Uforic 8ftx4ftx2ft Large Raised Garden Bed Kit,Outdoor Galvanized Metal Patio Planter Box with Safety Rubber & Gloves, for Vegetables Flowers,Green

I was really looking forward to getting these. I wanted raised garden beds that were 2 ft tall, and these fit the bill. However, I was not prepared for how tedious putting them together would be, especially by yourself. They are not in short panels as some pics described them. The sides have 4 panels that are roughly 46" long and other panels which are roughly 44 " long. First problem is that each end uses the shorter length panels and only 1 was marked with a sticker. If you are not careful to separate the panels, you may end up taking them apart and starting over. They are so close in size it is easy to grab the wrong size panel while working. Also, 2 sizes of screws were provided. The instructions say to use the short screws in places where you have to go through 2-3 layers of bent metal. Some places that worked, but we found that difficult in other areas where attaching 2-3 metal layers, the brace rods, and then the braces themselves was required. Not enough of the longer screws were provided since the instructions are to use the shorter screws. I ended up having to go out and buy several bags of longer screws to put these together as the short ones just make it too difficult. Many of the panels were scratched but to be expected with metal.

The predrilled holes were put in the wrong valleys of the corrugated metal walls. Therefore I had to assemble the unit with the plastic coasted,nice finish, non-seamed flap to the inside of the raised beds. Due to crunch time for planting and weight and hassle with returning, I opted to put together with the not so nice finish on the outside. It will get muddy and dirty, eventually, and probably won't notice it much, but was very unhappy that the manufacturer made this nasty mistake! I thought you should be aware of the mistakes at the manufacturing plant.