DON’T PUT THE WHEELS ON BACKWARDS

Our cart came without directions for assembly. When I first met it, it was assembled. The screws were loose and wheels wouldn’t turn at all. One son later and it was on my patio, working like a champ. It’s pretty, functional, expected to last a long time, and awaiting to be inhabited by greenery, flowers and colorful munchies.Coconut coir makes for a great medium or stuffed with those cloth-type material pots, it’s going to be a perfect addition to our humble gardening efforts. There’s room for accessories or pots-o-plants on the bottom shelf, too.

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Need to reinforce the bottom of planter using pipe hanger and pop rivets

Easy to assemble following directions…However, sheet metal is thin and center would possibly “sag” under weight with time…Used two lengths of pipe hanger to strap under and around (each 14″ from each end) and up each side securing with 2 pop rivets each side…Used liquid rubber (spray can) brand endorsed by Phil Swift to coat inside seams and surfaces….Then used contractor garbage bag to line the inside securing by using tape…Adapted outdoor food cover canopy (40″) made with nylon mesh…used short piece of stiff wire to capture the umbrella rib, left & right, and secured them….

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Pretty darn good for the price

Will it hold up for a while?Hard to say. I think it will last a season or two, but the metal is SO thin it’s hard to believe it keeps it’s shape. The steel used is literally thinner than metal ducting, made for HVAC.The paint (it’s not powder coat, as it should be). Is good, but not great and could end up being the downfall of something garden hand tools and water will be used with.Overall the planter is quite nice when assembled.The shelf below is nice, but just a lil flimsy, so do not plan on putting too much weight on it.The planter is actually quite large and I recommend NOT filling it completely with planting mix. You should put some styrofoam peanuts or something in it first to aid in drainage as well as lighten the load of the soil. Don’t over do it, but a nice layer or about 4″, at the bottom.I’ll post some pictures if I remember after we get some things growing in there. Fingers crossed.Pictures, as promised…Egg plant, some beans.

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Cap Nut Missing

It came very loosely packaged, with many nuts and bolts out of their plastic bags and scattered in the box. Luckily when counted out I was only missing a cap nut screw. Replaced both with M12 Thread Size, 19 mm Width, that I paid for myself.Surprisingly little damage as a result of bad packing. Easy to assemble, and looks great.

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Lanai planter

After filling with potting soil & planting herbs & grape tomatoes I had to reinforce, stabilize the structure with bungee cords. Otherwise very pleased. Perfect for a small screened in space where the deer can’t eat your plants

Versatile

1. Easy to put together. I supported sides while my husband loosely screwed together, then all screws were tightened at the end. One half hour.2. Quality is a bit flimsy but with care it should hold up. Avoid scratches into finish, that is where it will rust.3. Currently we put a board on top and I parked it in front of a sunny window so that my seedlings will recieve light.4. I plan to wheel seedlings outside to harden off. This should be an easy way to transport back and forth during this process.5. I bought this to use by the hose as a washing station for dirty flower pots. My home doesn’t have a utility sink so this will meet the need. I plan to store in the garage while not in use.6. For those of you who want to use this as a planter, I suggest a liner.7. As I read reviews, it seems to me that all rusted eventually. I choose the inexpensive model thinking “why pay more when the expensive one doesn’t seem long lasting?” I’ll take good care of mine with a reasonable expectation.

Great color

This was on sale and I had to have it. I had been looking for one for years I just did not want to pay a ton of money for something that just may rust. This was a tad hard to put together by myself. The instructions said use two people but I did not have anyone. My dog was not helpful except to grab the instructions. After many hours I finally got it together. There were a few parts that did scratch but the instructions do say that if it scratches get some paint on that area. I assume many people scratch it putting it together.I look forward to using it the Spring

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Prodcut is well built, easily to assemble and seems durable.

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Time will be the test, but this product feels like it is built to last, without being too heavy. It looks like it has decently designed drainage, and the metal seems to be of good quality. The dimensions match the product description, and it meets all of my expectations.Took me 29 minutes to assemble from the moment I finished unboxing it.

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Cute & functional Cart but not really black

I have two raised garden beds and wanted to add this cart for storage and potting materials. I thought this would be a great addition because it had the grate at the bottom and enough space up top for anything I wanted, while being moveable. Overall, I really like this cart and am happy with the purchase but it’s not really black which I actually wanted. To me it’s gray and next to my black beds, there’s a significant color difference.Directions: Instructions are ok and I put it together myself without too much effort. Didn’t take too long either.Quality: Seems sturdy and rolls nicely. I put a big kale pot on the top which is very heavy and it’s holding it just fine. No bending or warping so far. Hole on top drains well so far too. I spray the plant directly and let the water run off which is nice.Color: bought this because it says it’s black but I don’t think that’s true in my case. It looks gray in person and next to my other black beds, it’s gray. If this is the correct color then I’m not sure classifying it as black is correct. Say gray or Dk gray but to me, this is misleading. I already put it together because I didn’t feel like the hassle of returning so it is what it is. Just worth noting.Overall: worth the price and worth the try

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I love the wheels. But dont expect to move it much.

I like the fact it has wheels. However the bottom rack does not connect well and falls out of place which causes the rest of the item to be unstable when trying to move it..