Appreciate previous reviews.  Wore gloves as suggested and used liner to ensure the dirt wouldn’t come out.  One side of critter gate was missing the tongue, But I found it easier to use a long screw to join the pieces than requesting a replacement.  Had to reposition the caps to the outer limits so the critter gate would insert easily.  Other than that it was very easy.  I painted it to match our fence and it looks fine.  Once the dirt is in, the bottom of the critter gate is at the height of the bed, which is great because I have a large dog that needs to keep out!