What Kind of Greenhouse Should I Build?
Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
by Judy Stevens
self
Many people are interested in building an inside garden, and want the ability to use a Hobby Greenhouse Structure to achieve this but most are at a loss as to where to begin planning. This is really easy once the first few questions are answered.
First, what will you want to grow? Will it be for hobby, for profit or for other reasons? This will determine the size and the category. Smaller to large greenhouses would be considered hobby greenhouses. If you are wanting to do more serious gardening you will want to have a commercial greenhouse structure. Talk to your greenhouse provider to determine what size you will need.
Third, You will want to consider materials used. Is this structure strong and well-built made from glass or polycarbonate materials? Steve Reno of Southern Greenhouses who works with Russell Greenhouse Co., a manufacturing arm of Southern Greenhouses, claims that longevity is important and so the manufacturing and material of a greenhouse is a serious consideration. "You do not want something that is made of wood or plastic sheeting, especially if you live in the Southern Climates where there is a lot of humidity and possible wind damage. You should also want a glass structure with the studiness of aluminum for those cold winter months up North." says Reno.
And last, what type of equipment will you need? Will you want a mister or humidifier and will you want aluminum benches or are the natural wood benches okay.
As you can see, there are a lot of questions that go into planning a greenhouse. Some just want a simple plant storage place from the winter months while others have built acres of greenhouses to house a swimming pool and terrarium for that "tropical" atmosphere so desired.
Whoever does build your greenhouse you will want the proprietor to sit down with you to discuss what your needs will be as well as what your space and budget will allow. They should be able to help you with all of your growing adventures.
Pictures copyrighted and courtesy of SouthernGreenhouses.com, used by permission only.
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)hi judy,this was an interesting article that made me think of how nice it would be to have one of these greenhouses, but i just don't have the room. thank you for sharing and i hope you continue writing,welcome to searchwarp,my best regards,sue thomthanks sue! Your puppy looks a lot like mine!
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