Nest Self-Watering Elevated Garden Planter

Garden at standing height—without the daily watering. A built-in TruDrop® reservoir feeds roots from below, so you check a gauge every week or two instead of grabbing the hose every morning.

Small Nest Planter - 18" x 36" - The perfect balcony herb garden features 13.2 gallons of soil and a 6.7 gallon water reservoir.

Medium Nest Planter - 22" x 44" - The perfect garden for a mix of herbs, greens and compact vegetables, featuring 22.8 gallons of soil and a 12.3 gallon water reservoir.

Large Nest Planter - 30" x 48" - The perfect garden for patio tomatoes and peppers with under plantings, featuring 40.2 gallons of soil and a 18.5 gallon water reservoir. 

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The Nest Planter is the elevated garden for those who would rather be harvesting than hauling watering cans or bending down to the ground. The Nest is a double-walled planter that sits on powder-coated steel legs at 36" tall, bringing herbs, salad greens, strawberries and compact vegetables up to a comfortable working height.

Inside is the patented TruDrop® self-watering system, a reservoir beneath the soil that wicks moisture up to the roots as plants need it, helping to conserve water and keep your soil hydrated. A gauge on the side tells you when to top up, and an overflow spout lets heavy rain drain away so roots never sit in soggy soil. Depending on the weather and what you're growing, a full reservoir can last up to 2–6 weeks — with reports of gardeners using up to 50% less water and fertilizer than a conventional planter.

The Nest planter is rotomolded from lightweight, food-safe, BPA-free resin that won't chip, crack or fade. With a 10 year warranty, elegant color options and clean textured lines, the Nest makes a beautiful addition to your deck and patio.

Features & Benefits

• Enjoy a comfortable, no-bend, standing height of 36"; easy on backs, knees and accessible for gardeners with limited mobility
• TruDrop® self-watering reservoir turns daily watering chores into a quick check every week or two
• Water-level gauge to see at a glance when it's time to refill
• Overflow spout & drain plug for excess water to escape
• Double-wall insulation that buffers roots from summer heat and cool nights
• Made from 100% recyclable, food-safe & BPA-free resin that meets FDA food-contact standards
• Powder-coated steel frame for a 36" standing height
• Rotationally molded high-density polyethylene is lightweight, stylish, and durable
• The Nest features UV- and weather-resistance, which means it won't chip, crack or fade
• Featuring a 10-year limited warranty
  

Which Size Is Right for You?

Small Nest Planter - 18" x 36" - The perfect balcony herb garden featuring 13.2 gallons of soil and a 6.7 gallon water reservoir. It fits narrow balconies and deck rails. Grow a kitchen herb collection, a couple cherry tomatoes, or a few bush beans.

Medium Nest Planter - 22" x 44" - The perfect garden to have steps from your kitchen, featuring 22.8 gallons of soil and a 12.3 gallon water reservoir. It gives you room for a mix of greens, herbs, a compact
pepper or two, and strawberries along the edge.

Large Nest Planter - 30" x 48" - A kitchen garden workhorse, featuring 40.2 gallons of soil and a 18.5 gallon water reservoir. Our top pick for patio tomatoes and peppers with under plantings of basil and marigolds. Simply add a trellis for vines like cucumbers or peas.

With about 9" of soil depth across all sizes, the Nest is ideal for herbs, salad greens, strawberries, bush beans, peppers, compact/patio tomatoes, and flowers.

TruDrop Self-Watering Reservoir

How the TruDrop® System Works

1. Plant & water from the top. Fill the Nest with a quality potting mix, plant, and water the soil well
   to start the wicking action.
2. Fill the reservoir. From then on, add water through the fill hole with a hose or watering can until
   the gauge reads full.
3. Roots drink as needed. Perforated inner walls wick moisture up evenly—no swings
   between soggy and bone-dry.
4. Check the gauge every week. Top up when it drops. You can add liquid fertilizer to the reservoir to feed as you water.

Please note, we recommend using a quality, fluffy potting mix rather than garden soil, which compacts and slows the wicking action. Water the soil from the top after planting to get the system started. In freezing weather, open the main drain so no water sits in the reservoir and freezes. The resin is built to handle the elements year-round.