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I got this product based on affordability and user recommendation. The only thing that I worried about was some reviews mentioned bowing or the fact that they were flimsy. I decided to give them a try anyway.

I am very satisfied with the product. They are not at all flimsy, nor do they bow. (Plastic support brackets that extend from the top of the back of box to top of the front are included...it eliminates any potential for bowing). Also, I figured those who commented on bowing as an issue, must have spaced the support brackets too far apart. Anyway, if you are concerned about bowing...don't be.

These boxes are attractive, sturdy, and they hold a lot of plant material. The watering system is wonderful. My plants are truly thriving.

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These window boxes are thoughtfully designed, generously sized and work well in front of our office building. When I bought the plants from our local nursery, they asked where to get them so they could refer other customers to you for purchase! I'm very happy with the product!

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This product stores water to save time and give plants the steady watering they need!

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TO LOOK OUT MY KITCHEN WINDOW AND SEE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS GROWING MAKES WASHING DISHES FUN! THIS IS MY SECOND ONE. I ALSO OPEN MY EYES OF A MORNING TO BRIGHT COLORED PETUNIAS IN MY BEDROOM WINDOW BOX.

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I have had two of these planters accenting my front door for several years. Last year, a tornado destroyed one of them, and I was so glad that I could still buy a replacement. It has a water reservoir, and it looks great!

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I am using this in my window boxes. We go to our cabin for 4 to 5 days at a time. I do not have to worry about my flowers drying out.

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This was my first attempt at window boxes. I love the self watering feature. This is the perfect addition to my landscape.

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Used for window box on 2nd story of stone home.

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No longer have to water every day, which is great, but manufacturer should use a better quality of plastic to justify the price. The first time I picked one up to attached to my railing, the edges broke. Also, the "adjustable" mounting brackets do not really fit a wrought iron rail as tightly as it should. Made more for traditional wood porch/deck railing. Would recommend to a friend with instructions to be gentle when setting up.

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I have had the self-watering windowboxes for a number of years now and they are holding up great. I love the convenience of the water level indicator. I know in second if the boxes need water or not.

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be sure and folllow directions and don't add water until planters are where you want them, they are very heavy, loved the purple ones

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Keeping the reservior filled tends to over water the plants turning them 'yellow' causing root rot. I have ceased using this feature and have resorted to watering from the top as needed to maintain proper moisture level.

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We have a second home in the country. The flowers always look great even if I don't get to the country for 3 weeks. Our rural neighbors thought I had fake flowers in the boxes because they looked so good in our absence.

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Really a nice addition to the home. adds character and color where we had a drab site before

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I especially like the water meter that inserts into the well - useful but out of sight. You have to raise the bvox ifused on the deck like one of my boxes.

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I love the gauge on this product, I can look out my window and see if I need to add water to the reservoir. It even came with brackets to hang the flower box.

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I just installed 2 of these windowboxes and was very happy until I discovered that they require 4 screws each to attach them to my deck railing and the screws were not included. So I had to go to [...] to get the screws- I think it is pretty cheesy to not include these minor items even if it brought the cost up by a dollar or two.

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Ordered the red window boxes because they matched my shutters. Not had them a year yet so can't ascertain their longevity but they look sturdy and were easy to put up. They look great and work well, so far.

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We use this at our lake house which we visit every weekend. Works wonderfully!

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I will use this to plant my herbs this year.

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WHAT BEAUTIFUL WINDOW BOXES, I have the perfect spot for them in front of a large garage window, leading into my backyard. Its planted in purple and white and is stunning. Visitors stop when they enter my backyard and admire the planter and its contents

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supports are strong and adaptable. Boxes are good but the walls are a little flimsy.

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These boxes transformed the look of my house. Each one took about 10 minutes to install. The self watering feature is fantastic. I have already recommended these to friends.

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I'm looking forward to using these this summer. While they did take awhile to install, I'm looking forward to saving time later by not watering as much!

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Follow the directions so you don't over water. The plants are watered at an even rate, so the soil doesn't have any drastic changes in moisture. My flower boxes were the envy of my neighborhood.

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These window boxes dress up our shed and we don't need to trek back and water every day.

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I have 10 of these window boxes . . . what more can I say? At first, they were a little tricky to install on our siding, but now the hubby has it down to a science. I can't wait for spring to start my gardening again!

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This looks good, but better read the PDF on Installation. It says it comes with steel mounting brackets, but the PDF says "Check with your local hardware store to find the mounting hardware that's right for your house." So, it only comes with SOME of the Mounting Brackets, not all. Looks like a good product, and I have always gotten good results from Gardener's Supply, but I would have been extremely upset had I ordered this expecting to put it up right out of the box. Didn't want to rate this, because the product might be great, but, I could not submit it without doing so. Based on the misleading specifications I had to give it a low rating.

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I have two of these on my front portch rail and love them. Not only does the resevoir mean that I don't have to check for dryness every time I come into the house, the fact that the reservoir HOLDS the water means that I don't have over-flow issues on my nice portch (which I do when I'm trying to get a plant wet and accidently give it too much water). The little "thermometer" water level indicator prevents this error.
Just bought a pair for my mom for her deck. One arrived with the water reservoir cap "leash" broken. Seems like a weak link.
One other suggestion - the very sturdy mounting brackets should be an option (as wheels are for planters). We are setting these boxes on broad rails and stands and do not need all that hardware. It is very heavy to ship and getting steel to the recyclying center is a hassle.

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I always had a problem with windowboxes because they don't hold much dirt and in Louisiana's hot summer climate, most windowbox plants were done by mid day...With this windowbox, I can water every three days----great product...a bit expensive but worth it---

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I am using the windowboxes along my deck railing. The brackets are screwed to the railing and provide adequate support for the planted boxes. They are in a full sun location and I have always had trouble keeping previous planters watered. It doesn't look like that will be a problem this year. I have them planted and waiting for the plants to grow.

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These window boxes are great for living in the hot south. This is the third one I've bought.

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I did not need the brackets for my situation thus I would prefer to buy brackets separately.

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At the end of the growing season last year, I took down the two wooden window boxes I'd had up under my barn windows, and found carpenter ants had taken up residence in one of them. So this year, I looked for new boxes and purchased these. We had a very warm, dry summer, and the local government imposed some watering restrictions - but in these boxes, my plants looked good all summer. That is, those that survived initial planting. I went away for a few days not long after planting, leaving water in the reservoirs. But one plant died and another partially died. The instructions said to water from the top right after planting, but based on my experience, that should be done the first couple of weeks or so, until the root systems are established. Also, at the end of the season, these boxes were difficult to take down. Although I hadn't watered them in some time, nature did, and the plants had ceased taking up much water. That meant the water reservoirs were pretty full and the boxes were very heavy. Lastly, I don't know how I'll keep rodents out of them this winter, because the water gauges stick up over the boxes and I won't be able to cover them as well as I could the old ones.

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We were able to install the boxes quickly and they look great on two front garage windows. The watering gauge is a big plus!

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LOVE this planter box. Great colors, easy to use. as far as I can tell it looks like it will wear well; I will be replacing all planters I have with these self-watering ones...FANTASTIC.

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They are great for the gardener like me who sometimes forgets to water her plants!! They do seem to "spread", "buckle", whatever you want to call it from the weight of the soil and everything else that goes in them. I guess plastic can only hold so much. But still attractive. Got them on a great end of the season sale so not too upset :-)

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I purchased two in early September and hurried and transplanted some near dead plants from my dried out hanging baskets. They are not just surviving, they are thriving! I purchased the 39 inch ones for my deck rails and just bought two more. It was well worth the money for me. I did put a lower grade landscape fabric under the dirt. I did for other planters in the past so my dirt wouldn't run out the drainage holes so I did with these. Not sure if I needed to. The only downside is I have to wait until spring to plant in the other four I bought. I love these.

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I use these on my deck. Easy assembly and sturdy construction.

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After many years of gardening we relocated to a new house. I bought the windowboxes rather than have my husband make me new ones. I also bought the soil. I have never had such beautiful flowers in my windowboxes. The coleus and impatients are outstanding. I'm looking forward to next spring and purchasing self-watering pots.

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We've been in our house for about 5 years. It had windowboxes when we moved in, but we couldn't keep the plants in the windowboxes that got the most sun alive. With the self-watering boxes, they are thriving.

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In the intense heat of this summer I am more than surprised to learn that my new self watering window boxes (which I use over a white deck rail) only needs watering every 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. They look great and I hid the brackets with sweet potato vine.
I have gotten many complements on my choice of flowers including the boxes. Also they are a very good value

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I set the 4 window boxes up on the rail of a front porch and they look great. They're easy to keep watered, plants looks great and are doing well. The brackets to hold the boxes needed some modification but are holding everything well and seem solid. I bit the bullet and paid the price but it took a lot of soul searching. I would've purchased the longer boxes if it weren't for the price.

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I live where there is predominate winds all the time and usually I have to water planters twice a day. With these window boxes I can go 3 days to a week before they need watering. The only drawback is it seems a little flimsy.I hope they can hold up thru winter storage.

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The windowbox raises flowers to a higher level on my patio and are beautiful to enjoy inside and out. I purchased white which matches the window trim and enhances the flower colors.

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This was easy to assemble and we planted with the special soil which made the planter lighter as well.
We were gone for 10 days and came home to a beautiful windowbox while other potted plants did not look as robust.

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I use these window boxes outside my kitchen door for an herb garden and to cover a pretty ugly iron stoop.

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I own a flower shop and put 4 of these on the front of the building. Easy brackets to put up. Holds a good amount of soil and plants. Have received many compliments on them. I am going to fill them with xmas greens in the winter. I thought the price was excellent, too.

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I love my new window boxes. They look absolutely beautiful!We are in the middle of a heatwave and without the self-watering window boxes, my plants never would have survived! Thank you so much for this wonderful product!

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We have four of these and one of them was damaged and cracked due to accident, not use.
I really like the fact that in the hottest part of summer I only have to water about once a week. In addition, I use the water retaining potting soil with Miracle Grow and the plants really thrive.
Right now I have one veggie plant in each box along with the flowers. We're up on the second floor so people only see the flowers and we benefit from the fresh peppers, basil, and eggplant.
The one downside is that because of spout to pour the water and another piece on the other end it's sometimes difficult to jam in the plants you want. However, since it's only for the season I don't have to worry about them getting root bound.

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I installed these for a client, on four windows at the front of his restaurant. They were missing the installation instructions, so I had to wing it - a frustrating and annoying process. The boxes, which are extremely heavy when the reservoirs are filled, are supported by just two flimsy brackets, with nothing holding them up from the bottom. When I returned the day after installing and planting them, one had fallen off the wall entirely, (plants dying on the ground) and one was hanging by a thread. I ended up taking all four of them down and attaching the brackets to pieces of decking board, which were screwed into the wall. They have held so far, but the client HATES the decking boards behind the boxes and is not happy with the boxes' overall appearance. (I bought the white ones to match the building's trim.)
These boxes absolutely need more support - from the bottom - so the wall does not bear the entire load. This entire experience has been frustrating, especially since this job was for a high profile client in my community.

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I bought two of these in 2008 so I'm on my third season with them. Don't skimp on the potting mix you use in these. I highly recommend using the self-watering container mix that they sell because many other mixes are too heavy and won't dry. Waterlogging has been a problem for the plants I put in boxes with heavier potting media, even with the overflow holes that are supposed to prevent waterlogging.

I would very much like to see Gardeners.com offer replacement water meters for these, as one of mine broke completely and the others don't seem to be measuring the water properly after a couple of years. The fill tube covers are also relatively breakable and one of mine has gone missing (maybe they should sell separate replacements for those too).

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Instead of worrying about getting to the attic window almost everyday to water the windowbox, I now only have to fill the container once a week - it is a great system, and looks really good, too!

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Super easy and really quite attractive. The bronze is a tree trunk brown color. Looks very dark and rustic. Currently growing begonias in the shade and petunias and peppermint in the sun. All are thriving.

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I purchased 9 of these boxes . . . 5 of the 31", 2 of the 39" and 2 of the 23". People have said our house looks like something out of a Thomas Kinkade painting, and neighbors even bring their guests over to see it. I normally can kill a silk flower, but these boxes work so well that I feel like a master gardener. The only issue we had is that my hubby had to modify the brackets slightly so as not to damage our vinyl siding.

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I bought this hoping to hang it on my patio fence which is concrete made to look like wood. Unfortunately I wasn't able to do that so I have it sitting on my patio. I love the way it looks and find that I don't have to add water very often in spite of the heat. I am still hoping to figure out a way to attach it to my fence to get the full effect.

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I bought four of these for the windows at work. I was asked to create some pretty displays for my Pediatric office. Last year they were beautiful and my boss asked me to do two more this year. The plants grew beautifully and very easy and quick to maintain. I wasn't able to bring the boxes in this winter and they weathered the NH winter very well, although I would protect them under idea circumstances.

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I love the fact that you can put water in the box and forget about adding more for quite sometime. Usually I fill the windowboxes weekly but now I can go at least 2 weeks and not have to worry about dry and wilted flowers.

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I have just started some seeds in it and the soil is staying moist. The seeds are not up yet. To be up next week.

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I bought three of these window boxes and I am so very pleased with them! My neighbors are enjoying them too! :) They were just what the front of my house needed!

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This is the 2nd self-watering planter I have purchased. Again, I have beautiful plants and flowers at my windows. I always struggled to get enough water for the plants and now the problem is solved. I also have 2 self-watering hanging baskets that are wonderful also.

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Slowly replacing all my old window boxes.

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These planters are used our lake cabin we spend time at each weekend. Past years I have had very dried out plants and/or dead plants between weekends. This year my plants are going crazy and look beautiful!

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since white doesn't go with my color scheme I decided to paint the box the same as the house trim. works great! I've had several compliments already on the box.

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We bought 4 last year and bought 4 more this year. Worry free - if we go away for a long weekend we know our windowboxes will not dry out!

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Designed well

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I bought these window boxes for a client who owns a restaurant. The instructions and one of the water gauges were missing,and they were ridiculously hard to assemble. Once I got them up, with help from a carpenter friend, they were still rather flimsy. I can only hope they don't fall off the wall.
I love the idea of the reservoir, but this design needs some serious tweaking - maybe more supportive brackets. I am very disappointed in these.

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Looks good and easy to install.

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I saw these window boxes on the porch railing of someone's home in our small city and really liked the way they looked. I found out they bought them from you. We have had our box for only a few weeks and have not been disappointed so far. We mounted it on our porch railing also. It looks great!

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I started with this windowbox on the front of my house several years ago. It gave such a charming appearance to our home that we now have one on every window. I can't wait for spring/summer to fill them with flowers!

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Sturdy and weather resistant window box prolongs periods between waterings significantly. It really does work, especially with the Self-Watering Container Mix soil we use in it. Mounting it was very easy; well thought out design.

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This is a GREAT product!! Mid summer when your window boxes are full of roots, they can dry out before you get home from work. With these windowboxes worry no more!! This is the 3rd season that I have had them. Love them!! I couldn't have herbs without them. Just purchased the stand to create a nicer display and I love them more!

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My plants never looked so healthy. Beautiful flowers, strong stems. Would definitely recommend to others.

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Love love the self watering containers! My watering time is cut in half, my plants are very happy, and the containers weather very well. Great product.

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I have only had these planters for a month. Plants seem to be thriving and it saves me alot of time and energy. I only have to water them about 1 once a week.
There are located on the west side of my house and get the afternoon hot sun.

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I bought two larger self-watering windowboxes a couple years ago and have received many compliments on the flowers they produce. I loved them so much that I bought two smaller ones for two other windows!

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This is my first self watering container. The plants in my traditional planters don't hold a candle to how the ones in this container look. I'm switching everything over next year. If nothing else, for the ease of watering!

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Great watering system once the plants get established.

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I really like the boxes. I especially like the water indicator. Unfortunatly one has a crack in it . Do you think I could get a replacement?

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I really like these self-watering containers;only problem(and its my fault) I ordered them too short. I am getting ready to order a longer size.

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I've used these planters on my second story porch for years now, and they're the absolute best! Because they are self-watering, my plants and flowers get a perfect amount of water, and they flourish throughout the entire gardening season in the Northeast. I would recommend them to anyone.

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I no longer need a flower sitter when on vacation.

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I always wanted window boxes. They give my house a charming, cottage look which I really wanted.I got 8,so after the first was installed the others went up very quickly.Friends,neighbors and relatives all comment how GREAT they look.They are now filled with flowers and I'am so happy.Also the brackets they rest in allow for adjustments- so it's not that difficult.Just go for it! I did and they look beautiful.

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We had a set of steps made for our new front porch then decided on stone. We cut the extra steps into 2 sections and put them on either side of the sliders. The planters fit there perfectly.
On vacation I didn't have to worry about whether they got enough water.

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Easy to install. Can hold lots of plants. Easy to fill from inside the house. Have not had them long enough to say how they weather/last. This is the fisrt year.

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I love the window box, very attractive. Also makes it simple to know when it's time to water. It's great !

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Used this product at our previous home on the deck railing and outside the kitchen window. Bought this one to enhance the deck on our current home.

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Unlike the traditional window box, you don't have to constantly water. The reservoir keeps a large amount of water and you can tell at a glance when more water is needed. Very sturdy and attractive.

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We built a retirement home near our parents with a porch. I have never been a gardener over the years as we moved with my husband's job, but when we moved back home- with the history of my mom and grand and greatparent's gardens- I had to try. Easter weekend, my 2 youngest grandchildren,my 94 year old Mom and I bought plants and transplanted them in these boxes. A month later, they look great. I love these. I know I am suppose to put them up for the winter, but with the mild climate here, I think I can use them with pansies and have year round color.

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I bought two and use them for window boxes for my geraniums and other plants. My plants are so good-looking, even after transplanting them from a very crowded planter. I only have to fill the reservoir once a week (sometimes less) and my plants have never looked better.

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This window box was given to my mother in law as a gift at her assisted living facility. She was very pleased with the quality of the window box and made it easy for her to still have a small garden except she no longer has to bend over. She can sit in her apartment and easily view the flowers she planted. For what I got for the price I recommend this product

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The support brackets are very solid and easily adjusted to fit a variety of installation needs. These are very heavy items when loaded with dirt and water, so be sure to attach them well.

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My husband and I just installed the windowboxes the other day. Very easy. Top quality. Still a bit to cold to add the plants. Looking forward to using the self-watering system.

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I can't give these 5 stars because I'm not using them as window boxes, hence, I'm not using the mounting hardware included in the purchase. I'm using them to line a pressure treated box attached to my deck. They are holding one of my herb gardens, the one with the basil in it. Basil needs lots of water, and even though I've not been really consistent checking the water level and adding on a daily basis, the basil is really lush. I also used the soil sold for self-watering containers and remembered to put some fertilizer in the soil this time around, which is, I'm sure, adding to this. But, the basil likes water and it's doing really, really well.

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The only negative thing is the included brackets do not fit well over my 6 inch balcony rail. We did get them hung, but not traditionally. I ordered 2. Other than that, they look wonderful and I love the water guage!

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This is a great windowbox! I LOVE to garden, but living in an apartment with just a small balcony gives me little room to do so. This planter has given me the opportunity to add a few additional plants (actually, transplant some herbs in dire need of a larger pot) without crowding the walking area of my balcony. This self-watering windowbox is just as good as its bigger cousin, the self-watering patio planter, at keeping my plants watered when I travel for work. I love this planter!

The ONLY trouble I had with the planter was that I did not have an electric drill to aid me in attaching the planter to the balcony railing. However, the offense is more with the wood of the railing rather than the planter. :)

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We are gone a lot on weekends, so this will eliminate coming home to dried out soil and wilting outdoor plants. It is on our balcony railing, so we can see it from inside the home too.

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The combination of 31" and 39" window boxes completed the country cottage look in the front and side of our home. We think they are very attractive and I don't have to worry about leaving the flowers for a weekend or even for a short vacation. These window boxes are a great boon for my small garden. I have recommended them to my friends. Special thanks to Heather who reminded me to wet the soil before planting. Also BIG thank you to Heather and Gardeners who replaced a defective window box in double quick time.

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We now have a total of six self-watering window boxes on our deck railing and love them. They are filled with a mixture of herbs and flowers. The herbs are handy right outside of our kitchen, close the the BBQ, and the flowers add a profusion of color that can be seen from our living room window. The Cardinal Climber plant is a Hummingbird magnet and trails and along the entire deck rail. The best part is you don't have to water everyday!

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I love my window box that you put extra water in. It works wonderfully. I would recommend it to everyone

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Bought these for my windows to replace other boxes that were shabby from weather. I'm excited to see how the new ones work with the water level indicator and the self watering feature. Should be able to look out the window and see when it's time to add water to the tray! The size is perfect for my window widths and after I contacted you for directions, the brackets that came with them now make sense!

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I bought 12 of these 31" window boxes for my country home windows seven years ago. I have so many people compliment me on my boxes. From April till October I have geraniums, million bells, trailing verbenum, sweet potato vines, ivy, and asparagus ferns in the sunny location boxes and impatiens,coleus, begonias and ivy in the shade location boxes in different colors each year. In the fall, I add mums and leave the ivy trailing on the sides. In the winter, I add winter greens, ball ornaments, an outdoor automatic candle and a bow on the front of the box for a cozy Christmas look! Thanks for making my window boxes a perfect addition to my country home!

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makes my windows on front of house look fabulous.

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We hung two of these on the chain link fence last summer and loved them so much that we are adding another one for this summer. The plants never looked better since they are now getting sufficient water. I found that I only needed to refill the water resorvoir once a week. Definately a good product!

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Ordered them for Christmas, so haven't used them yet, but very excited to give them a try. All things I've bought from Gardners Supply have been quality items, so no doubt this will be too.

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It makes maintenance much easier, plants have a more even supply of water and grow better than with ordinary planters

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Have put 5 of these across 45 feet of windows on back of house ... wonderful value for the price. They add interest & color, and living in FL, biggest problem is ALWAYS keeping soil moist ... no longer! I also have self-watering vegetable boxes and am SOLD on the concept.

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We used this to grow lettuce and it worked beautifully.

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I bought 2 of these boxes last year and loved them so much I bought 2 more this year. No more asking neighbors to water my plants when we are away. These boxes hold enough water to keep my flowers moist for up to 2 weeks. By putting the fertilizer in the water reservoir also it is dispensed gradually.

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One works beautifully- -holding water. The second one- -the water drains. Will check it out when I change the flowers.

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This product as well as others I've ordered assembled easily and was installed by me without lots of trouble. The two boxes are on 2 windows on my garden shed.

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I have the box attached to a deck rail outside my kitchen window so I can enjoy the flowers every day. The plus is not having to worry about watering when we're away.

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I bought two of these at the beginning of the summer for our lakeside cottage. The water-fill tube system and large reservoir kept the plants from drying out when we were not there to water. All plants are healthy and lush. These window boxes perform much better than the ones I had been using for the past several years.
The bronze color matches the cottage perfectly!

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It is too big and bulky to return. Maybe the thrift shop will want it.

I was surprised the concept is good. I have ordered items from Gardener's Supply in the past. They have always been well made. This one was a great disappointment.

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I put three of them on my potting shed windows, they are wonderful!

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[...]easy to install, and working well. I would purchase more at somepoint.

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Ugly.
Difficult to assemble; no directions.
Extremely heavy when water added, so the front bows out.

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We travel often and needed a reliable system for watering our three deck planters. As new users during the west coast typical heat in the summer, we are pleased with the watering capacity with plants retrieved from our two of our old wooden deck planters. New herb plants are growing in the third deck planter and triving very well.

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Mounted on outside rail of deck. Water indicator on one of the two boxes didn't work. There was no way to tell this until I had filled with soil and planted seeds and added water. My husband will dismantle in fall to see if it can be fixed.

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My window boxes look great! Can't be happier with your product...it does exactly waht I need it to do.

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Easy to assemble. Good quality.

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excellent

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Keeps my herbs watered (full sun) for about a week. Mounting hardware is easy and convenient.

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4 in a row on the front edge of a 4' deck

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The boxes look great and the self-watering feature is terrific. The instructions indicate that the boxes must be removed and stored for winter and this is a definite inconvenience.

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I have two window boxes side by side. They were easy to install with brackets that are very strong! The dirt in the boxes stays moist for about 4 days in the hot Colorado sun. I'm very pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend them to friends!

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I love the little extras...self-watering, the braces that keep it from bowing outward. These will be used in a wedding for a unique look. Great product!!!

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I don't use it as a window box, just as a self watering container. It is great for people like me who tend to over or under water. I can just fill the reserve & know the plants are getting the right amount.

The people at Gardener's Supply are wonderful to work with. When I had questions about a number of items, they gave answers and suggestions that helped. One of the boxes was broken in transit and the rep made it very easy to get another one.

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The self-watering windowboxes were easy enough to install. They look great & I do not have to water my flowers every day. I just love them. My next purchase will be the self-watering hangers.

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I bought these not only to hold lots of flowers but to help with watering when we were out of town. Not only do these window boxes hold a lot of water but they helped save our investment from draught while we were gone. Terrific product. There is nothing that I could think of to improve upon it. The sturdy design makes for worry-free vacations!

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This makes gardening so much easier. You fill it with you choice selections, water it and then check it. Great for when you go on vacation. Fill it up before you leave and your plants are fine a week later when you return. PERFECT

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The windowbox is working well. The water gauge can be seen easily. The braces that hold the windowbox were very sturdy, and seem to be well-made, even though the box said "China".

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I grow currant tomatos in these. They cascade down attractively and thrive in the windowbox. The reservoir holds plenty of water and they've held up well through three years of use.

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This worked great. After our vacation everything was alive and doing well. First time in years we've not returned to dead or dying plants.

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Add so much to the looks of the house.

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Great size. Love the capacity of the resevoir. The water gauge is also useful in letting me know when to add more water. The adjustability of the brackets are great because I use them on wrought iron railings, which are much more narrow than other deck rails.

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I planted these windowboxes with annuals at my lakeside cottage in late May. We went home for 3 weeks, and when we returned the plants were thriving! Water level indicators are easy to read, and tubes are easy to fill. Bronze color is attractive, and goes well with color of cottage. Great product!

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I just love these boxes. I have tried window boxes for the past 4 years and they dried out within 1 week. i love that these keep watering themselves and my flowers are so big and beautiful!

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They were easy to install

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Very attractive window box. Easy installation. My plants seem to love it.

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Was looking for a maintenance free window box to even out the way my windows are placed in my 1860s house. This one was perfect! My husband had a little trouble getting it installed with the way the brackets sit, but it is up and look great and the plants are thriving!

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I was looking for a moderately priced window box for the window on the side of my garage that faces my yard. I was concerned how it would fit on my slim window sill. However, this window box came with several adjustable brackets which ended up to be an easy installation. It looks great, holds lots of annuals. I'm very happy with it and am thinking about two more for the front of my house. It looks better than a "moderately priced" window box!

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Looks great from inside, too!

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We ordered two of these. One works great, but the other leaks a lot and the indicator will not go up to full no matter how much water we put in. I wish they came in a nicer material, because the plastic doesn't look very nice, but it is nice that the flowers are living MUCH longer.

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I am using the windowboxes on our potting shed. I am pleased with the product. The one thing I didn't like was the plastic line that attaches from the box to the watering reservior. One was broken off when it arrived and the one on the other box is very thin in one area and will eventaully break also.

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The window boxes look picture-perfect filled with flowers! I fill the resevervoir on Sunday and one week later, refill. The plants are in full sun and they are doing great! I would definitely recommend this product.

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Holds several days worth of water.
Easy to fill
Plants look better because of steady supply of water.

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your catalog is my new best friend. i want everything but don't have alot of money, the windowboxes were a treat. saving my money now to buy a earth box. i told all my friends, and they have ordered too. thanks

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I finally have the window boxes I've always wanted. They are beautiful with a minimum amount of work.

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one week and my flowers are growing like they have never done before. I fill the water resevoir and leave it. My flowers look wonderful. The moisture so far has been kept at exactly what the plants need. If this continues, I will be replacing all my pots with self-watering pots.

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My husband installed this quickly and easily on our shed. It bakes in the FL sun but the water reservoir has worked beautifully. Plants look great with 2x weekly watering. The flip top for water gauge is a little difficult to pop off - but perhaps just because it is new. Looks great and no care needed!

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We're very pleased with these self-watering outdoor flower boxes. Bought two of them in white last year. The wooden ones we had on the front windows, rotted out, and we love the new color. Annuals are doing very well so far, despite all the rainy weather. Thanks for selling a great product, at a reasonable price!
Barbara Ingham

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I used these to plant assorted herbs. Each 31" box holds 5 small plants. These windowboxes are great because you only have to water a couple times per week.

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Important to also buy the "amazing" wicking self-watering soil mix...it works perfectly!

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My flowers would dry up and die while we were traveling. This allows me to go with out worry.
Purchased the conversion kits to use in my ceramic pots and there were no instruction on how to use them.

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Because of total weight when loaded with soil and water it requires mounting on studs which are not apparent to a vinyl-sided exterior wall. Used a stud finder to locate studs but this can be tricky.

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It is nice to not have to water everyday. These attractive window boxes fit well from my porch rail and hold lots of flowers.

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flowers our flourishing in this planter

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Supertunias need wateirng twice-a-day when in direct sinlight. Now I just fill up the reservoir every three days and get great results.

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We have these planters on our front porch, and our back yard deck. They are in both sun and shade and are a great item for busy gardeners who don't want to water daily. They have a "button" that lets you know when to add water, and are attractive and durable. We've had our first set for over 5 yrs. and they look brand new. New gardeners can take the guess work out of their watering chores and grow fantastic containers!!

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i purchased three 31" window boxes for our house in harwichport, ma. they are beautiful filled with pink geraniums, purple petunias and lime green ivy. i get many compliments from friends and neighbors. we travel back and forth to the cape and now i do not have to worry about my plants not getting enough water. i have wanted window boxes for years and now i have them!

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Looks lovely on my deck railing and I only have to water every three or four days!

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the curley thing attached to the water cover is too flimsy. Mine broke the first time I used it.
Great product for hard to reach areas where u want to have a window box.

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I am very pleased with the planters. I will purchase more as I am remodeling an old building. They were easy to install and look great. Thank you.

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Pretty much hands off gardening. Water once a week and the plants thrive.

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I love these boxes! They were a bit more expensive then I would usually buy, but the fact that they are self-watering and don't require every day attention made them well worth it! They are also made of stronger stuff than the boxes you can buy at retail stores so I'm guessing they'll last longer...can't wait til my flowers grow bigger and add that touch of beauty to my windows!

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I mounted four of these on a porch front railing and I was very impressed with how solid the mounting hardware was. The boxes are well made and while I have no clue how the whole "self watering" thing works, it certainly does. I haven't put any water in the boxes in over a week now and the soil on the top is still moist.

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I have only had these window boxes for 6 weeks. I do know the design is attractive and the concept of self watering boxes seems to be working. If they hold up well this summer and I am satisfied with the results, I will purchase more next spring.

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I was not convinced when I ordered these window boxes. It is a very hot spot with alot of direct sun light. In the past with the old window boxes I had to water every day. It's so freeing. I only need to water a couple times a week! They look better then they ever have. I am ordering more self watering pots. I am sold.

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I bought 4 of these in Loden for our back porch windows. They were easy to install and look great against the wall. I have a big yard and work full-time so was concerned about keeping yet more potted plants watered enough during the summer. So far, these plants look great and I fill the reservoir about 1x/week. I'm sure that will be more frequent as it gets warmer but a lot better than 2x/day. The one con I have is that the water level indicators do not work. When filling, the indicator goes up and water starts dripping out the bottom. When you stop watering the indicator goes down. So, it's a guess how much water there is.

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These boxes were easy to assemble and just as easy to install on our 2nd floor outside windows. We do have a overhanging roof which made it much easier, not sure they would be as easy if you had to use a ladder. But they look very nice and match our trim, we have had several compliments and where we had purchased them.

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I ordered three window boxes. [...] I've never emptied widow boxes or taken them off in the fall. The instructions say to do this and I suspect it is so that water won't stay in them, freeze and crack the boxes. So this is an extra chore and I think you should mention it in the product description so people know that before buying.Can the window box design be changed to have a bottom drain, accessible from the outside?

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Great for vacation - no need to worry or to have somebody water

The water level indication is a little fragile. I have an older set & one of mine broke, but pot is still very useful.

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Window boxes are excellent for those windows that are slightly out of reach and hard to water...only need to open the window once a week and fill reservoirs.

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Anyone can make their home attractive with these great windowboxes. We have them on our white viny front porch fence. Makes home look cozy and personal. The perfect gift.

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I have tried for three years to have beautiful pots at work, but was unable to water over the weekend. These pots are very large and not only hold large rooted plants, but have a decent reservoir to hold the water to get us through the weekend without drying out the plants. I am very happy I found this catalog and this pot design.

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Like the self watering and easy assembly. It goes really good with the Facade. People walk by ask about it and where we got it. We tell them and they say will look into it.

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I absolutely LOVE my windowboxes! I had been looking online at some PVC/Vinyl boxes but was put off by the high price of some ($125 up to $200 each). When I found these I was estatic, plus the watering system is just wonderful! They really make keeping any plants alive easy. I have a busy life, and being able to fill up the resivour once or twice a week is great. They look just as nice as the other high priced windowboxes out there, and are even better because these are self watering. I put geraniums and bacopa in mine and it made a stunning display. Many of my neighbors have commented on them. The brackets are sturdy and easy to install, and the boxes held a good ammount of soil. A+ Product!

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The proportions are very good, it holds a great deal of soil. I'm looking forward to seeing my plants endure the summer weather!

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I have never had a window box before because I thought they would be too heavy or hard to install. I LOVE this planter - it was easy to install, selfwatering and looks great?

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Installed these along my balcony railing and they look great combined with the wood facade covers that Gardener's supply also offers. The self watering feature appears to keep the plants watered for approx a week between waterings. I used the self-watering soil that GS also offers and it was a perfect fit and gave me just enough room to add some plants and seeds. The combination of the soil, box and wood cover is really attractive and offers a lot of room for plants. Only drawback was that the pictures make the boxes appear a little larger than they are on the internet. Just take measurements up front and ensure you know how large the boxes will be.

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Had a new deck installed and ordered four of these to add to deck. They went up in 5 minutes, look great, and after 3 weeks, flowers are growing like crazy. So far, only have had to add water twice. My only issue is where can I put more of these around the house!

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I have several of your self watering containers. I have been very pleased with all types. Easy to use and you get wonderful results.
They make everyone look like a great gardener, from beginner to master gardener.

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We replaced the window boxes on the front of the house because no one would remember to water the flowers until they were dead!. With these self watering boxes the flowers are thriving. Easy to use with a built in gauge so you know just when the plants are getting thirsty. The brackets were easy to install and they hold the flower boxes and gallons of water really well. We love these self watering window boxes and recommend them most highly. Everything I have ever bought from Gardners Supply has been great. [...]

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I am using these planters inside window boxes, but they are pretty enough to use alone. I was amazed by the capacity that is held in the reservoir. My only regret is that there don't appear to be deck railing boxes in the same line. I'd definitely buy them.

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I bought five of these for the front of our house. They look great,are sturdy, hold lots of flowers and I don't have to water everyday due to the water reservoir. I also bought the moisture control soil for the boxes-excellant at staying moist.

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love the boxes[...]

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I just bought these and mounted them out on my deck. They hold a good amount of water. I used to water my old boxes and they would be dry as a bone by the time I got home from work. I just bought all my flowers and will be planting them tomorrow. I will check back with my opinion once I've had them for a while.

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I didn't even know I wanted this...now, I can't belive I didn't have it and I'll be getting so many more. The self watering is great, and the best design I've ever seen. The window is too high to be able to water all the time, not a problem now. I always dreamed of a window box, and I have the perfect one now. Brackets are plenty strong, and don't think it's flimsy - it's not.

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Finally! These window boxes keep rabbits from eating my herbs! I have basil in 2 of them and bought 3 more to grow other herbs. I also bought the facade (surround) to make it more attractive and blend in better with our cedar home. Plants just thrive in these wonderful self-watering window boxes.

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This is an attractive window box, easy to assemble, a little tricky to hang, but very sturdy. We haven't hit dry weather yet, so I don't know how the self watering will work...but I am excited about it and look forward to thriving plants in my flower box all summer.

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I needed a narrow planter & this works great on the deck.

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We hung the planter boxes from a deck railing in a full sun area. I suggest purchasing the recommended potting mix and following the directions to wet the soil before filling the planter boxes. Once I filled and planted the boxes It was over a week before I had to fill them again The plants are thriving in a full sun location. With traditional planter boxes I would have to water twice a day. I love these!!

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We put these on the back of the house on the windows that face our patio. They have added such color and ambiance to our setting. Thanks!!

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holds a lot of plants
low maintenance
easy to have success gardening
accents your home
wish it came in even more colors

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These are fantastic. They water your plants from the bottom up. They are easy to fill and maintain the proper moisture level.

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These window boxes are attractive and easy to install. We like the adjustable brackets that allowed installation at our window-sill level and still look good from the front of the house. I've just planted them with a large selection of flowers and look forward to using the "self-watering" feature to help keep the plants growing and looking great. Colors offered were excellent; we are using the bronze which is a nice contrast to our buff brick home.

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Looks great on the side of the house. I also bought some potting soil from Gardeners Supply. So far, sweet potato plants are looking good!

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This one is much better than the cheap one I bought from Walmart last year. This box is much sturdier & looks really pretty too.

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I was happy with the construction and explanation that comes with the package. I started my boxes last week, but so far they look great and the plant seems healthy with no need to water daily! Looking forward to the end results!

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I bought 2 of these last year and liked them so much I bought 2 more for the other side of my house. No guessing if the plant needs water, they look great.

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I love this product. It was so easy to set up. The instructions are very clear.
I bought two of the white along with the recommended soil and it is working very well. My plants have been in it for 2 weeks and are thriving. It is so nice to know they are getting water and that I only have to look at the red gauge to see when to add more (so far only once). My new patio looks great and I will be ordering some of the self watering pots in the near future.

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great box for a sunny location or a difficult watering location

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Working as a professional landscaper I never seem to have time in my own yard. The self watering windowboxes saved the day! I can fill up the resevoir weekly and have healthy beautiful plants especially in our dry climate. I will also highly recommend these and other self watering containers for my clients!

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It is too early to install my windowbox in our Michigan climate. This box is good looking and very nice quality. It came with several hangers so it will be easy to insall on my brick wall. I am looking forward to the self watering feature,as we have many dry periods in June, July and August and I hope it will be easier to control wilting planter boxes this summer.

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Every year I start with good intentions then the daily watering fails me. Looking for the added insurance and hope the self watering feature is a bit more forgiving.

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USING WINDOW BOXES AS DECORATION FOR ANNUALS. SO FAR LOOKS VERY ATTRACTIVE AND LOOKING FORWARD TO PLANTING AND OBSERVING ITS DRAINING POTENTIAL!

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EASY TO INSTALL. LOOKS GREAT. I have alraeady received many compliments.

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Outdoor plants grow like crazy, & you don't have to keep watering every day!

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Self-watering planters normally leave an air space between the bottom of the soil and the maximum water level in the reservoir. Water is drawn upwards by smaller pillars of saturated soil which extend down into the reservoir, or by absorbent wicks. The air space insures that the soil is aerated, not water-logged. This planter design is missing these features and may experience problems because of it.

1) There is no mechanism for wicking water out of the bottom of the reservoir and into the soil. If the water level drops below the grating, the soil will dry out even if the reservoir is mostly full. Roots will eventually grow into the reservoir to mitigate this problem, but until they do, most of the reservoir capacity is basically worthless. Keep it carefully topped off until the plants are established. You could also add your own wicks to overcome this problem.

2) There are internal overflow holes to prevent the planter from becoming a swamp when it rains. The holes are roughly a quarter-inch ABOVE the grating that holds the soil. So, if the planter is full of water the bottom of the soil will be completely water-logged. This is undesirable but, due to the lack of a wicking mechanism, it is the only way for the soil and water to meet.

I use my planters year-round and subject them to very rainy winters. I will not be buying any more of this type due to the problems described above. On the one I do have, I intend to lower the level of the drains and add some wicks.

Still, they do have some strong points.
- I was initially interested in these planters because they are compact enough, and boxy enough, that they do make good window boxes and deck railing planters. Most self-watering designs are too massive to mount anywhere.
- Compact self-watering planters often have small reserviors and can run out of water surprisingly quickly in hot weather. This design has an unusually large water capacity for its size and can handle longer periods of neglect.

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I have 2 windowboxes I bought 4 years ago, and love! I bought 4 more this year, giving 2 as gifts. I love the low maintenance, watering twice a week in the heat of the Texas summer. In the fall, I water once a week. I tried traditional windowboxes-it was hard to water enough! These are so low maintenance! I love the new water gauge!

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Discovered this product becuase my boss uses them on her deck railings and they look great! I use them on my front windows as window boxes and my spring flowers are still blooming and its the middle of Oct. It gives the perfect amount of water and there is a gauge to easily read when you have watered the plants enough. because of the rainy season we have had, I think I have actually hadto water them only a few times. its great for someone who doesnt always remember to water the plants every day!

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The window box is fantastic because you have to water ony once every week or two.

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No one came close to this price. And, I love dealing with the company - great reception and voice mail proccess.

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In the hottest weather I need to water the soil at bit because it can dry out even when there is water in the reservoir.

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I decided to try these self watering windowboxes's this year since I was really busy and was afraid that my plants would die without daily watering. I was so please, I had to water about 2 times a week compared to daily. The only con with this self watering windowbox, was having to mount this on my deck, it took some time. It was not a quick, screw here attach there. So anticipate a little work when it comes to the attachment, but be reassured that you will be thankful when it is complete. I am going to try to place mums in there for the fall and see how that turns out, can't wait. LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!

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I live in an area that does not get much rain in the summer months, this product has saved me a lot of money on replanting cost! Just install, plant, and water once a week!

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I purchased this for my mom, but plan to buy another one for myself. It's great to be able to fill the reservoir & not worry about it until the gauge shows it's time to add more water.

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Well, we'll see. For the past several years I've sought a solution to planters around the sign at our church. Every time the flowers have pretty much dried up and looked ratty long before fall. It's tough to keep things from drying out in the extreme in the hot, sunny location, despite watering on Sundays and mid-week. If even this doesn't work for live flowers, at least it's large enough, and good-looking enough to use as a generous window box evergreen arrangement at Christmas time.

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I wanted these planters for my deck, to protect plants when I am on vacation. Unfortunately, water leaks out of the bottom and needs to have water added daily according to the water guage. I puchased 4 planters and only one of them retains water. I am disappointed given the cost of these planters. Thanks for giving me the opportunity for input.

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Haaving prevoouslypurchased self-watering baskets, I was almost sure I would enjoy owning the windowbox

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The hanging hardware is extremley durable and easy to install. Which we installed on our balcony deck hand rail. The watering system is simple to refil and it works especially well with the Garden Supplies Self watering Plant Mix.

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I am thrilled with this wonderful windowbox. As a mother of 2 young children, time is limited for gardening-This takes no time to set up and once it is filled up with water you can sit back, relax and enjoy the profits of your beautiful windowbox. This is a must!! My windowboxes have never looked so good! Don't hesitate!

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It is so practical in regard to keeping the plants watered. They have grown half way up the window and continuing to flourish!

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I've struggled to keep annuals alive in the past in our summer heat, but the window box has made it easy to give these plants the water and nutrients they need consistently. My neighbors have noticed the difference!

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window boxes off my screened prorch and deck windows.

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Planter for my back porch that keeps the plants going regardless if I am here to water or not. I will be looking at other options for next year.

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Use as window boxes
Don't like plastic
the wood covers is great

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

I love this container. I'm giving a self watering container plus potting mixture to my dearest girl friends for Christmas.

One con is the mounting brackets for the window boxes. It is very hard to move to move the boxes on and off brackets.

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

I am using two of the containers on my patio for herbs. It is so handy to walk out the door and have fresh herbs for recipes. The plants are much healthier than the ones I have planted in my garden, probably because they receive water when they need it from the built-in reservoir. These are great!

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

I enjoy looking out the window and seeing my flowers blooming!

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

This window box is attached to my attic window. The beautiful red trailing geraniums and vinca vines that I planted in the box trail down the side of our white house. The self-watering feature make it possible for me to fill the water reserivoir only once a week.

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

I have had widwow box planters for years, using regular planters. My boxes never looked so full and healthy until this year with my self watering planters. Even with the real hot and humid days I have to re fill about every two days or so. Which when you work 2 jobs watering can be impossible. I have 2 planters to replace for next year. I have recommended them to all my customers!!

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

I use spanish moss on top of the soil and around each flower to keep the base of the plants shaded. I get comments from all my neighbors and even strangers, saying they've never seen more beautiful window boxes and they all want to know my secrets and how I keep the flowers looking so good, even in the scorching sun and when the temperatures are in the 90's. The built in reservoir helps immensely in keeping the plants well hydrated, and cuts down on my job of watering, giving me more free time to enjoy my garden.

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

I've owned my window boxes for 3 years and love them!! The brackets that are included are sturdy and the paint on them has not chipped. The white boxes are easy to clean and look as good as new ! The material is very sturdy and does not bend or warp. Prior to owning this window box, I would need to water my four window boxes of wave petunias EVERY morning. Now that I've replaced them with this window box, I only need to water them twice a week!! What a time saver !! Would HIGHLY recommend this product!!

Comments about 31" Self-Watering Windowbox:

I love looking at my flowers outside my kitchen window.