Adams Manufacturing 9303-02-3700, Black 36" Deluxe Garden Planter

I put this planter on my front porch where the sun beats mercilessly and wired it to the rails so the dogs couldn't knock it over. I wasn't worried about drainage because our early springs are wet and a little cool but our late springs (starting in mid-April) and summers are hot and everything dries out in my front yard. Filled it with potting soil and threw some lettuce and scarlet runner bean seeds in it in mid-March. The lettuce would bolt and be done by the heat of mid-May when the beans would take off - the beans would need watering faithfully but I put them in the corners,, and I added a Portulaca flower in a spot towards the front away from the beans because it loves hot weather and would take over as the lettuce came out, but doesn't require much water so needed to be apart from the beans.Well, the weather has been crazy this year and it is late May and my yard is a swamp from rain and it is not even going to hit 60 degrees today, which to me is way too cold for this time of year. I ended up popping the drainage plug out of the bottom of this, which I had not expected I would have to do, and at first I thought there was no way that would be enough drainage. However, it has worked beautifully, and all three plants have come along beautifully despite needing different growing conditions - there is enough space in the planter to accommodate the watering variance. I am so pleased.I love the shelf underneath where I can put terra cotta pots with plants that love morning sun but also love afternoon shade.The best thing is the height - not only does it save my back, it is easier to keep seeds and weed clippings out of it.I plan to get more for herbs for my kitchen garden. I will continue to place them along fences or supports where I can wire them- between dogs, crows, and the winds we get across my yard, I won't feel secure that they won't tip over unless I do.Very, very, very happy with this planter.

I've been looking for something like this for a very long time. I keep potted orchids on my patio and frequently bend over constantly to water them or re-arrange them, or to look for slugs as a few number of them have eaten my orchid leaves. I told my husband I would craft a waist-high table out of wood but never had the time to make anything of the sort. I'm not even handy, but my intentions were good.Along comes Adams Manufacturing to answer my dreams! I've read other negative reviews stating that the depth of the planter is not good for a vegetable or flower garden, so I can't comment about growing anything in the planter itself, but for my needs in keeping my plants off the patio and away from the slugs, this is heaven sent! The depth is actually perfect, and for my hanging Dendrobium Anosum, it still is a bit too deep, so I put plant saucers turned upside-down under those pots.PROS:- Made in the USA!- very sturdy but lightweight enough to lift if not laden down with water/plants- very affordable- perfect for the patio and limited spaces- great for hanging plants that you can't hang anywhere else- an added lower shelf for supplies, equipment, potting supplies or more plants!CONS:- the drain/plug hole is small and the bottom of the planter is not sloped down to allow water to drain unless you physically tip the planter. I have humidity-loving orchids, so some standing water on the bottom isn't a bad thing.- the drain plug did not fit securely in the hole, it did not make a tight seal, but it didn't matter to me since I wasn't using the plug.Other reviews have stated that they hated the cheap, shiny finish but I actually like it because I can wipe it dry and clean. I live in an area prone to mold and mildew, and a textured or rougher surface would attract mold and unwanted moss.I loved my planter so much that I ordered two more...I now own three and looking forward to ordering more Adams Manufacturing products in the future!Support USA-made products and companies!

used every year since purchased in 2016. works great, but very heavy once filled. it is difficult to move once filled.easy to take apart for storage. we always had a plethora of beautiful flowers growing. last fall 2021, we finally recycled the 2 platers we had purchased. we no longer have the room to use, but it did a wonderful job.

This Deluxe Garden Planter is sturdy, lightweight, and very easy to assemble. No tools are needed. All you do is insert the legs into the slots on the corners of the planter, then set the shelf on the pegs attached to each leg. Took me about 2 minutes to assemble. The only thing I would suggest is that when assembling is that you do so on a soft surface like carpet or a blanket to prevent the planter from getting scratched during assembly.There is 1 drainage hole (about the size of a quarter) in the center of the planter. There is also a plug for the drainage hole that comes in its own plastic bag. It is small and could be overlooked and accidentally discarded with the box and other plastic wrap. Personally, I felt 1 quarter sized drainage hole wouldn't be enough and chose to drill in 4 more dime-size holes. I drilled these holes about 2 inches from each corner. Thankfully, I did add extra drainage holes! After adding soil, plants and thoroughly watering until the water came out of all the drainage holes, the soil was still moist after 4 or 5 days in full sun. I haven't had to water but once a week. I couldn't imagine how wet the soil would be if I hadn't added extra drainage holes.Whether you add extra drainage holes or not, keep in mind that whatever you have on the shelf below any drainage holes will get wet when you water plants in the planter. You can position plants, or other items, on the shelf away from the drainage holes, though.I bought 2 of these planters. The second one I keep plugged and use to mix all of my soil in for potted plants. The height is very convenient and I am not getting soil everywhere. To top it off, I can store bags of soil, fertilizer and other gardening items right on the shelf.I recommend buying this planter.