Greenhouse kits are the most
cost-effective way for novice
and expert gardeners alike to
have year-round gardening
pleasure
If you covet your
neighbor's sunroom, then
ready-to-build greenhouse kits may
be the answer. Today, there is a
wide range of fantastic greenhouse
kits—they are stylish and
functional, and can be constructed
from various economical materials.
Greenhouse plans are another
attractive option for gardeners on
a budget. Greenhouse plans give
you the opportunity to customize
your design to fit your garden
space.
Before
you start researching greenhouse
kits or greenhouse plans,
give serious thought to what you
intend to grow and choose a
structure accordingly. Your
climate is also a factors. For
example, if you plan to grow
vegetables or flowers in a cold
climate, a tightly sealed,
double-walled enclosure is
ideal. If you are interested
only in seed starting, a plastic
frame and siding with good
ventilation may be all you need.
Find
greenhouse kits in a variety of
sizes, styles, and materials
Greenhouse
kits range in size from 6'x8'
to 16'x24', with all sizes in
between. There are even balcony-size
solar huts for small spaces.
While there's no rule of thumb
for the best size of greenhouse,
experts will tell you that for
the hobbyist, go for as large a
structure a you can afford and
fit in your gardening space.
Greenhouse
styles can be classic, featuring
straight eves and gable roof, Victorian
with curved eves and
gothic arched roof, or rustic with wood
frames.
Frames
for greenhouse kits can be
redwood or cedar, galvanized
steel,
aluminum, or plastic. Plastic is
popular with hobbyists because
of the low cost and minimal heat
loss.
The
siding determines the amount of
light that reaches the plants.
Glass is a traditional
greenhouse material but it
should be double or
triple-walled to insulate
properly. Plastics, such as
fiberglass (usually a corrugated
translucent material),
polycarbonate, and polyethylene
are shatterproof and good
insulators.
