I ordered three and they came together. You have to assemble  each one. The pieces fit together but not as secure as you would think but is still solid. It is like putting together a puzzle. First one took me about an hour to put together but by the time I got the third one done it took 20 minutes.  The only complaint is when I bought it the price dropped $10 the next week. I wish I would have waited.  They look solid and comes with metal exrentsions so it can be free standing. I recommend adding a tree steak and zip tie it if you have something grow up it so doesn't lean.