For the gardener who can’t stop dreaming about gardening you will truly grow your passion when you start to use a greenhouse to garden with. The best thing about having and using a greenhouse is that you can grow any type of plant you want so saving that steep price of buying plants from a local greenhouse.
So if you are really feeling adventurous and want to try your hand at a greenhouse building there are some great tips and tricks to follow. Greenhouse kits are readily available online and are a great way to get started. Another great online place to find plans ismite’s, it’s really basic but a great place to learn.
Whatever you decide to use it for whether it’s an simple hobby or a deeper purpose, you’ll explore your new found passion with greenhouses and how much more you’ll enjoy gardening.
A simple garden in a bucket
A greenhouse can be made from many different parts including:
A long narrow greenhouse can be built as a side by cutting a 2ft x 3ft piece of plastic on your patio. The long narrow greenhouse can be covered with shade cloth securely from the sun. You can also buy a greenhouse that is 2isex or 3 sizes.
As you can see they can be made with many different parts to fit a variety of uses.
Tips for the basic frame:
Size: The size of your greenhouse is very important. Consider the maximum height you will want the greenhouse to be and make sure to the fits your landscape, buildings, and other structures.
Slope: A good slope that is slightly sloped is recommended. This layout will protect your plants from balloons and wind damage.
Protection: There are many fantastic protective devices to use when gardening in a greenhouse. I personally like the glass but there are many very good plastic tunnel panels available.
Water: Keep enough water on hand to keep your plants happy and healthy. And the secret to fast, healthy growing is getting the right amount of water to your plants in the right amounts.
ventilation: The right type of ventilation is crucial to allowing the plants to grow strong and healthy. Free air movement is really vital to allow oxygen to get to the plants and a fan can really help here.
As you can see, there are several areas to consider when choosing your greenhouse. So, do some research and find the greenhouse that is right for you and your plants.
Another thing to consider is the frame of the greenhouse. I have seen some nice greenhouses that use wood frames and quite a few others that use aluminum frames. Those aluminum frames definitely seem to cool down a bit faster and also make for a lot less heat when the temperature reaches the freezing point in the winter months.
Good ventilation and cooling are a must with any greenhouse.
Are you going to need to drain the greenhouse?
Another thing you will want to think about is how you are going to heat the greenhouse. This is accomplished simply by ranging through the various available greenhouse heating methods.
Although heating your greenhouse can be a bit of a hassle, it is less so if you go with solar powered heating. That is, if you don’t mind using a electric fan to ensure the plants get enough fresh air.
There are many inexpensive solar powered heating systems that work well. A few of the larger ones even have the motor built in!
How will you vent the greenhouse?
Good ventilation is absolutely vital to the health of your plants. Figuring out how to get that ventilation in your greenhouse is quite easy with some of the ideas I’ve revealed here.
These are just a few of the considerations to help you in your decision on what to buy. There are a number of excellent resources on the internet to help you with what to consider when purchasing your greenhouse.
Consider these ideas when you start your next greenhouse.
Ventilation – Good ventilation is a plus when keeping the plants in your greenhouse. Without proper ventilation, some plants could become a bit unhealthy and die.
If you are growing plants in the ground, a good resource to use for proper ventilation is a greenhouse exhaust fan. These are designed to pull air through the greenhouse and are very effective.
