Awesome umbrella stand! I did need it a bit heavier, but the flat design let me put some pots with rocks (then soil and flowers) on it, and it looks great!
This Umbrella stand arrived very quickly, heavy enough to hold our new umbrella also ordered on this site. I haven’t put them up yet as we live in Michigan and it is now November. I like that this base has the option to be bolted/screwed down to our deck if need be.
I bought this umbrella holder thinking I would not need some type of holder in the middle. My husband said I was wrong and there is no way this umbrella would stand up with just the umbrella stand. We put it up for my daughter's birthday party and I was right! The umbrella stand held it up beautifully with no need for anything else to hold the umbrella in the middle. I do not suggest leaving it out during windy or stormy times though. The umbrella will most likely fall over.