The trellis is well made and substantial. it only takes one person to put it together. It weighs a lot, so putting it into place is much easier with two people, but it can be done with one. The trellis is well made and will look great for many years to come. I ditched the spikes and attached the trellis directly to my fence in preparation for planting a honeysuckle vine. I highly recommend this product. The price is well worth it compared to the cheap and flimsy metal trellis' that are out there.