We have some plastic bins and five-gallon buckets that we have used for three years for backyard container gardening. They are not much to look at, but they're sturdy. We have grown tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and lots of herbs with good success. They all have drainage holes drilled in them, and they're filled with a combination of potting soil and compost. We will not be using them next spring, so we're giving them away.