This planter features 2 layers for planting and storing. You can cultivate plants all year round as you want. The height design allows you convenient and comfortable to plant, care and harvest without bending or squating. The bearing capacity is about 198lb.The lower shelf can be used for storage and display to put some tools and other accessories. It is made of HIPS material, which not easy to rot like wood and easy to clean, only occasionally clean to keep daily maintain.