It took me quite awhile to assemble. Thank you for supplying diagrams and pictures of the assembly. That is the only way I know how to put things together. With the help of my neighbor and a power tool it's great. I don't use it as a plant table. I use it as my BBQ table. It works! 

Cons: If I put anything on the lower shelf that might weigh very much, it slips off onto the deck.