I LOVE these planters! I have not filled them yet, but took about 3 days to 'spray' with the suggested mix to rust them and they look amazing! Exactly what I was expecting the result to be but even exceeded my expectations as they are REALLY heavy and solid! I bought 5 (PS I rusted 3 sides of the planter figuring the back is going to be along the side of the house or the fence so not necessary)