Open-Sided Garden Plant Shelter

Provide overhead cover along a planting row while keeping the sides open to the surrounding air. This garden shelter uses a curved steel frame with a transparent plastic top, giving plants a covered upper area without the enclosed walls of a conventional greenhouse. At 400 cm long, it is suited to a planned row of garden plants where overhead cover is the main requirement.

The open lower sides make it possible to inspect, water and tend plants from the edge. This layout does not create a sealed growing space or exclude insects and animals. Position the hoops at the listed spacing and secure the cover with the supplied fittings. Check that the ground can accept the indicated insertion depth without contacting buried pipes, cables or other obstacles.

Specifications

• Overall: 400 L x 123 W x 171 H cm
• Hoop spacing: 127 cm
• Steel tube diameter: 20 mm
• Listed insertion depth: 10-20 cm
• Materials: steel and plastic
• Included securing items: four guy ropes and eight ground stakes
• Assembly or fitting required: yes

Fit, installation and care

Measure the intended growing area or existing support frame before installation. Check all fixing points and secure the material without pulling it excessively tight across corners or sharp edges. Allow for plant growth and keep access openings usable throughout the season. A cover or overhead shelter changes exposure to rain and airflow, so inspect soil moisture rather than relying on the same watering schedule used for uncovered plants. Open ventilation panels where provided as conditions require.

Use the fastening and ground-securing methods described in the instructions. Inspect ties, seams and attachment points regularly, and clean the material with a soft cloth before drying it for storage. Remove lightweight covers or dismantle the shelter before severe weather. These items do not guarantee pest exclusion, frost protection or controlled temperatures. Plants, soil and additional garden equipment shown in photographs are not included.

For this Marttilo listing, compare the assembled footprint, access dimensions and planting space with your intended location before ordering. Measurements describe the product rather than the surrounding staged setting. Plan enough room to reach the growing area, lift out containers and carry out routine maintenance without leaning heavily on the frame.

Check the fit with the material unfolded before tightening all fastenings. Corners and contact points should sit without concentrated strain, and access openings should work freely. Keep a clear route alongside the growing area so plants can be inspected without dragging tools across the covering. Store loose fabric only when it is clean and dry, away from sharp objects that could puncture it.

Check the listed measurements before ordering. Overall: 400 L x 123 W x 171 H cm. Included securing items: four guy ropes and eight ground stakes. These details describe this specific version; dimensions and included components from another size or finish should not be assumed to apply. Compare the photographs and specification list together when planning your growing area.