I'm concerned about drainage in the planter boxes; do they have holes in the bottom?

Ah, the question of drainage! It's the heartbeat of a healthy planter box, and I'm so glad you asked. Let me, your planter box, speak from the heart (or rather, the bottom).

Yes, the best of us *do* come with holes in our base. These aren't flaws; they are our lifeline, our emergency exit for your plant's most precious resource: water. When you give a generous drink, my soil soaks up what it can. But any excess? That needs a place to go. Without those little escape routes, water pools at my bottom, creating a silent, soggy prison for the roots. This leads to root rot—a condition where the roots essentially drown and decay, unable to breathe or absorb nutrients. No matter how much you care for the plant above, suffocated roots mean a struggling, eventually dying, green friend.

So, how can you be sure? It's simple. Give me a gentle lift and peek underneath. Do you see one or several small openings? Fantastic! That's the sign of a thoughtful design. If you see a solid, unbroken surface, don't panic. Many decorative outer pots lack holes, expecting to cradle a simpler, hole-equipped inner pot. Always check the primary container that holds the soil.

If you find yourself committed to a box without drainage, all is not lost. You can become my surgeon. Using a proper drill bit for my material (ceramic, wood, or plastic), you can carefully create a few holes yourself. Alternatively, keep me hole-less but use me as a "cachepot." Plant in a cheaper, perforated plastic pot that fits inside me, and simply lift it out to drain completely after watering. A layer of pebbles at my absolute bottom, beneath the inner pot, can also create a buffer zone for excess water.

Remember, my purpose is to be a nurturing home. Proper drainage is the foundation of that promise. It’s the difference between merely holding a plant and truly helping it build a thriving, resilient root system. So, always check our bottoms—it's the most caring thing you can do for the life we hold together.