I ordered this planter to be able to grow CA few vegetables away from gophers, voles and deer by keeping it on my deck 3-5 feet off the ground. Now I can grow greens (beets & chard leaves, !ettuce) and summer tomatoes, tomatillas, zucchini, basil, peppers,green beans,  that are enough for myself. It also makes it easy to care for all by being so close to my kitchen wherein can see all.