Moon Gate Arch

I purchased the 108 inch heigh Moon Gate; I felt that the taller model would add more grandeur. It’s absolutely everything I hoped for and envisioned! It intrigues everyone who comes into my yard and calls to them to walk through the garden. Right now, I just have a lantern light hanging from the top. Next year I will plant a climbing plant to adorn it. I had a few problems with it upon delivery, but Erin at Henderson’s was a pleasure to work with and helped me to resolve my issue, quickly. I would not hesitate to work with Henderson’s in the future; a great company!

For the money I would have expected a better quality product. 4 of the bar screws were bent which caused misalignment of the threads. I was able to get them installed but not optimal. It’s definitely a two person assembly. Took some time solo since it’s an awkward piece. Then the ground stakes. As soon as you hit anything firm the stakes bend. I live in IL where there are many rocks. 3 of the stakes are now useless as once you bend them and attempt to bend them back and reinstall then bend again. I plan to use rebar stakes instead.

The moon gate is beautiful and easy to install. However, the base is several inches too wide, leaving an entire row of screws incapable of being attached. Stakes to support base are too short and slick. I had to spend another $75 to secure such a top heavy piece to the ground.

….. you may have already noted we ordered the 108” gate as well…. And with cluster it with the smaller one. We will play with the angles … such as leaning large one over the small . Or some how nest them… then find a bold color to paint them. A fun project on our 1/2 acre here at Rehoboth Beach, DE. Dave

We ordered the 108”x 120” moon gate and I am pleased for the most part. Definitely a two person job, it’s simple to put together but the sheer size of the main pieces make it challenging to do by yourself. I held one piece while my husband rotated the other end. It’s not threaded but you have to think of “screwing” it in. Ours would not simply slide together. All the pieces were in the box, the holes lined up. No problem there. I had to change the delivery address and that was no problem. Erin from Henderson was great in handling the issue.
My 4 stars is for what they (Kingsman) consider powder coating. I’ve had numerous things professionally powder coated over the years and this is not what I would consider the best. For the price I expected a better powder coating. I think in the long run it will be fine, but the Florida weather may prove otherwise if the coating doesn’t hold up. I would imagine it’s just fine for a drier climate.
I’m please enough that I may order the smaller moon gate for another area later on. If I have to have it recoated later on I will. The butterfly garden is a work in progress, we will plant a vine for it to grow but for now deciding if we want to concrete it in place. I dug 6” holes and set it in ground in addition to the provided 18” stakes. It seems very stable as is. We’ve had high winds in central Florida the last few days and it hasn’t budged.