This is my first metal raised bed but I’m a seasoned gardener both in the ground and in a raised cedar bed. So far I really like the depth of this bed and it seems to keep the plants happy despite the heat we have been having (I’m growing vegetables). It definitely took longer to assemble than I was expecting, but it wasn’t difficult. 

The only negative right now is with the paint on the outside which scratches incredibly easy. Had I known this, I would not have gotten the grey. During assembly it was scratched in multiple places just from the ground, and does not stand up to yard work (I planted in the grass) so it’s even more scratched up now. Definitely disappointing since I was excited about the color.