StartSmart Complete Freshwater, 32 oz

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

All is good, except the "feet". They should be taller. If water fills the plate (the one that matches this planter), the water reaches the bottom of the planter preventing drainage. Not good.

Good planter, sturdy. Feet are too short. When planter is inside the matching saucer, water reaches the bottom of the planter preventing drainage.

MADE IN THE USA!I bought this planter 2 years ago because I couldn’t find anything this large in ceramic. It sat here all that time despite my tree’s leaves curling because it didn’t fit in with my other planters and it was stark white. I got this idea when I visited a friend a month ago and voilà! Love it! ❤️

These planters are much less durable than expected. The plastic is thin and brittle. A 1" X 1" corner of the brim cracked off as I was putting soil in it and before I could even put a plant in it. Sadly, not worth the money.UPDATE - The supplier read my review and promptly reached out via a phone call to learn what happened and offer a no-cost replacement planter. It was sent the same day and arrived two days later in perfect condition. Thank you Jennifer for your excellent customer service.

These are fine for indoor plants. Very light weight so anything really tall or heavy will topple over or crack the bottom. Otherwise, good enough.

This planter is a superb bargain! The height and width permit planting of trees and large, heavier plants.Best deal around.

I own over 15 of these Square Tub Planters for my property. Very durable unlike other I had purchased in the past that cracked and broke easily. You just need to get out your handy drill to make the holes at the bottom or punch them out. I have them in several colors but I like the plain white as my favorite but the green is nice too.