Amazon's Affordable Planter Solution Makes Moving Large Pots A Breeze

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Once you've potted an oversized houseplant in its massive vessel, it feels like it's destined to live in that spot forever. Heavy, bulky, and often fragile, shunting a huge potted plant somewhere new is a real chore. Solve these problems with a rolling platform. A stained wooden one with lockable casters sounds good, and Amazon has one for you. In fact, the IZDO Wood Rolling Plant Caddy fits the bill perfectly. This highly-rated item lets you wheel plants indoors and out or around a room to help them adapt to lighting changes. It may also help move other heavy household items while reducing the risk of floor scratches.

The IZDO Wood Rolling Plant Caddy is available in three sizes — 12, 14, or 16 inches. Although they come in round or square, currently only the round models are available. The fact that they come in a pack of two doesn't hurt, either. IZDO thoughtfully put together a set of two in different sizes, one 12-inch caddy and 14-inch one, as well. The acacia slats come in several stains, but it's not clear whether the finish is rated for outdoor use. 

Each platform is equipped with four rotating wheels that rotate a full 360 degrees. Two of the wheels have a locking feature to keep pots from budging when you don't want them to. What might seal the deal is that each caddy can hold up to 264 pounds. Even the most dauntingly large potted plant can move outdoors in the summertime or scoot out of the way for a vacuum to pass by with the caddy's help.

With an overall rating of 4.7 stars, Amazon customers are overwhelmingly happy with their IZDO Wood Rolling Plant Caddy sets. Many consumers have come to expect a low price to come with low quality, and some reviewers even expressed that they were pessimistic about the caddies' craftsmanship when they purchased them. Ultimately, many felt the caddies lived up to their strong ratings. Starting at just a shade over $30, customers have been pleasantly surprised by the smooth wood, countersunk screws, and smoothly rolling wheels. What's more, there's no assembly required.

One bone of contention is the size and quality of the wheels. There are a number of positive reviews that mention the wheels, but they do receive recurring criticism for them, as well. We could chalk it up to individually defective items, but the wheels are a factor in quite a few unfavorable reviews. Some purchasers complain that the two locking wheels don't lock properly and/or don't rotate as easily as they should. Others report wheels falling off after a relatively short period, sometimes because of faulty screws or water-related damage from outdoor exposure or dripping pots. If you're searching for a product that can stay outside with your pot, you could try some of these genius tricks to prevent metal from rusting on the wheels, along with a coat of weather sealant or outdoor paint.