Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

An important thing to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to buy these planters is - The price. The wood is rough. Some of the joints are tough to put together & require a little finesse. Some of the panels WILL warp. These are all things you'll see on other reviews. They should all be expected when you're buying an 8'x2'x10" above ground planter for less than 100$. I'm a DIY type & when I was looking into setting up our garden I priced out lumber & hardware, then accounted for actual time (and potential frustration) of putting something like this together myself. This still came in lower by my estimation, though the hand built option may have had better material. End of the day I weighed all the reviews I was seeing & decided I was alright with most of what I saw. Similar planters are 2-3X more expensive after all. I purchased two planters & was able to assemble both completely in around a half hour total. Some panels have warped, but I don't mind that & kind of like the way it looks.One of the top caps split when I was screwing it on, but I was able to fix that easily with some wood glue. The boxes look rough & unfinished, but again I'm okay with that. Overall, they serve their purpose & I don't mind an imperfect slightly rustic look. They've been in place 8-9 months now & I'm happy with how they're doing. If you want perfect, pristine, professional looking planters, these are not for you at all & you're going to have to spend more to be happy. If you don't mind imperfections & are looking more for a simple solution for your garden, this is the right choice.