We bought two 17-inch raised-bed planters, configured as eight-foot containers, and we were so happy with the look and functionality that we bought a third for mostly a featured set of flowers (with some strawberries!). Setting up the containers is straightforward, especially as a two-person operation, taking perhaps an hour each. If you aren't sure how you want to configure the containers, leaving the screws loose and testing them in different set-ups is easy. Our yard may be maxed at three containers, but if we figure out another place for one, we'd definitely buy again.