Wicking Planter Boxes
Accessible Solutions for everyone
Bringing the joy of gardening to Aged Care, Retirement, Supported Living and those with mobility issues
Save up to
80% of Water
Improve yield
by up to 30%
Joyful, Accessible Gardening for Aged Care and Dementia Support
Gardening doesn’t have to stop with age, memory loss, or limited mobility. Our Wicking Planter Boxes are designed to bring the proven wellbeing benefits of gardening into aged care environments—safely, accessibly, and beautifully.
These raised, wheelchair-friendly planters feature a clever self-watering system that keeps plants healthy while reducing the workload for staff. Perfect for courtyards, balconies, or memory support gardens, they offer residents a meaningful way to connect with nature, spark memories, and enjoy sensory engagement.
Whether used for herbs, flowers, or veggies, these planters promote purpose and joy, especially for those living with dementia or young-onset dementia. Made in Australia with durable, low-maintenance materials, they’re as practical as they are therapeutic.
Easy to install, simple to maintain, and loved by residents and staff alike—Our wicking Boxes make outdoor spaces come alive.
Because everyone deserves the joy of gardening.
Smarter, Water-Saving Growing with Wicking Technology
Our Wicking Planter Boxes take gardening to the next level with a built-in self-watering system that:
✅ Uses 80% less water than traditional watering methods
✅ Boosts plant growth with up to 30% more yield
✅ Creates the perfect growing environment by storing rainwater and preventing root rot
Enjoy healthier plants, less maintenance, and more time to enjoy your garden. Browse our range today! 🌱
Mobile Wicking Planter Boxes on wheels:
Indoor Gardening, Anywhere You Need It
98cm L x 35cm W x 81cm H $865 incl. gst (add $105 for wheels)
Our new Mobile Wicking Planter Box brings all the benefits of gardening—joy, connection, and sensory stimulation—right to the resident’s side.
Designed with aged care in mind, this smaller, wheel-mounted version of our popular Planter Boxes is perfect for indoor use and easy mobility.
Whether you’re brightening a lounge area, lifestyle room, or wheeling it directly into a resident’s bedroom, the mobile planter makes gardening more accessible than ever—especially for bedridden residents or those with limited mobility. The built-in self-watering reservoir ensures plants stay nourished without daily watering, making it simple for staff to maintain and safe for indoor environments.
Residents can engage with plants at their own pace, enjoy the calming effects of touch and scent, and even grow herbs or flowers from the comfort of their own space. It’s a beautiful way to bring purpose and connection into their day.Made in Australia with thoughtful design, this versatile planter brings the outdoors in—wherever it's needed most.
Artesian Planter Boxes: Standard Height 51cm
Straight sides
Sizes 51cm High (Standard)
3 Cells: 125cm L x 55cm W x 51cm H $680 incl. gst (add $105 for wheels)
4 Cells (2+2) : 85cm L x 91cm W x 51cm H $785 incl. gst (add $135 for wheels)
5 Cells: 205cm L x 55cm W x 51cm H $940 incl. gst
8 Cells (4 + 4): 165cm L x 91cm W x 51cm H $1,060 incl. gst
Email us with which ones you like, and your location and we will send you a quote.
NDIS funding available
Artesian Planter Boxes: Mid Height 69.5cm
Straight sides
Sizes 51cm High (Standard)
3 Cells: 125cm L x 55cm W x 69.5 cm H $815 incl. gst (add $105 for wheels)
4 Cells (2+2) : 85cm L x 91cm W x 69.5cm H $920 incl. gst (add $135 for wheels)
5 Cells: 205cm L x 55cm W x 69.5cm H $1,075 incl. gst
8 Cells (4 + 4): 165cm L x 91cm W x 69.5cm H $1,195 incl. gst
Email us with which ones you like, and your location and we will send you a quote.
NDIS funding available
Incare Planter Boxes: Angled Sides
(80cm high)
Angled sides for improved access for chairs and wheelchairs: Choose angle one or both sides.
Email us with which ones you like, and your location and we will send you a quote.
NDIS funding available
Double Wheelchair - Angle Both Sides
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3 Cells: 125cm L x 80cm W x 80cm H $980 incl. gst (add $105 for wheels)
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4 Cells :165cm L x 80cm W x 80cm H $1,430 incl. gst
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5 Cells: 205cm L x 80cm W x 80cm H $1,530 incl. gst
Single Wheelchair - Angle One Sides
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3 Cells: 125cm L x 80cm W x 80cm H $890 incl. gst (add $105 for wheels)
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4 Cells :165cm L x 80cm W x 80cm H $1,245 incl. gst
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5 Cells: 205cm L x 80cm W x 80cm H $1,345 incl. gst
Note, Lattice is available for purchase separately - See section below for sizes and pricing.
Incare Planter Boxes – Bringing the Joy of Gardening Back
Gardening is a lifelong passion, but for some, mobility challenges can make it difficult to continue. The Incare Range of Planter Boxes is designed to restore the joy of gardening, making it easy and comfortable for everyone to get their hands in the soil again.
Designed for Accessibility & Comfort
✔ Wheelchair & Chair-Friendly – Angled sides (available on one or both sides) allow for easy access, letting users sit comfortably while gardening.
✔ Ideal for Aged Care & Retirement Living – Designed for elderly gardeners, aged care homes, retirement villages, and supported living environments.
✔ Walker-Friendly – Thoughtfully designed for those using walkers or mobility aids, ensuring ease of use.
Custom Sizes & Designs Available
Need a specific size or custom design? We can tailor a solution to meet your needs.
Rediscover the joy of gardening—explore the Incare Planter Box range today!
What is Wicking?
WaterUps wicking is a self-watering technology used in planter boxes that leverages the principle of capillary action, or "wicking," to deliver water directly to plant roots from below. At the base of the planter box is a water reservoir, typically fitted with WaterUps cells—modular inserts made from recycled plastic designed to hold and distribute water efficiently. The soil rests above these cells, and wicking points draw water upwards as needed, maintaining consistent moisture at the root zone without overwatering. This system reduces water waste, encourages deeper root growth, and helps plants thrive with less frequent watering.
One of the key advantages of using WaterUps in planter boxes—especially in aged care or community gardens—is the ease of maintenance. The reservoir can hold enough water to last days or even weeks depending on weather and plant needs, and a simple overflow and refill point makes it user-friendly.
This is especially helpful for environments where residents or volunteers may not be able to water daily. WaterUps wicking beds also promote sustainability by reducing water consumption and preventing runoff, making them an excellent choice for environmentally conscious gardening.
Materials
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Unique designed steel channel powder-coated legs - allows for ease of assembly and strength.
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Eco Board Sides are made from 92% recyclable materials and a fire rating of BAL-40.
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Eco Board Sides are available in 3 colours:
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Jarrah
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Black Bean
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Ash Grey
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Front and back Colorbond panels are available in:
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Manor Red
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Pale Eucalpyt
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Paperbark
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(Other colours available by request)
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Stainless Steel Bolts
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WaterUps wicking cells made from 100% recycled material
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Options
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Lattice frame: To attach to the back of the planter box, great for climbing plants, privacy, growing beans or a vertical garden for privacy.
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Pods to suit the lattice frame.
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Heavy Duty Lockable Wheels (for smaller sizes only) to enable movement and optimal sunlight access for plants.
What's included
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1 x Planter Box
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1 x Complete WaterUps Wicking Kit
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1 x Assembly Guide
Lead Time
These are made locally to order: allow 5 days ex factory
Warranty
Enjoy a 5 year structural warranty
Did you know that in most aged care homes, residents spend very little time outdoors? Outdoor spaces can provide positive health, psychological and social outcomes.
🌳 The National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines encourage aged care homes to make practical design changes that improve people’s quality of life, including access to safe outdoor spaces. 🏡
To learn what good aged care design looks like, click here.
The principles and guidelines focus on creating more accessible, dementia-friendly and home-like living environments. This will help improve quality of life for older people living in residential aged care and working environments for aged care staff.
Older people, especially those living with cognitive impairment or dementia, will benefit from well-designed aged care accommodation that is guided by four principles:
Enable the Person
Support people living in a place that maintains their health, wellbeing and sense of identity. Create a familiar environment in which people have privacy, control and feel they belong.
Cultivate a Home
Support people seeing, accessing and spending time outdoors in contact with nature.
Access the Outdoors
To support people seeing, accessing and spending time outdoors in contact with nature.
Connect with community
Encourage people to connect with family, friends and community, continuing to participate in meaningful activities.
Gardening is a well loved activity that brings joy, peace, and a sense of accomplishment. For residents in aged care or disability housing, gardening can be particularly therapeutic.
