was very easy to put together. My tomato plants are doing great. It is my intent to plant sweetpeas for next spring and get two growing sessions. The planter, trellis and frame look very nice in front of my home.
Probably not so great will be trying to drain the water out of the planter next fall before winter.

Very effective and great looking, gets t

By Just Mike from Cincinnati Ohio on 3/31/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

This system gives better plants in less space. It is great for us older gardners because it brings the plants to a better level for handling, no bending.

I am going to buy another

By Michele

from Monclova, OHio on 3/20/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

I used this last year and loved the convenience of growing tomatoes. I no longer had to worry about raccoons digging up my tomatoes. It's easier to access for fertilizer and watering. I could grow tomatoes in an attractive way when neighborhood restrictions prevented a regular garden.

Happy on the Deck

By LHR

from Bushnell's Basin, NY on 6/22/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Fits well with deck, Holding Capacity, Looks great

Cons:

Trellis takes four hands

Best Uses:

Attractive on deck, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

We use on entertainment deck. It fits well with other containers, furniture, and people. Five weeks of use has been easy, tomato plants seem very happy. Went together and planted well, though trellis was better assembled, moved, and installed with two people. Love it so far.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Love this product - works wonderful!

By Linda

from Sussex, WI on 6/21/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

I have my tomato plants (3) growing and it's working great.

Works well at a townhome.

By Katia

from Hudson, WI on 6/19/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants, Plant Transferal

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

I put these together for my husband. Easy to assemble. They look very nice, and fit perfectly around our deck. He wants two more next year!

Mixed

By Karen

from Teaneck, NJ on 6/16/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Difficult To Assemble

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

The trellis was very easy to assemble, much better than the old version.
The iron holder was very difficult to assemble and in fact 3 of the 4 of them I ordered (2 without the trellis and 1 replacement) are not put together. This has to be resolved.
Also, the screws for the iron holder immediately rusted, not very attractive.
This is the 1st product of yours that I have been dissatisfied with.

I would buy this product again and again

By Fayebo

from Amherst, VA on 6/15/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, The birds love to sit on, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Great for tomatoes, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

We use it for our tomatoe plants, may get more in the future. The tomatoe plants seem to love this container, since the soil always stay moist and the container is in full sun on our deck. The birds love to sit on the trellis - we love looking at them as well.

We liked it so much we purchased another

By DEH

from Eden Prairie, MN on 6/4/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Cannot think of a con

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

We planted tomatoes into the planter which we have on our deck. The stand and trellis dressed the planter up and it is very attractive. We liked it so much that we order another stand and trellis for the planter we bought from you last year.

so far so good

By dlhlw

from St. Paul, MN on 5/26/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

I just planted this and it seems to work well. I planted 2 tomato plants in it and the soil stays evenly moist. I'm hoping to avoid blossom rot.

Nice design, many uses for many seasons

By Avant gardener

from Naperville, IL on 5/26/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

I put this together in about 10 minutes.

very attractive looking

By panda bear

from Canton, MI on 5/20/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Heavy when filled

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

this is wonderful, cuts watering time down. It is somewhat hard to move though once totally full.[...]

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent product, hidden parts

By Mole

from Darien CT on 5/9/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Difficult To Assemble

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

Great product, very attractive and easy to assemble -- once you figure out that the screws referred to in the instructions aren't separate but are already in the leg holes....

Most Excellent

By Dirt

from North Richland Hills Texas on 5/7/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

Needs drain valve.

Good Product

By DMH

from Little Rock, AR on 4/29/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

Good design for watering from below. Only two weeks into tomato planting and the plants are already 2 feet high. Easy to see if you need to add water using the systems water guage. So far very pleased

easy set up easy use

By kisan

from Grand Prairie, TX on 4/29/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Household Plants, Window Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits:

I have tomato peppers and herbs in them they are easily accessable

Customer Reviews about the Newbury Frame, Planter and Trellis Kits at Gardener's Supply Company