I love that this was available in an off-white color (Clay), which nicely matched by house trim. I hate plastic or faux-wood products that look too fake; this one is decent. The design is flexible ... you can use the insert for a "self watering system," or you can flip it over and simply use it to prop up your plantings. Happy so far ... we'll see how weather resistant it turns out to be. I'm hopeful, because there is some heft to it.