Add a pop of color to gardens with the Veradek Corten Steel Garden Bed"”its rich rust color develops over time and pairs well with any contemporary home. The Garden Bed"™s thick gauge corten steel construction ensures that rust develops on the surface of the planter ensuring the structural integrity of the planter body for years of use. Veradek corten series planters are proudly designed in Canada so you can be confident that your planter will hold up against weather related cracking and splitting. With the ideal balance of design, structure and purpose, the Corten Steel Garden Bed will elevate your favorite plants in style. During the initial rusting phase, rust will drip from the surface of the planter. Veradek recommends placing an appropriate protective barrier between the planter and ground to ensure no stains are left behind.