Backyard Discovery Willow 9' x 6' White Cedar Wood and Polycarbonate Walk-In Outdoor Greenhouse Kit with PowerPort

After reading the reviews and seeing from multiple folks that it’s not horrible to put together, I ordered this greenhouse and received it in July. It arrives in lots and lots of boxes, so be sure you have lots of space for sorting and storing. I received a box with updated roof instructions that were to be used instead of the ones that came with the greenhouse. The build wasn’t too bad, I’d maybe not do it again at the end of July, beginning of Aug. I would also recommend to make sure you have a strong marriage if you are putting this together with your husband, especially if he likes to keep a level handy or it could result in a missing husband and a mysterious new flowerbed in the back of the yard. Everything basically went well with the build, the new roof instructions were a bit confusing, but I got it figured out. I’ve stained the outside and painting the inside at the moment, so I’m not moved in completely yet. It’s a great size, the benches that fold down work great and give you so much work space. I can’t wait to get everything finished up and moved in.

We have been planning to build a greenhouse for a number of years. We actually poured a concrete pad with center drain in preparation. When I came across this geeenhouse it was a perfect match for what we wanted. We built the greenhouse ourselves. The instructions we very good with only a few questions that we resolved when we watched the accompanying video. I will note that the plans say 7 hours. Not for normal humans! It took us a combined 40 plus hours of labor but was certainly achievable. It turned out great. We love it.

Love my little greenhouse! I stained it to match my house on the outside, and super colorful on the inside. And now I have about 20 plants and veggies growing inside, with room for many more.

I am a 61 yr old female and was able to assemble greenhouse by myself. Not recommended for a one person job, but it can be done. Took me about 10 days working on it a couple hours a day. I did stain it a rustic brown to go with my mountain property. Very nice greenhouse.

I just finished putting it together. It took me a little longer because I’m a small female and I built it by myself. I absolutely adore it! I used the BILT app along with the booklet to insure I was doing everything correctly. There is only one step that I would suggest to change. The instructions tell you to put the dust seal and the poly channels on and slide the side windows into place and then take the protective wrapping off. I did one window that way and it was a pain. The other windows I took the protective wrapping off first, and then did the other steps, just make sure you keep track of which side faces out. Other than that, I was able to fully understand every step. The instructions were very easy to follow. I do suggest you have a separate table for all of the hardware and put things in numerical and alphabetical order. it will make the assembly go so much easier. I am incredibly happy over the quality of the greenhouse. And it is just so cute to look at. Also, I sat in there and had my morning coffee during a heavy thunderstorm and didn’t have any issues with it leaking, I was very happy about that as well.

Ok so a buddy and I assembled this over a weekend. Spent about 11 hours Saturday and 8 Sunday. I was waiting for the part that didn't fit or that was designed poorly but at every step I was saying to myself and my buddy wow this thing is incredible. I can't believe how well this is going together. I honestly expected a bunch of "stuff" that wouldn't line up or was just plain garbage. Boy was I wrong! This thing is exceptional, I would have expected it to cost 4 times what it does for this type of quality. I built it on 6"x6" pressure treated timbers that I lagged together with 4" angle iron gussets I made in each corner and then leveled on a gravel floor. I haven't calked it yet and it barely drips anything and we've had several heavy rains. So so impressed with this greenhouse! I did stain it inside and out so the cedar won't gray I also added custom shade cloth "drapes" on all the windows that should cut down on the heat in the summer. Again I"m just blown away with how well this thing went together and is designed! Next spring I'll be purchasing a gazebo from backyard discovery to put on the other side of the back yard. If your on the fence about this jump off now and get it!

First thing, the instructions are very good. Prompts for all important piece orientation that may be missed. As you can see in pictures, I built it on a small deck because it floods here every 7 years or so. Once together it is sturdy and securely attached (comes with ground stakes and concrete anchors, had to buy bolts for my application). Each section (wall) goes up easily with little assistance (when not windy). Since it was elevated, I deviated from instructions and was able to assemble roof section in place and not put together, lift and set in place. It definately needs wood protection very soon after assembly.

We too had a roof leak. We also had pieces that were off in size which were the window seals. Not too small but too big! Ok, so we make it through all of that. Then once enclosed, we begin to notice the "sweet chemical smell." Strong! I am unsure what kind of wood this unit is made of but it isn't cedar and I DONT want the chemicals to leach into my plants! Maybe Willow? So, now, the exhaust fan. WILL NOT even come close to pulling out the heat due to the ONE vent being under the table opposite of the exhaust fan. The fan is NOT big enough. It needs to be at least a 1500, not a 620. Leaving the window and door open will require SCREEN if you want to keep critters and birds out. To make it a working greenhouse you will need to invest in a bigger exhaust fan, add another vent, put up drape screens you hang for the window and the door, a circulation fan, and a 70% Aluminet shade cloth grommeted panel. Mine has two shaded sides but still got up to 114 degrees in there! I called to discuss the issues but wasn't helped with the exhaust fan. Just said thanks for the feedback.

ROOF LEAKS down back wall . Poor design of roof system .

Pleasantly surprised with how well the greenhouse went together but there are a couple things that could be improved. The silicone tubes for the roof were wasteful and did not apply easily. The metal strips that go on roof would work better if the went under front metal trim and over back metal trim. Would make it much better fit and better to seal with silicone.