I bought two of these for my medicinal herb garden. I offer herb garden tours during the summer months to help students identify plants accurately and begin to learn about their health benefits. So, my herb garden is also an outdoor classroom. Having the benches has been very helpful for those who need to sit down. I love the finish. The benches have held up well during our snowy winters. They were easy to assemble, are sturdy and have added a bit of charm and elegance to my garden.