I'm really impressed with these planters. My husband and I wanted a simple way to make a raised bed to give us some privacy from our neighbors. We looked into making beds using blocks/stone, but it would have been a lot of labor and very expensive. I came across these on a Google search and we decided to give them a try. So many products on other sites either weren't the right dimensions, or had bad reviews/complaints about sides bulging once they're filled with dirt. These planters are holding up well so far. They're sturdy and aren't buckling under the weight of the dirt.