Very heavy duty and we like the brown color. We polyurethaned as suggested and are pleased with the quality and look.

Love this wall planter and glad I ordered the larger one. There is enough soil surrounding the plants so they stay hydrated for 48hrs after watering. I did put a bit of heavy plastic in the bottom to hold in some of the moisture—poked 3 tiny holes to prevent root rot. The planter is sturdy and attractive. I plan to store it in the garage for the winter months so I can use it for many years.