Year Round Gardening Having a greenhouse means you never have to quit gardening just because of weather conditions.
You can keep on propagating cuttings and seeds and grow several plant varieties whatever the season.
When choosing a greenhouse design, consider weather conditions in your area when selecting a roof.
For example, if you experience heavy snows during the winter, most likely you will not select a flat or straight roof design, rather a roof that will allow the snow to slide off easily.
The standard free-standing with curved or peaked roof greenhouse is very popular and can be found in many gardens.
The rectangular or square shape permits for utmost growing space for plants, usually designed with benches on the sides and at the back.
Lean-to or home or wall attached greenhouses designs are manufactured and used when there is limited space at the backyard.
These designs are very accessible and convenient for connecting much needed water and power supply.
Small solariums of various designs are widely available, medium and large sized greenhouses and even prefabricated kits for easy installation.
Greenhouse Designs 1.
Gable greenhouse: This design type usually is attached to a wall or garage or any structure utilizing only half the gable's actual gable design.
Generally, this type has flat roof panels but slightly sloping and vertical sidewalls.
At times, the gable types of them are also attached to another use of the end wall rather than sidewall.
2.
Barn style greenhouse:This design type is, as the name suggests shaped similar to a barn having wide roof and interior and with shorter walls.
This design is usually incorporated in a garden of country setting or theme or a rustic garden appeal.
This design can be attached to another greenhouse or can be beautifully constructed in a garden freestanding.
3.
Dome greenhouse: This design is identical to a dome, meaning it is half a ball and placed directly on land.
This design can not be attached to a structure and can only be constructed as a freestanding type, as this design has no sidewalls.
This type of greenhouse is a bit expensive to make due to the many pieces of different glazing that generally are needed to complete this design shape.
4.
Gothic style greenhouse: This design type has a very historical gothic appearance.
The walls and roof are formed in such a manner as to create a continuous form, allowing snow to fall down easily.
This design type can be either attached or freestanding, however it is usually not recommended attached except when your home's design is very much similar to a gothic design.
5.
Hoop greenhouse: This type of design is constructed with a metal pipe or PVC to make the hoop's shape then enclosed with plastic covering.
This type of design is very cost effective on your initial purchase, but the maintenance of continuously replacing the cover (plastic) can add up.
You will find that the majority of them are manufactured from aluminum material that is weatherproof and lightweight.
Galvanized steel also is sturdy and lightweight.
Wood can be used, but make sure you use a lumber that has been pressure treated such as redwood or cedar since these are weather resistant.
Greenhouse Features As to whatever greenhouse design should you decide on, be sure to look for a structure with the highest strength and stability.
Your greenhouse must: o Be capable of enduring extreme weather conditions, like very high winds and snowfall build up.
o Have the necessary support for grow lights, sidewall shelving and hanging baskets.
o Have an intricate detail of hinged screened storm doors, as well as large side or individual roof vents.
The door may be easily adjusted to be dropped or lowered into the foundation's opening so to get rid of an elevated step when you feel that it is needed.
There are a wide selection of greenhouse styles and sizes offered.
If the costs limit your greenhouse size, keep in mind that the extensions can be added at a later date and as your budget permits.
Most owners complain of a limited space when they built their greenhouse on a budget.
So whatever design you choose, remember to get the largest that your money can buy.
You can keep on propagating cuttings and seeds and grow several plant varieties whatever the season.
When choosing a greenhouse design, consider weather conditions in your area when selecting a roof.
For example, if you experience heavy snows during the winter, most likely you will not select a flat or straight roof design, rather a roof that will allow the snow to slide off easily.
The standard free-standing with curved or peaked roof greenhouse is very popular and can be found in many gardens.
The rectangular or square shape permits for utmost growing space for plants, usually designed with benches on the sides and at the back.
Lean-to or home or wall attached greenhouses designs are manufactured and used when there is limited space at the backyard.
These designs are very accessible and convenient for connecting much needed water and power supply.
Small solariums of various designs are widely available, medium and large sized greenhouses and even prefabricated kits for easy installation.
Greenhouse Designs 1.
Gable greenhouse: This design type usually is attached to a wall or garage or any structure utilizing only half the gable's actual gable design.
Generally, this type has flat roof panels but slightly sloping and vertical sidewalls.
At times, the gable types of them are also attached to another use of the end wall rather than sidewall.
2.
Barn style greenhouse:This design type is, as the name suggests shaped similar to a barn having wide roof and interior and with shorter walls.
This design is usually incorporated in a garden of country setting or theme or a rustic garden appeal.
This design can be attached to another greenhouse or can be beautifully constructed in a garden freestanding.
3.
Dome greenhouse: This design is identical to a dome, meaning it is half a ball and placed directly on land.
This design can not be attached to a structure and can only be constructed as a freestanding type, as this design has no sidewalls.
This type of greenhouse is a bit expensive to make due to the many pieces of different glazing that generally are needed to complete this design shape.
4.
Gothic style greenhouse: This design type has a very historical gothic appearance.
The walls and roof are formed in such a manner as to create a continuous form, allowing snow to fall down easily.
This design type can be either attached or freestanding, however it is usually not recommended attached except when your home's design is very much similar to a gothic design.
5.
Hoop greenhouse: This type of design is constructed with a metal pipe or PVC to make the hoop's shape then enclosed with plastic covering.
This type of design is very cost effective on your initial purchase, but the maintenance of continuously replacing the cover (plastic) can add up.
You will find that the majority of them are manufactured from aluminum material that is weatherproof and lightweight.
Galvanized steel also is sturdy and lightweight.
Wood can be used, but make sure you use a lumber that has been pressure treated such as redwood or cedar since these are weather resistant.
Greenhouse Features As to whatever greenhouse design should you decide on, be sure to look for a structure with the highest strength and stability.
Your greenhouse must: o Be capable of enduring extreme weather conditions, like very high winds and snowfall build up.
o Have the necessary support for grow lights, sidewall shelving and hanging baskets.
o Have an intricate detail of hinged screened storm doors, as well as large side or individual roof vents.
The door may be easily adjusted to be dropped or lowered into the foundation's opening so to get rid of an elevated step when you feel that it is needed.
There are a wide selection of greenhouse styles and sizes offered.
If the costs limit your greenhouse size, keep in mind that the extensions can be added at a later date and as your budget permits.
Most owners complain of a limited space when they built their greenhouse on a budget.
So whatever design you choose, remember to get the largest that your money can buy.