Two improvements would make this pop-up greenhouse very nice. The ties of the cover need to be longer and there need to be more tie points. Presently, the cover only ties to the four corners and those ties are placed about 2 or 3 inches too high making it a pain to tie the cover to the bottom support bars. Secondly, the cover only has a 2 or 3 inch overhang which is way too short to hold down with rocks. It will never hold in stronger winds. Other than that, it is easy to put together. The cover is pretty sturdy although I am not convinced the zippers will hold up will daily use. I used mine to top a raised-bed style grow bag set. I plan to have my husband cut a couple inches off the height of the support bars so that the cover ties down better and has a longer overhang to prevent the wind from destroying the cover.
This lightweight greenhouse is great as a portable or beginner greenhouse. The assembly is fairly straightforward and the parts are all fairly light enough for anyone to be able to put it together. The design is efficient but the space might not be used as optimally as possible as it's built so that the only place to put the plants is on three rows of either side of the greenhouse. This means that only about 35% of the house would contain plants. Use the middle space for larger floor planters, or add your own stand to multiple the space. Alternatively, you might be able to hang planters from the top crossbar.
Altogether, this is a great lightweight greenhouse that is perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a temporary structure for your plants.
This product would be pretty good but it doesnt come with all the needed parts in order to keep it sturdy. Unfortunately the only solution I was offered was to disassemble and repack and return then reorder and wait. Its getting cooler outside NOW so I cant wait for all that. Ill just order from a different maker.
I've been wanting a greenhouse for some of my smaller starts for some time now, and have had trouble finding a good size one for my yard.
This one turned out to be just the right fit for what was needed. It is large enough to handle plants that should live in the greenhouse full time, as well as the starts for planting in the beds themselves.
The one challenge that I have with a greenhouse of this size is it is difficult to manage temperature and humidity with the small size. It is difficult to regulate and you end up having large swings.
Unfortunately by the time this arrived it was too late for me to use even for Fall plantings. So the full test will have to wait until Spring. However, I have had a larger greenhouse version and I love having this kind of cloche (the proper name for a small unit like this) to start some spinach and other early greens before the ground it ready for proper planting.
Checked out the assembly and it was as simple as expected. Took it apart and put it away for now. Will try to update in Spring with photos. Can we just skip Winter already?
If you're new to gardening, this is a very nice little greenhouse. Putting it together was easy and pretty straight forward. When you put it together and you're adding the shelves, make sure that you use zip ties to hold the shelves down. If you dont, the shelves will move around. Also I would suggest that you get different stakes and cords to hold it down. Mine broke within a week. The dogs kept walking into it and before the tie downs broke, the stakes kept coming out of the ground. Otherwise, this is a very nice little greenhouse.
I love how this fits perfectly over my King Bird 68×36×12 garden box, also purchased in . Tjey are a perfect pair. The frame was easy to put together - my 10 year old did it for me completely by himself. The stakes it comes with are too short, so get some of your own long stakes for stability. I am just getting my garden set up this year (going from one raised bed to multiple), so I plan on using the greenhouse top in the spring to start some plants early, and in the fall to extend the growing season. I will leave the frame up permanently.
It a river ripped at the seem in 2 places. It then, ripped again when I was putting it on the frame and then again when I tied the strings. Its definitely not going to last the winter. Ill be surprised if it lasts its first rain storm to be honest. I would not but it again.
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A Couple Flaws Cause Lots of Irritation
Two improvements would make this pop-up greenhouse very nice. The ties of the cover need to be longer and there need to be more tie points. Presently, the cover only ties to the four corners and those ties are placed about 2 or 3 inches too high making it a pain to tie the cover to the bottom support bars. Secondly, the cover only has a 2 or 3 inch overhang which is way too short to hold down with rocks. It will never hold in stronger winds. Other than that, it is easy to put together. The cover is pretty sturdy although I am not convinced the zippers will hold up will daily use. I used mine to top a raised-bed style grow bag set. I plan to have my husband cut a couple inches off the height of the support bars so that the cover ties down better and has a longer overhang to prevent the wind from destroying the cover.
Great tent-like greenhouse
This lightweight greenhouse is great as a portable or beginner greenhouse. The assembly is fairly straightforward and the parts are all fairly light enough for anyone to be able to put it together. The design is efficient but the space might not be used as optimally as possible as it's built so that the only place to put the plants is on three rows of either side of the greenhouse. This means that only about 35% of the house would contain plants. Use the middle space for larger floor planters, or add your own stand to multiple the space. Alternatively, you might be able to hang planters from the top crossbar. Altogether, this is a great lightweight greenhouse that is perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a temporary structure for your plants.
NO INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED!
Not sure how to rate this item. Initially, I'm disappointed NO ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS were included!!!! If I can't figure it out, I'm returning it!!!
Does not come with all of the needed parts to assemble
This product would be pretty good but it doesnt come with all the needed parts in order to keep it sturdy. Unfortunately the only solution I was offered was to disassemble and repack and return then reorder and wait. Its getting cooler outside NOW so I cant wait for all that. Ill just order from a different maker.
Damaged
Plastic covering is damaged, does not fit unit
Small but effective Greenhouse
I've been wanting a greenhouse for some of my smaller starts for some time now, and have had trouble finding a good size one for my yard. This one turned out to be just the right fit for what was needed. It is large enough to handle plants that should live in the greenhouse full time, as well as the starts for planting in the beds themselves. The one challenge that I have with a greenhouse of this size is it is difficult to manage temperature and humidity with the small size. It is difficult to regulate and you end up having large swings.
Easy Assembly - Can't Wait To Use This In The Spring
Unfortunately by the time this arrived it was too late for me to use even for Fall plantings. So the full test will have to wait until Spring. However, I have had a larger greenhouse version and I love having this kind of cloche (the proper name for a small unit like this) to start some spinach and other early greens before the ground it ready for proper planting. Checked out the assembly and it was as simple as expected. Took it apart and put it away for now. Will try to update in Spring with photos. Can we just skip Winter already?
great starter
If you're new to gardening, this is a very nice little greenhouse. Putting it together was easy and pretty straight forward. When you put it together and you're adding the shelves, make sure that you use zip ties to hold the shelves down. If you dont, the shelves will move around. Also I would suggest that you get different stakes and cords to hold it down. Mine broke within a week. The dogs kept walking into it and before the tie downs broke, the stakes kept coming out of the ground. Otherwise, this is a very nice little greenhouse.
Fits ovee my 68x36 raised bed perfectly!
I love how this fits perfectly over my King Bird 68×36×12 garden box, also purchased in . Tjey are a perfect pair. The frame was easy to put together - my 10 year old did it for me completely by himself. The stakes it comes with are too short, so get some of your own long stakes for stability. I am just getting my garden set up this year (going from one raised bed to multiple), so I plan on using the greenhouse top in the spring to start some plants early, and in the fall to extend the growing season. I will leave the frame up permanently.
Very poorly made
It a river ripped at the seem in 2 places. It then, ripped again when I was putting it on the frame and then again when I tied the strings. Its definitely not going to last the winter. Ill be surprised if it lasts its first rain storm to be honest. I would not but it again.
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