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What is Artstone material?

Artstone is a proprietary blended material made from plastic and crushed stone. Depending on the size, shape, or color of the Artstone planter; the material could be a blend of polystyrene and crushed stone, or polypropylene and crushed stone. All Ar

What is a Water-Minder?

The Water-Minder™ feature is included and found inside the majority of our Artstone planters. This self-watering insert allows the planter to become sub-irrigated by creating a reservoir that stores excess water. An integrated wicking chamber allows

How do your self-watering planters prevent overwatering & underwatering?

All of our Artstone planters 5½" and larger include the Water-Minder™. This self-watering feature prevents overwatering and underwatering as long as the drainage plug on the bottom of the planter is removed. This is because the water level will alway

Do I need a saucer or tray when using your planters indoors?

A saucer is not needed when using our planters indoors unless you decide to remove the drainage plug from the bottom of the planter (included with most Root & Vessel planters). The only downside to keeping the drainage plug in is that you have to be

I ordered two of the same planters. Why do they look different?

Due to the manufacturing process of our Artstone and metal planters, each piece is uniquely made and one-of-a-kind. These planters may be classified under the same color or finish but could have a slight variation. If you ordered 100% resin/plastic p

Which Root & Vessel planters are recyclable?

All of our USA-made planters are recyclable, including our Countryside planters, Majestic planters, Poly-Pro Flower Box & Liner, and our Kettles and Urns. While our Artstone self-watering planters are made with recycled materials, they are not recycl

A certain product is out of stock online, will it be available again?

If you see a product on our website, the fastest way to find out when it's back in stock is to sign up to receive email notifications. Click the NOTIFY ME button on the product page and then enter your email address. Signing up ensures that you're am

I need a replacement plug or other part, how do I get one?

Please contact us and let us know which product(s) you have and what you need. We will do our best to send you the appropriately sized drainage plug, self-watering insert, rope, center support piece, etc. Please note that we may not have extras of so

Are Root & Vessel planters eco-friendly?

Our Artstone line of self-watering planters has been independently verified by Intertek to be made of at least 50% recycled materials. Our ArtLumin Metallic Cache Pots have also been verified by Intertek to be made of at least 90% recycled materials.

Are Root & Vessel planters food safe?

All our USA-made planters are food-safe; however, we'd recommend our sister site, EarthBox.com, if you're wanting to grow food in planters. The EarthBox is a container gardening system specifically designed to make gardening and growing your own food

My rail planter doesn't fit my railing perfectly, what can I do?

Our Countryside Railing Planters are meant for standard 2x4 (3.5" wide) or 2x6 (5.5" wide) flat railings. If your railings are curved/domed or are not 3.5 inches or 5.5 inches wide, you may still be able to use them. And if your railings measure the

How do I find the size / dimensions of the pot or planter I'm interested in?

You can find the size and dimensions on the product page under the DETAILS section. We list the length, width, and height of each size, as well as show a visual representation if you click/hover on the VIEW link listed after the dimensions.

How should I pot my plant?

Our recommendation for how to plant is to add a small amount of perlite medium on the bottom of the planter (on top of the Water-Minder insert for Artstone planters). Finish filling the planter with a light to medium-weight potting mix. Routinely add

Do you sell saucers or trays?

We currently sell the following 2 saucers / trays:

Can I buy your products locally on in a store?

While you can't visit us since we don't have a physical storefront, some of our products are sold at retailers across the United States. To see if any are near you, see our Find a Dealer page.

How much does my pot or planter weigh?

To find the weight of a specific pot or planter, please visit the product page and scroll to the FAQ section. There you will find one that lists the weights of each size.

How do I install and hang the Ella Wall Planter?

Our Ella Wall Planters come with 2 screws and 2 drywall anchors. It's recommended to use the drywall anchors when hanging our wall pots on a drywall surface. Create a hole for the anchor using hand tools or a drill. Then use a screwdriver to install

Do you sell mounting brackets?

Mounting brackets come with our Windsor Window Box and Madison Window Box planters, but we do not sell any mounting brackets individually at this time. For an easier process requiring no tools or hardware, check out our Countryside Railing Planters.