I bought 6 of these to make a tunnel based on the 5 star reviews. I honestly can't understand where the 5 stars are from because what I received was NOT fot for purpose. ALL 6 were warped, twisted, bent, so flimsy I'm having trouble getting them in the ground and 1 had the pre-drilled holes in the wrong place that they won't line up and fit together. I thought buying from a company like Crocus, the quality would be high but these are appalling.
Debbie
Norfolk
This garden arch is easy to erect and is lightweight but strong enough to grow climbing roses through. The arch makes a lovely addition to my small garden.
J the gardener
Wiltshire
I did on my own. Bit fiddly but seems robust and just what I need for clematis
Joy in garden
Manchester
I bought this when it was on offer. The instructions were clear and it was very easy to assemble. I am training clematis up it presently. The arch is more robust than I expected so very pleased.
sues29
Bristol
This arch was super easy to put up with really clear instructions. Unfortunately I live near to the sea and it became rusty within a year. Also due to my garden being a bit of a wind tunnel it blew over and bent. I would recommend painting the arch just after putting it in place and positioning it somewhere no to windy.
Gardenfarm
Bridport
use for climbing plants
Dave
South Coast
Like your company and useful information
Active Anthea
Norfolk
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gardenaholic
Hi, In our experience, these stand up remarkably well to strong winds. They push into the ground and there they remain - even survived Storm Doris! Hope this helps!
Andy
Daisy
Hello! There is no trellis on the side of the arch, but you could use some garden netting or mesh fixed with some plant ties for extra support, depending on how heavy duty you want the additional support to be. Hope this helps!
Andy
Dena
Hello, Keeping in mind that the star jasmine has an eventual height of around 9m, this arch is better suited to more compact climbers.
Helen
Susanne
Hello, Yes, if the arch is not going to have to support the full weight of a large climber, and is really only acting as a go-between, then yes it should be OK.
Helen
Helen
Hello, This arch measures 200cm high, 140cm wide and D37cm deep.
Helen
Jonesy
Hello, the steel tubes slot into one another and are secured by metal screws. I hope this helps.
Product Buyer
Rose
Hello, You will want something relatively compact, so I would recommend something like Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica - please click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/clematis-cirrhosa-var-balearica/classid.871/
Helen
Boatshed
To secure this arch the bottom poles for the arch will need to be pushed into the ground approximately 40cm deep. It is made from black powder coated tubular steel rather than solid steel.
Product Buyer, Crocus
shipmate
To secure this arch the bottom poles for the arch will need to be pushed into the ground approximately 40cm deep. It is made from black powder coated tubular steel rather than solid steel.
Product Buyer, Crocus
Theresa
This arch is made from black powder coated tubular steel. It is simply designed to be pushed into soft ground so it cannot be secured to a paved area unfortunately.
Product Buyer, Crocus
The secret of success when planting a climber is to make sure that the soil is in good heart and the roots are set away from the dry conditions found at the base of a wall. After planting, I also suggest that you cover the surface of the soil with a mulch
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