The tubes on this arch are textured rather than smooth, and that surface is the design detail doing the most work: a textured tube gives tendrils and stems something to grip, assisting plants in climbing effortlessly instead of sliding back down a slick round pipe. Lattice trellises run down both sides and provide reliable support as growth spreads sideways rather than only upward.The frame is PE-coated metal tube, a combination that is both high-temperature-resistant and weather-resistant, so the metal underneath stays protected and the surface does not become too hot against tender stems in direct sun. Overall the arch measures 67 by 15.5 by 83 inches and weighs only 10.5 pounds.Assembly needs no tools. Convenient connectors secure the frame together, and the bottom legs are shaped for easy insertion into the ground, which anchors the arch and enhances stability against wind without requiring stakes or concrete. That light weight combined with no-tool assembly means the arch can be relocated between seasons rather than being fixed in one spot permanently.It supports a wide range of growth, suiting flowers, vegetables, fruits, vines, and more, so it works as readily over a vegetable row as over an ornamental bed. Beyond a climbing frame for plants, this versatile metal arch also serves as a wedding arch, a garden entrance, or a party backdrop. One garden trellis and a user's manual are included, and assembly is required.