Love it so much! Is a heavy duty plastic so will be very durable but doesn’t have the appearance of being plastic. We have a screen to hide the trash can and I’m hoping to use the planter to dress it up a little bit. The self watering featuring is basically elevated grates inside with stakes that can absorb water up. I don’t think it will replace the need to water but hopefully less wasteful with rain water and run off. I definitely recommend, I’m thinking about adding more around the yard.