Best Choice Products 4x2x2ft Outdoor Metal Raised Garden Bed, Deep Root Planter Box for Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, and Succulents w/ 119 Gallon Capacity - Terracotta

These are extremely well-made raised planters! Nice heavy duty steel, re-enforcement braces top and bottom in four locations. The powder coated paint will last for many, many years. When assembled, they are very sturdy! It took me about three hours to put each one together. I will not lie to you, it is very tedious work with a lot of bending, kneeling, and crouching to get the unit assembled with 112 bolts and wing nuts each. The actual assembly itself is very simple and straight forward. My wife and I are in our 60's and we needed an option that brings the plants higher up so we do not have to do so much bending and kneeling. These planters will do that for us and as you can see... they are absolutely beautiful! As hard as this was (for me) to do, We are going to order another one in a different size for another area we plant vegetables. The only concern I have with these are the four corners where they attach to end and first side panel on each side. There are gaps where every line of corrugation occurs. Since these gaps are on the inside as well, it is possible that the potting soil could wash out of them when there are heavy rains. I will need to figure out a way to seal these corners, but other than that, no other concerns and I highly recommend these.

A full season no rust and still looks good. Definitely will buy again for the expansion

This is a nice sized bed. It did take some time to put together. It would help to have an extra person to assist! But, I do enjoy the size and the height of the bed.

Quality product and holds potting/top spoil mixture very well. The only downsides are: (1) the 100+ screws that need to be fitted to assemble the unit, and this takes a bit of time and patience, (2) the cross-bracing members can interfere with your layout for planting in the planter, and (3) the rubber grommet strips for the top edge of the planter do not fit very well (when all the dust is settled, literally, I'm going to use some silicone to make them stick to the planter's edge better.) Looking to buy some more from this company, but would be good if they had some different options for the width and depth of the planter. I'd highly recommend. These are sturdy units and should hold up.

I bought 4 of these in “wood grain”, 2 are 8x2x2 and 2 are 8x4x2. Here’s my experience (from a 61 year old woman doing this alone- well almost as I had help moving them once assembled): The 8x2x2 are way harder and way more time consuming to put together and for no good reason except for shipping in a smaller box. Each side has 5 separate panels for a total of 12 panels that all have to be screwed together. It’s insane the number of screws, washers and bolts it takes to put it together. The shrink wrap stuck to the wood grain finish so much, I even tried leaving them in the sun and then used my blow dryer like a heat gun to try and get it off. I was ready to throw the whole darn thing in the dumpster I was so frustrated. It took almost THREE HOURS to put ONE 8x2x2 together and once finished I needed therapy and most likely back surgery. Ridiculous. But it looks good. Okay, the 2nd 8x2x2 I just left the shrink wrap on, it was just too difficult to get off. All I could think of is that whoever designed this thing is laughing his a** off at all of us having to put this thing together. On to the 8x4x2… so much easier! For some reason the shrink wrap came right off and each side only has 2 panels so not nearly as many screws, thank God. I measured wrong and couldn’t use 2 of this larger size so on one I just used one panel on each side and made it a 4x4. (NOTE: Don’t think about returning these as it’s not a “Free Returns” item, they’re heavy and you’ll pay more to return them than they cost) So I’m giving 3 stars bcuz I almost threw the 8x2x2’s away in sheer frustration but the 8x4x2’s are great. I tried putting on the black rubber gasket thing around the top edge and couldn’t get it to stay on while installing it, I’ve had enough frustration with these things and said forget it. All I have to say is, these better last until eternity and grow the best vegetables and plants on the planet. A couple final thoughts: Take my advice and wear a back brace, gloves and use a screw gun. LASTLY for the real kicker- I decided I need one more 8x2x2 for another spot in my yard and I want them to match so I’m actually going to buy another one of these nightmare garden boxes. Wish me luck; I hope to get through assembly without driving to the nearest bridge and jumping off. Edit: Forgot to mention that there are gaps where side panels meet the ends, I was afraid dirt/water would wash out (as other reviewers mentioned) so I got some wide pond liner tape and sealed them up from the inside. Also a tip: I asked ChatGPT what to use in the bottoms of these boxes and got a great chart of how to layer composting materials (wood, lawn clippings, etc); you probably don’t want to use all garden soil to fill these as it’s way too costly and not needed. Good luck!

Product is cheap made. Missing 128 washers that were not in the package. 8 Brackets that are attached to the bed (4) on the bottom and (4) on the top from side to side should be made of steel, not a flimsy material. The Bed is also made of flimsy material. When filled with dirt, the sides bulged. Had to buy steel brackets to help the bulge and hope it works. Yes, I could tear it apart and send it back, but it is full with 8' long x 2' wide x 2' deep of dirt and comes in (12 piece) wall sections with 128 screws, washers and wing nuts to unscrew. Freshly put together the product is pretty but when filled with dirt it is not durable. See picture to see where I had to put brackets. Instructions recommends that you tighten the wingnuts every 3 months. How would you do that when the wingnuts are on the inside of the bed where it is filled with dirt from top to bottom. I do not recommend this product.

The Best Choice Products Outdoor Metal Raised Garden Bed was an excellent addition to my garden. Its 2ft growing depth, which can hold up to 119 gallons of soil, is ideal for medium to deep-rooting plants and vegetables like broccoli, beans, and more. This depth is a significant positive as it allows for a wide variety of plants to be grown. The open base drainage is another positive aspect. It promotes drainage to help prevent water and salt buildup while allowing your plants' roots easy access to nutrients. This feature is crucial for maintaining the health of your plants and ensuring they thrive. (But also opens up the possibility of varmints burrowing into your plants) The tool-free assembly is a big plus. The beveled steel panels come together with a set of included wingnuts and bolts with rubber edging for added protection. This makes the setup process straightforward and hassle-free, even for those who aren't particularly handy. (It does take some time to assemble and is made easier by two people. It took me about a half hour to construct one) The planter box is built to last, made of powder-coated steel panels and complete with four ground stakes to secure your garden bed. This robust construction ensures that the planter box will withstand the elements and continue to serve your gardening needs for years to come. (It DOES NOT include or use support bars so if you overpack your planter bed like I did you will get some bowing. 1 out of my three has bowing because I overpacked it, see photos) Best Choice Products Outdoor Metal Raised Garden Bed are a great choice for both experienced horticulturists and beginning green thumbs. Its depth, open base drainage, and tool-free assembly are standout features. I would easily recommend these to someone who is looking for open-bottom raised garden beds.

This was my first endeavor into growing a garden. It is large enough to grow basil, onion chives, Italian seasonings & thyme without encroaching on each other. There's nothing like cooking with fresh ingredients! Be warned there are 12 million screws lol okay I'm exaggerating but there is a lot to the assembly but it is not difficult at all! Just use patience.