I love my new Vego garden beds! These beds are quite durable. I have friends and family who have used wood and they have to repair those every year, so I chose my Vego garden beds, knowing I won't need to repair them. We recently had a horrible hail storm and there is no damage to the beds at all. They are easy to put together (I assembled 5 of them by myself), and they look fantastic in the garden! I love the fact that the beds are modular and you can make them any shape or size (depending on the kind of kit you choose). I would highly recommend these garden beds if you are considering raised beds.