I have weights on my pop up tent's four legs, plus they are staked. I think it would be smart to include some sort of weights for this greenhouse as well. The greenhouse itself is large enough for seed starting in spring, though I also had to add some wood plant stands because this does not come with any shelving. I've not had any problems with wind as I have it in a protected location in my yard, but definitely, if I was worried about winds, I'd use both the stakes/tie-downs included AND sand weights just to make sure I'd done my best to keep it secure. Now, the other thing - shelving - they could have included some shelving, but my thought is that it would have been cheap and too lightweight so I'm good with having to add some of my own which is sturdier and higher quality. Still, for the price it is a good-sized greenhouse that will be perfect for spring time plant starting.
The tunnel greenhouse is good and sturdy. I did have some trouble with the assembly though. In the arch section of the frame there were 4 pipes that were wrong. On most of the pipes there is a male end and a female end on the other side. With the 4 pipes on question they needed to be female ends on both sides so I had to modify them to make them fit so they could be joined together.
Also for assembly it is better to use your own tools because the tools provided are inadequate and will make the job harder. The tools needed are simple though, hex wrenches and a socket set.
Once I got past having to modify those few pipes and used my own tools everything else went smoothly. Be sure to add additional weight for windy days because the tie downs provided are not enough.
I really like the greenhouse but assembly was a real battle, the instruction manual was a slip of paper that I had to use my map reader to read, and then had to figure out how to assemble it myself, other than that I do really like the product for the money !!
I bought this for my tomatoes. It fits really nicely over my raised bed with extra room to move around in easily. Unfortunately, it was missing all of the hardware needed to put it together. I was able to get replacements, but it is still very frustrating that I couldn't assemble it the same day because they were missing
NOT the fault of the shipper, but the product was made in China and the instructions don't make sense; the parts kit that came with the greenhouse doesn't assemble the greenhouse they sent. No way to attach horizontal to vertical conduit, parts missing, they also sent parts that had nothing to do with that greenhouse and weren't even mentioned in the instructions or diagrams. Its one of those figure it out yourself and buy your own hardware deals. Its impossible to put this greenhouse together with the parts they sent. I suggest buy American next time. China has poor quality control. Half the nuts they sent don't fit on the bolts they sent.
I only got this set up in mid spring so no harsh or extremely cold weather so far.
Assembly took a little time as I was the only one assembling, however, another person would have made this much easier and some faster to get it up.
I anchored it down well with steaks and rope. It is sturdy an has stood up well in some moderately heavy winds. There is a good amount of space and this is working great for my first greenhouse experience.
I like and use the 6 windows and really enjoy not having to stoop while being inside.
Bottom line... Highly Recommend and will be getting another for the next season.
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I have a pop up tent in my yard and this is similar as far as stability
I have weights on my pop up tent's four legs, plus they are staked. I think it would be smart to include some sort of weights for this greenhouse as well. The greenhouse itself is large enough for seed starting in spring, though I also had to add some wood plant stands because this does not come with any shelving. I've not had any problems with wind as I have it in a protected location in my yard, but definitely, if I was worried about winds, I'd use both the stakes/tie-downs included AND sand weights just to make sure I'd done my best to keep it secure. Now, the other thing - shelving - they could have included some shelving, but my thought is that it would have been cheap and too lightweight so I'm good with having to add some of my own which is sturdier and higher quality. Still, for the price it is a good-sized greenhouse that will be perfect for spring time plant starting.
Had to modify to make it work
The tunnel greenhouse is good and sturdy. I did have some trouble with the assembly though. In the arch section of the frame there were 4 pipes that were wrong. On most of the pipes there is a male end and a female end on the other side. With the 4 pipes on question they needed to be female ends on both sides so I had to modify them to make them fit so they could be joined together. Also for assembly it is better to use your own tools because the tools provided are inadequate and will make the job harder. The tools needed are simple though, hex wrenches and a socket set. Once I got past having to modify those few pipes and used my own tools everything else went smoothly. Be sure to add additional weight for windy days because the tie downs provided are not enough.
claim of mesh doors is misleading.
hoping for real meah doors, not pe material simular the cover
The Greenhouse
I really like the greenhouse but assembly was a real battle, the instruction manual was a slip of paper that I had to use my map reader to read, and then had to figure out how to assemble it myself, other than that I do really like the product for the money !!
NOT WATERPROOF
leaked in seam first time at rained hardware to assemble very cheap
Missing hardware
I bought this for my tomatoes. It fits really nicely over my raised bed with extra room to move around in easily. Unfortunately, it was missing all of the hardware needed to put it together. I was able to get replacements, but it is still very frustrating that I couldn't assemble it the same day because they were missing
Arrived in good time with all the parts, fit together easily. Instructions were easy to follow.
I will use it for plants as it is intended. Too late for this year.
Dont buy products made in China, even if Cheap; PoorQuality control and communication is impossible
NOT the fault of the shipper, but the product was made in China and the instructions don't make sense; the parts kit that came with the greenhouse doesn't assemble the greenhouse they sent. No way to attach horizontal to vertical conduit, parts missing, they also sent parts that had nothing to do with that greenhouse and weren't even mentioned in the instructions or diagrams. Its one of those figure it out yourself and buy your own hardware deals. Its impossible to put this greenhouse together with the parts they sent. I suggest buy American next time. China has poor quality control. Half the nuts they sent don't fit on the bolts they sent.
Had damage to the tarp,instructions were bad ,but after getting it up ,it's ok.It will work .
This greenhouse will work for a novice gardener. Good for seedlings .it's a good starter greenhouse .
Really Enjoying this Greenhouse
I only got this set up in mid spring so no harsh or extremely cold weather so far. Assembly took a little time as I was the only one assembling, however, another person would have made this much easier and some faster to get it up. I anchored it down well with steaks and rope. It is sturdy an has stood up well in some moderately heavy winds. There is a good amount of space and this is working great for my first greenhouse experience. I like and use the 6 windows and really enjoy not having to stoop while being inside. Bottom line... Highly Recommend and will be getting another for the next season.
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