I bought the Bellerose XL this spring and I was very pleased from the start. The number of pieces seemed overwhelming but I laid everything out in order as suggested, inventoried, and decided to treat the wood before I built, and I'm glad I did. Just for reference I am a 45 yo single woman and a DIY woodworker. I had a long weekend and was able to build the greenhouse (after being sorted and stained, which took several hours and having the foundation prepared) in about 30 hours almost entirely on my own (even some of the parts that they suggested two people). I had a couple of kids helping me grab the right parts for a few hours one day, a teen help me put the gables on, and then another adult help lift the rafters and one to hold the ridge cap down while I screwed from inside. Otherwise, I was able to do it myself. I'm not saying that to brag, just to encourage anyone else who may be considering it, but thinks it might be too hard. I was incredibly pleased with how well pilot holes lined up and how well bolts and screws sat in place. When instructions said measure, level, and square to within 1/8" allowance, I only gave myself a 1/32" allowance. That's partly perfectionism, but I only had one time I had to loosen a screw to get a window to slide in, everything else was smooth. One thing I will say, on the roof splice pieces, they said five times not to over tighten, so I was careful to go flush, but when putting the splice covers on, that pinched the splice piece down enough that the screws popped up and the covers caught on the screw, which meant sliding the roof panel down and reaching through the roof to tighten up the screws. Don't over tighten but they still need to be tighter than flush. I did have a really good A frame ladder and a portable scaffold, which was a must for me. I love the way it looks and I can't wait to get my plants going. I bought this because of all of the other reviews I read and I'm very happy with the purchase. We had a heavy wind the other day and I couldn't believe how quiet and solid it felt inside. I would recommend.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good design and thoughtful function meets beauty. The structure of this greenhouse seems quite sturdy, and the wood design blends seamlessly with nature around it. The folding shelves are easy to use and the hose hook-up makes it very practical to use as well!

This is our third product from Backyard Discoveries and it is the most amazing structure yet!!! My husband and I put it together....don't get me wrong, it was very overwhelming at the start but we powered through it. GREAT instructions. Quality products!

I researched other greenhouses, but loved that this is made from cedar with polycarbonate windows. The icing on the cake was that the kit came with a fan, plumbing, and electrical outlets. My reason for choosing the Backyard discovery Bellarose version was the beautiful pergola! We built a TRex deck to place the greenhouse on, making a level start. My husband is pretty skilled and he and I built the deck and assembled the greenhouse in a week. The instructions were very clear. We inventoried everything first and organized the lumber by ID number. Just know that hardware is in multiple boxes (including a small box you think is plumbing only). My negative issues are as follows: The protective film on the door and the pre-assembled triangular windows was stuck between the window and the plastic track. This means you either have to use a knife to pry it open to dig out the plastic or leave it there, which for me was not an option. The obnoxious blue protective film for the metal roof pieces needs to have to pull it off during a full assembly, especially if it is warm. It is awful to get started. You need fingernails or a sharp knife (which risks scratching the metal) to start the stuff. Honestly, this was one of the worst parts of the build. With all that said, we love the Bellarose greenhouse. And are now looking at the Backyard Discovery pergolas!

I purchased the Bellarose in the spring and have no regrets. I have always wanted a greenhouse and this one is beautiful along with having great features and excellent quality. Assembley was not difficult, my mother and I, ages 57 and 80 assembled this over 6 days with a friend helping for just a few minutes when putting on the roof. A gentleman I work with even purchased the same greenhouse after seeing pictures of my completed greenhouse and me talking it up.

My husband and I ordered the Bellerose ahead of moving into our new home. I knew it would be the perfect addition to my new yard and it would also be a dream to have. The greenhouse came in numerous boxes that had to be stored in our garage for awhile due to our move. Man...did the garage smell good! Once we began opening boxes I was little overwhelmed with all the pieces and hardware but my husband quickly determined a process, got things organized and a plan to get under way. I then began staining/sealing boards he outlined for me to do. After a short drying period he would select wood pieces and specific hardware and construct that section of the greenhouse. This is how we proceeded thru the entire process. Stain/seal, drying time and then "shop" for the finished wood pieces and hardware in the garage (which we referred to as our "Menards") for what was needed. It took us a month from footing creation to greenhouse finish working part time together. All the hardware was there and the wood and poly panels were in good condition. Directions were accurate and diagrams were essential in helping an amateur contractor get things right. It adds beauty and interest to our yard, feeds my creative desire, plant hobbyist heart and several friends have now fallen in love and want one to. We would highly recommend the Bellerose to any hobbyist on up!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Bellerose greenhouse has exceeded my expectations! I have always dreamed of owning a greenhouse and to actually have this one in my backyard is truly a dream come true! The Bellerose has so much charm and beauty! My 6 year old has now become a little gardener and we both love sharing this hobby together! My husband and I put together this greenhouse ourselves, we added pavers which really added more beauty to this already beautiful greenhouse! The smell of cedar when you walk in is AMAZING! I can’t wait to start my garden journey with my Bellerose greenhouse!

We put this together with the help of our friends. This greenhouse fit perfectly into a space in our new backyard where a raised bed had stood. The inside of this greenhouse is spacious enough for our two person inflatable hot-tub as well as winter protection for our more delicate plants. Most of the work occurred during (3) 5 hour Sunday workparties. 1 person sorted and matched required hardware 1 person sealed all the pieces 3 erected walls and assembled the greenhouse. We used a combination of the booklet, the app and assistance from the 1800 number. We were still good enough friends at the end of each day to enjoy a meal together. We took a pause prior to erecting the pergola and unfortunately frozen ground prevents us from moving forward.

Overall the quality was very good - only criticism is the screw holes on the window hinges should be alternated because the screws abut when the window is closed and it's tight. The amount of lumber and hardware is daunting, but it was fun to put together and I know I'll be very happy with it for years to come!

Bought the bell rose as soon as it was available, we waiting a few weeks to put together, and working in less than ideal weather, my husband and I put most of the greenhouse up working half days over 5 days, though I’m sure folks who were more organized could do it quicker as well. We were constantly blown away with the quality of the wood and pieces while putting it together.