Came within two days.  No assembly needed.  It came with black metal non-decorative brackets.  The 36" is heavy even when empty so when filled with dirt it will need to be very well-secured.  Looks sturdy and like it will hold up well.  The material is not a totally smooth plastic and does have texture to it so I anticipate it will need to be cleaned often especially if in the shade. The main thing to note is that it is bulky and takes up more space visually than I expected based on the measurements.  Because we're placing it on an outbuilding versus a house it seems almost oversized.  Overall a nice purchase.