These are quite sturdy and look GREAT from afar. However, the bottom foundation for one was uneven, and it looked as if a small chunk was missing or broken. The more I looked at the other, the more I noticed they were both pretty rough at the bottom (one was worse than the other). My husband wasn't thrilled with the shoddy craftsmanship. I do like these still, though. They are a great size and color. You just have to be OK with some "character," I suppose, and make sure they aren't somewhere where you will notice the bottom very much. They look great with spiral topiaries (using river rocks and pebbles to weigh them down). They withstood extreme wind in our area.