Not really self-watering. Must water the whole top of container, sure is contained in 2 compartments on bottom that don’t appear to be connected to the overflow hole (which is on all sides of the container, appears it would be hard to tell when watering was needed - or not. Seems sturdy, just not the self-watering container that most gardened would think of.

Going to plant in the bed this weekend. Looks great just wished it had legs to raise it up some.