If you’re a busy parent like me (or you’re brand new and you just forget to water), this video is my true, honest test of the Vego Garden EZ Self-Watering Herb Planter Box with Trellis. I walk you through the setup step-by-step right after it arrived—what’s in the box, how the bottom reservoir works, how the water gauge pops up to show the level, and how you fill it from the front without dumping water straight onto your plants. I also explain the indoor vs. outdoor option with the back valves—keep them on for indoor use, or pop them off outside so rain won’t overwater and excess can drip out. Then I plant a simple beginner herb mix (basil, parsley, and chives)—and yes, I’m starting from seed because I didn’t have time to run to the store. I share the beginner “gotchas” too: self-watering planters can still be overwatered if you fill past the line, and your top soil can look dry the first week while roots establish. My approach is to top water for that first week, then let the reservoir do the work. Overall, I love the design, the airflow slits, and the “less thinking” gauge system—but I’m honest that there’s a small learning curve for dialing in your watering routine.