As there were no instructions included on how to utilize the self watering I am posting pictures of how to set up the pot. First you need to drill a 11/16" hole in the corner where the dimple is located to place the included plug. Next you need to drill a 1/4" hole in the side where there is also a dimple to allow water to escape when filling to let you know it's full. Then I cut 10 pieces of 3/16" poly rope or paracord to use as the wick. I suggest poly or synthetic instead of cotton so it's rot resistant. I cut them approx the height of the entire planter 28" as it won't hurt if more is in the lower part. I then figured approximately where the top of the gravel would be in relation to bottom and loosely tied a knot to keep it from dropping into the bottom. Place the rock in the area and work the ropes up a bit until you have the knots just above the height of the gravel. This will leave the long end in the bottom of the pot and in the water. Add potting soil and work it around the ropes as you fill the container with soil. It's easy to move the ropes around to get them to the top. Once you have planted, use a small funnel and a garden hose to fill the planter until water starts coming out the back hole in the side you drilled. Don't drill any holes in the bottom if you are wanting to use the self watering feature! See the pictures for the process.

just received the planters. Ordered Gray but received Dark Cedar (aka Brown). returning these & will reorder them in Black. Like the shape and how tall they are. Perfect to frame the front entrance of our home with provided they were the correct color. Especially liked the price.

I love that it is self watering and tall. TonyO posted a review on this product here and it has great instructions on how to set it up. Thank you TonyO!! While there appears to be instructions on the websites description they are not clear or concise. I live in FL and am constantly watering the plants, I'll buy more of these if they work. I would suggest the manufacturer put the instructions on the inside of the planter so you can buy the rock and wicks at the same time instead of having to go back to buy them if you choose to use the self watering feature. If not using the self watering feature they still make a great planter. We will see how they hold up to the FL sun.

Outstanding quality!

I bought this in June. Today I am about to re-pot a small palm tree. There were not instructions where and how to drill holes for self-watering. Did you drill holes or just plant as is. Strange there were no instructions. Someone mentioned a video-- can you post the link please-- would have given it a 5 star otherwise. I plan to hold off planting to find out is anyone can send the link to the video or detailed instructions. The planter was on my patio this week after a big rain. Water is trapped in the bottom. I turned the planter upside down but the water will not drain. Strange.

I am pleased with this planter. Bought 2 for my front door and they are what they say they are. The price is right and it looks good. They are very light weight, so beware, if you worry about high winds or plan to put it in a place where it could be knocked over.

So far I love them.

The price I paid was decent but the quality just isn't there. There are no instructions at all so I have no idea how to make this planter a self-watering planter. The planter feels like cheap plastic and the insert where you sit your plant on is not removable. For $40 I'm quite disappointed.

These planters are very nice and at a great price.

Very light in weight but easy to transport.