I selected this planter because I wanted dividers and a storage shelf. This appeared to be the best of that group. I have been using it for 4 months with no problems. Based on previous comments, I took some precautions when I assembled it. First, I added wood glue to all the leg joints since I saw multiple comments about the legs breaking after loading the planter with soil. I assembled the entire planter, then loosed each leg and squirted glue into each joint. I used a tool to push the glue across the entire joint surface.Then I tightened the screws and wiped away the excess glue. Second, I used a spray-on wood treatment found at my local Lowe's - nothing fancy - just intending to extend the life of the wood. Lastly, I bought yard fabric to put inside the planter to decrease wood rot. I do not recall seeing it recommended when I bought my planter although I notice a Note for that now. I chose to cut the fabric to fit each of the 8 sections (after inserting dividers). In hindsight, I could have saved myself some time by just cutting one larger piece for the entire planter and then putting the dividers on top of it. That would allow the dividers direct contact with the soil, but they can be removed or replaced without much fuss if they rot due to soil contact. Overall, it is what I thought I was getting.
I have a small porch in my apartment complex and this bench works wonderful. I have all my gardening tools at hand and flowers growing out of the top. The company has been woderful with their products.
It was easy to assemble. I did stain, and seal the wood since it comes untreated. I did like this fact, because it allows you to make it fit with what you have. You don
I thought the directions were fairly easy to follow, and it went together perfectly. I am not a handy girl yet I didn't have any issues putting this together. I was very impressed with how solid it is, and that it sits flat on the floor without any wobbles at all.