I had deterred some planters and here was me at first the price and I had brought me a cheap wooden planters from the hardware store. So I was not happy, because I had to spend a lot of power in our clay and I did the hand hurt. The planter of Gardena fits comfortably in your hand and you can work with it for a longer time without it hurts. I have approximately 300 crocuses and tulips planted 70 last year in the garden. which I benefit now ;-))) I'd buy it in any case again.