A greenhouse in the garden , or a mini version on the balcony, gives amateur gardeners many advantages. Cold-sensitive plants can overwinter there, and you can also grow vegetables and enjoy fresh produce for longer. Spring is an especially good time to build and set up a greenhouse.
Greenhouse in the garden – choosing the location
A greenhouse in the garden is fairly easy to build, but choosing the right location is very important. It is advisable to build the greenhouse close to the house, perhaps against a south-facing exterior wall. This makes it easier to provide power and water connections; a separate meter and garden tap can help control costs. Make sure, however, that the front of the house does not cast shadows over the glasshouse.
Building a greenhouse in the garden – which design should you choose?
The second step is simple: choose the structure. You can decide between wood and aluminum. Resistant Plexiglas panels are a practical and economical alternative to fragile glass panes. Whether the building has a gabled or flat roof is less important than planning several windows. Thanks to the greenhouse effect, the greenhouse in the garden stays warmer in winter, but in summer it can quickly become very hot. Windows and ventilation solve this problem. Many manufacturers offer prefabricated structures that can be assembled on site. In any case, you need a suitable floor. Stone, concrete and wood can all protect plants from frost.
Creating a greenhouse in the garden
Once you have installed shelving in the greenhouse in the garden, planting can begin. You can start using the greenhouse from March; vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes grow faster when the temperature inside the glasshouse is between 12 and 15 degrees. In any case, heating and lighting are useful.
Glasshouse with an exotic look
Greenhouse and garden shed in one
Large greenhouse in the garden
Greenhouse and conservatory
Space-saving prefabricated design
The mini version
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