That's a wicking planter, like an Earthbox. The medium sits above the water on the grate and wicks the water into the medium for the plants. Think Raybo's Earthtainer, Global Buckets, Earthbox. Don't use soil, it won't wick and will be too heavy. It will smother your roots.
What brand is it?
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Last edited by Rockporter; June 6, 2017 at 10:25 PM.
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