Why We Love the Vego EZCube Self-Watering Garden Planter 🌱
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When it’s July in Oklahoma and everything in the garden is either thriving or begging for mercy, the last thing I want is one more complicated project. That’s why this EZCube Self-Watering Planter from Vego Garden was exactly what we needed.
Makayla and I assembled it together in about thirty minutes. We added the tall legs so it would sit about waist-high—an absolute gift for my back. No crouching, no hauling myself up with the help of a fence post. Just a raised garden bed I can actually enjoy working in.
Built for Ease and Comfort
This raised bed is thoughtfully designed with a simple frame structure and easy assembly. There were only two things that needed screws: the legs and the small hose that connects the two water chambers. Everything else snapped together cleanly and securely.
Even the hardware impressed me; each piece felt sturdy in our hands. Makayla could have probably put it together herself, but I loved having a real-life moment with her while we worked. We laughed, we talked, we planted. These are the kinds of memories I want to be rooted in our home.
What We Planted
Since we were planting a little late in the season, our local nursery was practically giving plants away. While they looked a bit sad at first, I have no doubt they’ll take off fast. Here’s what we added:
- Vegetables and Herbs
- Tomatoes
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Medicinal Flowers
- Yarrow
- Purslane
- Echinacea
- Pollinator-Friendly and Filler Flowers
- Zinnias
- Moneywort
- Marigolds
- Celosia
- Rudbeckia
- Angelonia
It turned into the kind of full, joyful space I love—a mix of food, medicine, and beauty in one small footprint.
Self-Watering Makes Summer So Much Easier
This bed has a built-in water reservoir that holds up to 20 gallons, so we can fill it and walk away. There’s a water level regulator that gives instant feedback on how full the system is, and if you overfill it, you can easily drain the excess through a built-in hose.
We didn’t need any extra parts, tool hooks, or accessories to make it work—just a household Phillips-head screwdriver to attach the legs. It’s one of the most multifunctional gardening experiences we’ve had, and I love knowing that while we travel this summer, the plants are still being watered properly.
What We Used to Fill It
Instead of building a layered hugelkultur setup, we kept it simple and effective. We used Pro-Mix potting soil and Garden-Tone slow-release organic fertilizer. This is the same combo I use in my GreenStalks, and it works beautifully even through heat and dry spells.
EZCube Specs and Design Details
Vego’s EZCube Planter is one of their best sellers, and it’s easy to see why. Here are the core specs for the model we used:
- 48″ × 21″ × 29″ (elevated)
- Soil depth: 12 inches
- Soil volume: 5.6 cubic feet
- Water capacity: 20 gallons
- Made from magnesium-aluminum tubing with outdoor powder coating
- Modular design with flexible layouts
- Designed for the contiguous US
- Easy assembly in under 30 minutes
- Withstands months of continuous sun exposure
- Superior rust resistance
- Delivery time was fast and packaging arrived intact
It’s also part of a series product line, meaning you can expand with future add-ons, like a cart add-on, cover system, or trellis options, to support plant growth.
Final Thoughts and Coupon Code
We’re genuinely grateful to Vego Garden for sending us this EZCube bed to try. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a modular kit with a plastic frame, but now that we’ve used it, I’m already dreaming about adding another.
If you’ve been researching planter brands and trying to figure out which one is really worth it, this one stands out. Whether you’re growing different crops, working in limited clear space, or just trying to reduce wasted space in your garden, the EZCube is built to serve every gardener well.
If you’d like to try one, use our coupon code FROMTHEROOTSUP10OFF for $10 off. It works on all EZCube planters and outdoor plant products. Check out Vego’s website HERE.
Watch It in Action
We filmed the whole setup and planting process so you can see how simple and satisfying it really is. Watch the video here:
Save This for Later
Pin this post so you can come back when you’re ready to build your own raised bed. We’re already planning for fall planting zones, and this setup will carry us right through to next season.
