My 2nd home is very small. There is a deck, nice and sunny, but winter lasts about 8 months. Therefore, most of my gardening activities take place indoors and I am limited to container gardening. This tray has been really handy - I love it! I use it in combination with a compact potting cabinet, so I am able to get the job done comfortably while keeping the working area clean, organized and attractive even when not in use. The tray is built sturdy enough and will not bend dangerously when transporting a medium clay pot, a plant, some soil and a couple of tools from place A to place B.