Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2
A tall timber lean-to for a sunny wall
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Is the Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2 any good?
With 3.1 out of 10, the Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2 ranks 35 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Timber frame holds heat better than thin aluminium on cold spring nights, Two opening roof vents for a 5ft house. Weakness: At 111 kg and 74 cm deep it needs a solid, level spot against the wall. Best for: Gardeners with a sunny house or fence wall who want a wooden look for seedlings and a few tomatoes.
In short
Forest Garden builds this 5x2 lean-to from 12mm tongue and groove pressure-treated timber, with styrene glazing and two opening roof vents. At 198 cm tall it fits two-height staging plus a row of tomatoes in growbags against a south-facing wall.
Best for: Gardeners with a sunny house or fence wall who want a wooden look for seedlings and a few tomatoes
What we like
- Timber frame holds heat better than thin aluminium on cold spring nights
- Two opening roof vents for a 5ft house
- Styrene glazing is safer than glass next to a patio or with children about
- Staging at two heights comes in the box
What we don't
- At 111 kg and 74 cm deep it needs a solid, level spot against the wall
- Amazon rating of 3.4 from 44 reviews is low for the price
Specifications
| Type | Lean-to greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Acrylic |
| Frame | 12mm tongue and groove pressure-treated timber |
| Size | 2 x 5 ft (0.7 x 1.5 m) |
| Floor area | 1.1 m² |
| Ridge height | 1.98 m |
| Eaves height | not published |
| Roof vents | 2 |
| Side vents or louvres | not published |
| Door | not published |
| Base included | not published |
| Gutters included | not published |
| Automatic vent opener | not published |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | 111 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | not published |
Sources: the maker's specs, specialist retailers and the product page on Amazon.co.uk. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 3.1 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2: common questions
Is the Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2 any good?
With 3.1 out of 10, the Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2 ranks 35 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Timber frame holds heat better than thin aluminium on cold spring nights, Two opening roof vents for a 5ft house. Weakness: At 111 kg and 74 cm deep it needs a solid, level spot against the wall. Best for: Gardeners with a sunny house or fence wall who want a wooden look for seedlings and a few tomatoes.
How big is the Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2?
It measures 2 x 5 ft (0.7 x 1.5 m), which gives you 1.1 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 1.98 m high.
Does the Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2 need a base?
Yes, plan for one. Our data shows no base frame in the box, and without proper anchoring a strong gust can lift a light greenhouse.
What guarantee comes with the Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2?
We found no maker's guarantee. You still have your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act from the retailer.
How much does the Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2 cost?
The last price we saw was £526, roughly £483 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2
A slim glass lean-to for a sunny wall
A glass lean-to with double doors
An 8ft polycarbonate lean-to with gutter and base
What you will need with it
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