Costco Just Brought Back This Popular Garden Gem for Spring (It’s Perfect for Lazy Gardeners!)

One of my favorite spring rituals is planting my little veggie garden with tomatoes, peppers, and other easy-to-grow edibles. But one of my least favorite parts of tending to that veggie garden is all the watering (what can I say? I’m a lazy-girl gardener). I do it when necessary, but I’m always looking for ways to make that chore take even less time.

If you’re like me, you’ll be happy to hear that Costco has brought back a gardening favorite from last year: A raised self-watering planter made of sturdy cedar, priced at $149.99 (remarkably, the same price as 2024, too). I stumbled on the find at my last trip to Costco, where I got to check it out in person. Unlike some raised planters this one is plenty tough, thanks to its solid wood construction.

But what sets this planter apart from a plain old raised bed is the fact that it features reservoirs for water that turn this planter into a self-watering plant oasis. You’ll still have to water, of course, but you’ll be able to do it less frequently — certainly a bonus if you’re planning on any spring or summer travel! Excess water can freely drain so that your plants aren’t waterlogged.

Even if you’re a non-lazy gardener, this raised planter is worth a look. For one, it’s a good fit for apartment dwellers or anyone with a small outdoor space, thanks to its size (22” long by 48” wide). The 30-inch height also makes tending to this garden easier on your body — no bending or kneeling! And, for anyone with dogs, the height will also keep them from messing with your plants.

The garden bed retails online for a slightly higher price of $199.99, so if you have a Costco nearby it’s worth a trip to pick this up in person and save $50. Even though I have my in-ground garden bed, I’m considering picking one of these up to plant an herb garden!