Novelty Countryside Square Planter, Terra Cotta, 18-Inch

This is a review on the 14 x 14” size, white Countryside Tubs. I’m not being paid or receiving anything for this review. I would have ordered the bigger size had I had the measurements I’ll give in this review. Still, they are nice. Here’s what I do really like about the tubs: Color us a true bright “white (not off-white or creamy white) The plastic is a “matt” finish – not glossy. (Yeh) The design is one I like (each to their own) and they will look nice once planted on my porch. Easily removable small sticker inside pot says “Made in USA” – and I did check out the actual company (Novelty Manufacturing Co on tub bottom label) and they ARE a plastic fabricator with a manufacturing plant in PA. The 4 planters arrived within 2 days of ordering and they arrived in separate boxes even though the tubs do fit inside each other and could have been put in 1 larger box. So all in perfect condition. No scratches or rub marks. Two pre-inserted knock-out holes in bottom of tub for drainage. White – not dark – so absorbs less sun – so soil stays cooler in our hot summers in Central California. Good price for the size. Can’t speak to the plastic not yellowing over time. We’ll see. Molded corners and bottom appears to be strong.Note: My measurements (below) are slightly different than the manufacturer’s website – but I’m measuring for to calculate the inside soil capacity in Gallons (as measured 1 and 2” down from top to allow watering room) and measuring to determine outside dimensions for placement on porch. The depth is very important as I’m growing Vegetables, and this calculation will allow me to determine which plants I’ll put in here, and which I will put out in the garden beds and larger pots.1) The 14x14” tub holds 5 Gal, but not 5 USABLE gallons. You must leave room at the top to water.2) If you allow a full 2” room at the top soil-free to give you ample room to water, then this is a 4 GALLON pot with an interior soil depth of only 9 1/4” – not deep enough (IMHO at least) for the larger green/red/yellow Bell pepper plants that have 12” deep central roots at maturity, but certainly fine for my Jalapenos, certain other smaller hot peppers, and I’ll use also for things like broccoli, radishes, spinach, strawberries, certain onions, lettuce, bok choy etc. Woops – the many Bells will go out in the garden instead.3) If you allow 1” room at top (soil free) then the soil capacity is about 4.5 Gal and the soil depth is 10 1/4”.HERE ARE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS OF THE TUBThickness of Material 1/8”Height of Legs: 3/4”Inside square bottom width: 9”Inside square top width 11 3/4”Inside height 11 1/4” (measured from middle of sides to very inside top)Outside top: 14” (11 3/4” inside + two 1” lip overhangs + (2 sides (x) 1/8” material thickness)Outside bottom of “tub”: 9 1/4 (9” inside + material thickness on two sides)Outside bottom Leg to Leg: ~ <9” (legs slightly recessed under tub bottom and are hollow.)Outside Height from floor to top: 12 - 12 1/8” including the leg heightUSABLE PLANTING AREA – allowing a 2” SOIL FREE area at top of tub for watering.Inside bottom width: 9”Inside top WIDTH ~ 2” down from top: 11 3/8” (11.375”)Inside height down 2 “ from top: 9 1/4”HOPE THIS HELPS

I purchased four of these planters and they could not be more perfect! They look beautiful with the Fan Palm trees against my glass balcon

Perfect planners for my front porch! They're the right size they are stark white and they make a great presence! Couldn't be more pleased.

These planters are great! I needed something on the larger side for my mums and these are perfect. I bought the 18 inch size so when filled they are very heavy! They match my door really well and look nice on the porch. Fir the price they are nice!

Just perfect and stylish.

Very nice looking Price was comarable to Lowes.But Lowes did not have white in stock. Be aware that this type of plastic container, reguardless of brand should not be keft out in cold winter weather. At the very least store in some kind of protected area and kept dry for any area that temps drop to 30 degrees or less. You also MUST drill holes in the bottom. All plants need good drainage .Almost planters do not come with holes already drilled in....bummer.I planted parsely in this and used Miracle Grow soil FOR PLANTERS (NOT Miracle Grow GARDEN soil) I got the best crop I ever planted in years!!! Deep wide pots like this allow me to garden my deck and patio No weeding 🤗🤗😎

Perfect fit! I bought 2 to replace existing planter in a wrought iron aquarium stand. Only a small gap between the two planters. White color seems to keep plants cooler in the summer heat. Can be difficult to get drain plugs out. I started with 1.

I had purchase the last in stock, 16 inch planter from the Christmas Store a number of years ago for $12.00, and always wish for another for my miniature Lilac trees. In this order, I purchased 2 of the 14 inch size to use as inserts in two larger pots without holes at the bottom. the price on these were reasonable. The disparity in price of the 16 inch planter however was disconcerting. What was nice this Spring was the Lilac trees in bloom on each end of the patio

As described and fast delivery

Bon pot, solide et de bonne dimension. Seul hic selon moi, les trous pour laisser écouler le trop plein d'eau sont trop petits.

I spray painted them black and they have been wonderful planters.

Très jolie et de qualité.

Ordered 2, came shipped separately in way too much packaging, but otherwise, this is a great product, great value.