Best self-watering planters for busy gardeners

There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh herbs, and with the Cole & Mason Self-Watering Triple Potted Herb Keeper, you can ensure your herbs flourish for longer. Without the need for repotting, nestle your potted herbs into the planter and allow the self-watering system to keep them vibrant. The hydro-felt pads, with an estimated lifespan of three months, intuitively provide water to your herbs. Plus, with pads included and a reassuring 2-year warranty, this keeper will last for years to come.

Customer review: "This is great. It saves you keep buying potted herbs. Even coriander lasts and regrows!! Well worth the price."

With a stylish rattan design available in a range of colours, these hanging flower pots ensure your plants are always satisfied. Suitable for indoor and outdoor plants, the Lechuza Nido hanging basket is equipped with a water reservoir to keep plants hydrated and a water level indicator so when water is running low, you'll be in the know to top it up. Made of UV and frost-resistant polypropylene, the pot is surprisingly lightweight yet durable and even comes with a potting mix and plant substrate included.

Customer review: "I love it! It’s a beautiful pot with a clear indicator for the self watering reservoir, it holds quite a large plant and is perfect for any indoor hanging plant. It also includes a valve at the bottom that you can leave open if you plan to hang it outdoors."

This tall planter box is made in Canada from high-grade polypropylene. The planter promises resilience against the harshest climates, as you can expect from harsh Candian winters, and its self-watering feature ensures your plants thrive. With a sturdy and lightweight design, this Abram Self-Watering Tall Planter Box is an elegant addition to any garden.

Customer review: "Great planters - self watering feature worked well through the summer!"

This Balconera Self Watering Planter will be a great addition to your space if you have a balcony or a small garden. Crafted in Germany from high-quality, UV-resistant plastic, this slate-coloured planter is durable and functional. Its integrated watering system, paired with a practical water level indicator, ensures your plants receive optimal care. Plus, the matte finish is available in various colours to complement any setting, be it indoors or outdoors.

Customer review: "Very impressed with the quality and design."

The Lechuza Puro Color 20 is where design meets functionality. Its spherical form, both robust and tactile, accentuates the beauty of plants in any setting. With a self-watering system that ensures effortless care, this planter promises both aesthetics and ease. Also, it is UV-resistant and weatherproof, so whether it's placed indoors or out, your plants will flourish.

Customer review: "Love these planters, stylish design, take the guesswork out of watering, and you can go on holiday feeling confident your plants are watered."

This Scandinavian-inspired indoor herb garden kit is contemporary and powered by smart technology. The rectangular planter comes with three mini tomato, basil, and green lettuce pods so that you can grow produce free of any GMOs or harmful chemicals. Cooming in white, beige or grey, this is an ideal start for growing on patios, balconies or windowsills.

Customer review: "Cleverly packaged - the opening experience was on par with the excitement of receiving a new iPhone. Easy to set up, and now, four days later, the seed pods are springing into life. My household is now obsessed with progress and can’t wait for the fresh produce over the coming months. Thank you!"

In collaboration with the Eden Project, LSA International offers up their Canopy range. Sustainable elegance this award-winning planter is crafted from mouth-blown recycled glass and mirrors the Eden Project's biospheres. Its self-watering mechanism, paired with a sustainably sourced cork bung, ensures your plants thrive. Encased in recyclable packaging with organic ink, this planter is an all-around winner in our books.

Customer review: "Beautiful and functional! Better than a plant pot."

This grow pot tower is perfect for tomatoes, peppers, and more. Crafted from recycled, BPA-free plastic, this pot promises a generous 11-litre planting capacity. With a four-litre reservoir, paired with an easy-fill self-watering system, it ensures your plants remain hydrated. The unique float indicator and a sturdy aluminium support frame make this pot tower a blend of functionality and good for the environment.