While these are nice planters, the description is misrepresented.  They boast self-watering.  Apparently, I AM the self-waterer.  My interpretation is some sort of reservoir.  The manufacturer's reply was "Customer could just add water to the top of the soil".  That's a pretty lame answer.  What happens if you are out of town & can't water the pots.  Very disappointed in the response, description & lack of empathy.  BTW, I purchased 10 of their pots!