This is a very nice arbor for the money. We bought this arbor to go at the end of our concrete pathway because it was the right width to "straddle" the concrete path (52 inch width arbor). We put it together, but then found out that the seven foot height includes the stakes that get buried 7" inches into the ground. This made it a little shorter in height that what we wanted. So, needless to say we had to move it, but we are still not disappointed! It is indeed a nice arbor, so we just relocated in front of some crepe myrtles, and we are going to plant some Japanese holly bushes on each side, and perhaps add a flowering vine to cascade over the top. It is a very good price, and much better quality than the big box stores.