We received our planter and noticed it had a few small bends on the corner of the metal. As soon I notified the company about it, they told me what may have happened and how to fix it. With that taken care of, we put the planter together and began filling it. It now has a full load of lettuces growing in it, I love these planters. Sturdy, easy to assemble and will last forever. We have a few other galvanized planters and really recommend them for gardens. I like the overall appearance and the sizes that are offered. Tall, big enough across and I don't have to dig into the hard ground anymore, hurting my back. I used dowels and tubing to make frames for them and added some garden fabric to protect the plants from pests and extreme weather changes. This helps hold the moisture in as well and I don't have to water very often. Couldn't be happier. Very nice product.