Best Choice Products 4x2x1ft Outdoor Metal Raised Garden Bed, Oval Deep Root Planter Box for Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, and Succulents w/ 51 Gallon Capacity, Rubber Edge Guard - Charcoal

This summer, we decided to embark on a rewarding project: planting a small vegetable garden. After some research, we realized that an above-ground planter would be the best choice for our needs. This led us to purchase the Best Choice Products 8x2x1ft Outdoor Metal Raised Garden Bed, which seemed ideal for our space and gardening ambitions.Assembling the garden bed was the first challenge we encountered. It requires a bit of time and patience to put together properly, so I recommend setting aside a quiet afternoon for this task. The design features aluminum pieces that tie the sides together, and while these components are functional, they do feel somewhat flimsy. However, with careful handling and some strategic tightening, everything came together nicely, and the overall structure felt solid once assembled.Once we had the planter ready, the next step was filling it with good quality garden soil. We opted for a mix specifically designed for raised beds, ensuring it had the right nutrients to support our plants. After filling the planter, we were eager to get our seeds and seedlings in the ground.We chose to plant a variety of vegetables, including tomatoes, green peppers, and hot peppers. The raised garden bed provided excellent drainage and warmth, which are crucial for growing healthy plants. To our delight, the results were impressive! The tomatoes thrived, reaching a good size and producing a bountiful harvest. The green peppers were vibrant and plentiful, while the hot peppers added a nice kick to our summer dishes.Overall

These were easy to assemble, just follow the instructions. Very sturdy, look nice and the rubber trim for the top edges really finishes the look. I want more.

Honestly, works great! Bought to add plants in a flowerbed that’s too difficult to dig. Easy to put together, but make sure you’re putting the bolts in the right direction. I did it backwards the first attempt. The metal in the middle is a little flimsy and easy to accidentally bend, but it doesn’t affect the functionality. Honestly, I really like this planter and the color is pretty. Happy with the purchase!

These are great garden beds!Packaging is amazing, easy to assemble, sturdy and extra bolts &washers supplied. This is my 2nd purchase of these garden beds.My only disappointment was that the ones purchased last year have already faded. But overall I liked them enough to purchase 6 more.

These are beautiful. I was worried about the metal being too flimsy, but it's not Assembly is super easy. You just need a Phillips head screwdriver...but I didn't use one because it's super easy to tighten the wing nut without tools so don't sweat it. I with that the washers were rubber/silicone, but don't let that stop you. It's just an issue for me with holes not being completely covered with washers, but what are you gonna do when the material is in a bending pattern? Just buy it...you're going to love it.

These are easy to assemble and very sturdy. The depth is perfect for my plants. Much easier then multiple containers. My veggies are thriving! Buying 3 more today. For the price you can't go wrong.

First, if you are considering purchasing this, you should know that this comes in a whole lot of small panels that need to be put together (I believe there are 18) with 74 screws, washers and wingnuts. There are three cross ties (also have to be put together- each is in two parts). There is also a rubber cap that goes around the entire top - slightly longer than you need, so you will have to cut it to fit. Also be prepared to spend time removing the thin plastic film (like you see on new appliances to prevent scratching) from both sides of each of the panels. - it actually took me as mucht time removing the film as it did to assemble the unit.The Good- its a very good size, the individual panels are lightweight and easy to work with. The depth works well for most small gardens. The panels have a good solid coating on them and will probably last for years.The bad...and it's minor. The rubber gasket that goes around the top has a tendency to come off. IF i had have to do it again i would use an adhesive and glue it down. While there are three cross braces there are no cross braces at the bottom (two on to one about half way). I find that the bottom of my bed is bowing out slightly with the weight of the soil it contains. If you are assembling, consider finding some way to put a cross brace at the bottom in the same are as on the top.of the images - first is a panel, second is to show the thin film that i removed and last, the final install

Large enough and deep enough for planting our potatoes and squash on the other side. Looks a lot more attractive then the silver ones at hardware stores