The verdict is in: raised-bed planting is better than ground planting. Why? Because with a raised bed, YOU control the soil content and drainage. Our CASTLECREEK Galvanized Steel Planter Box is a great way to enjoy raised-bed gardening. It's lightweight but strong, and it features an open floor to encourage deep root growth. Plant flowers, veggies, herbsa |it's up to you. Stronger than wood. Flat-out better than plastic. Wood rots. Plastic breaks down in the sun. Concrete blocks are heavy and retain heat well into the evening. Galvanized steel doesn't have any of those problems. That's why we chose it for our CASTLECREEK Planter Box. Place it anywhere in your yard and it'll be there for you season after season, ready to plant in the spring. Plus, the modular design means you can buy multiple Boxes and fit them together to make a larger garden bed. Lightweight-but-strong large oval galvanized steel planter box Consists of 4 side panels and 4 curved end panels 2 cross braces secure the sides to each other for added strength Includes machine screws and wing nuts to secure panels together