The Best Self-Watering Planters for Your Home, Deck or Patio

Available in two colors and four sizes, the Mainstays Resin Self-Watering Planter is suitable best suitable for houseplants that thrive on consistent moisture. The interior boasts a funnel system that flows to a built-in water reservoir. Slats on the bottom of the inner planting compartment allow good drainage and airflow. A removable insert sits on elevated "feet," which help to prevent the roots from drowning.

Window box planters really dress up your home, but it can be tricky to reach out far enough to add water when your plants dry out. The Anastasia Self-Watering Window Box Planter, by Winston Porter, has a hidden sub-irrigation system that gives roots a drink when they need it, and its wide top encourages good air circulation. Durable and sturdy, it's made of polypropylene to resist cracking and weather extremes.

Take the guesswork out of watering your strawberries with the Gusta Garden Sissi Self-Watering Planter. The four-tier planter is ideal for balconies or small patios and will help protect your precious crops from pests by keeping them elevated. Simply pour water into the top of the planter, and it will distribute the water evenly throughout the tree. Not just for strawberries, you can grow many varieties of crops in the Gusta Garden, including herbs, lettuces and even flowers.

A self-watering container, like the Mayne Inc. Nantucket Planter, can be attractive and efficient. The water reservoir goes halfway to the top, and there's a watering tray hidden inside for irrigation, so you won't need to add as much potting mix as you might think. Made in the USA from high-quality plastic, it's weather-, rot- and fade-resistant. Drainage holes allow water to escape, so if it rains and you see water running out, or you fill it and it overflows, you'll know the reservoir is full.

Absorbent cotton ropes at the base of this planter set allow water to move from the stored basin into the plant's root system. With a see-through design, you'll always be able to tell if the containers need a water refill. Grab the set in white, black or gray to best fit your indoor space.

The Kenyen Elevated Garden Bed Planter lets you sit or stand to use it; it's also great for kids or gardeners with aching backs or bad knees. Made by Latitude Run of high-quality plastic, this weather-resistant planter can hold houseplants indoors or veggies, flowers and herbs outside on a deck or patio. Use the included gauge to know when to add water and open or close the drainage tap as needed.

For a budget-friendly option, look no further than the Room Essentials Self-Watering Indoor/Outdoor Planter Pots. The line is available in a wide range of sizes and colors, and prices start at under $5. The bottom of the stylish pots features a self-watering design where you add water to the tray and the plant draws up the liquid as needed.

You may be able to quench your plants' thirst for up to a week with GardenBasix's Elongated Self-Watering Planter. Just place your plants in the inner pot, add water to the outer pot, and lower the inner one back into the outer one. A water-level indicator tips you off when the water level is low, and a special injection port makes refills easy. The indoor/outdoor planter has a hole in the bottom so you can hang it from a hook (not included) as well as a drainage hole and plug. It makes a simple, stylish addition to a tabletop, windowsill, deck or balcony.

The sun and wind usually make plants in hanging baskets dry out faster than plants in the ground, so it can be challenging to keep them watered. GARDENIX Self-Watering Hanging Planter has a built-in reservoir to help keep plant roots hydrated. The reservoir is easy to fill and comes complete with a water level indicator so you know exactly how much water is left and when it's time to refill.

The Vego Garden Self-Watering Tomato Planter Box promises to keep your plant watered for up to a month thanks to its whopping nine-liter water capacity. Windows on the bottom of the inner planting compartment allow good drainage and airflow, while the gauge allows you to keep track of the water level. Look for the plant in Fog Gray or Cream White, and choose the box with or without a trellis.

Love to grow your own herbs? Keep cilantro, thyme and other fresh spices on hand in the Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit. It comes with an energy-efficient LED grow light, a built-in timer and three preplanted pods of basil seeds to get you started. More than 50 other kinds of seed pods are available so you can grow wild strawberries, lavender, chili peppers and other plants. The water tank holds enough water for a month and uses a float to signal when it's time for a refill.

Keep your entire houseplant collection moist and watered with this set of five self-watering planters. Each pot features a cotton-rope watering system with a tray that twists into place at the bottom. Drainage holes on the planter allow for adequate airflow without waterlogging the plant roots. Cheese from three neutral colors and an array of sizes.