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Q: How do you take the bottom tray off in order to clean it? And how do you thread the wick through the holes for the self-watering system to work without waterlogging the soil?
A: Hello Mark - We appreciate your interest in this Self-Watering Window Rectangular Indoor/Outdoor Planter Box.The planter's bottom tray can be easily detached. There are slits in the upper portion, so if you remove the bottom portion to water the plant, the water will seep down through the dirt and out the bottom. As a result, we do not recommend removing the bottom part of the planter. This planter, with its clever and convenient design that waters plant roots from the bottom, helps take the guesswork out of watering by simply filling the reservoir in the bottom for plants to absorb from above. – Peter
submitted byPeter - 2 years agoTarget staff supportA: We drilled drainage holes in bottom and placed the planters in wooden boxes made to fit. We had no drainage issues.
submitted byMrsmac111 - 1 year agoA: I've only used these for one season but had no problem with drainage after it rained. Ours sit in boxes attached to a privacy fence. I grew 5 different flower varieties last year & all looked great!
submitted byMrsmac111 - 1 year agoA: I’ve asked similar questions with no response. These boxes are terrible for outside. If it rains, it won’t drain and your plants will be water sogged. I have had these for two summers and each summer my plants have died from too much water, root rot.
submitted byep - 2 years ago
Q: How can you attach this planter to the outside of window? I see some photos that customers placed outdoors, out of their windows or home.
A: We built wooden boxes to spec that hold each planter box & attached the boxes to a wooden horizontal fence with a wooden turnlock so they hang on the fence in between the boards. Works great!
submitted byMrsmac111 - 1 year agoA: Hi Mags - Thank you for your interest in the Self-Watering Window Rectangular Indoor Outdoor Planter Box. You can place the Box on window sill for a beautiful home garden. Happy shopping! - Emma
submitted byEmma - 2 years agoTarget staff support
Q: Ok I see from the question above the dimensions of the 8” So what’s the dimensions of the 4.5” It would be great if you could correct this item’s description is elevate unwanted shipping/return charges.
A: The planter comes in 2 width size options (4.5 and 8)
submitted byLees - 4 years agoA: Hi Myecloset- Great question! Here are the dimensions for the 4.5. Dimensions (Overall): 4.5 Inches (H) x 16 Inches (W) x 4.5 Inches (D). Thanks!
submitted byMonica - 4 years agoTarget staff support
Q: What are the dimensions of the 8 inch size?
A: The description says 8”x8”x24”
submitted byScreen Name - 4 years agoA: Hello M - Thanks for viewing our Self-Watering Window Box from Room Essentials™. The overall dimensions are 8 Inches (H) x 8 Inches (W) x 24 Inches (D). We hope you can add this beautiful botanical look to your outdoor space! - Sokim
submitted bySokim - 4 years agoTarget staff support
Q: Is this suitable for basil even though it is short?
A: Hello Kj93 - Thank you for your interest on - Self-Watering Window Rectangular Indoor Outdoor Planter Box White 16"x4.5". Yes, the Self‑Watering Window Planter Box can be used for basil, and people successfully grow herbs like basil in similar shallow window planters with self-watering features. Hope this information helps. Happy shopping! - Rose
submitted byRose - 2 months agoTarget staff support
Q: What is the shape of the planter box?
A: The planter box has a rectangular shape, making it suitable for various spaces.
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Q: What material is the planter box made from?
A: The planter box is made from polypropylene, ensuring durability and lightweight construction.
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Q: Is the planter box suitable for both indoor and outdoor use?
A: Yes, the planter box is designed for both indoor and outdoor use.
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Q: Does the planter box require assembly?
A: No, the planter box does not require any assembly, making it easy to use immediately.
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Q: How does the self-watering feature work?
A: The self-watering feature works by filling a reservoir that waters plant roots from the bottom.
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