Set Up Your Greenhouse The Best Way
Greenhouses are becoming more popular than ever before
. People from all different locations and walks of life are discovering the joy of greenhouse gardening. With so many greenhouse options available today, there is surely something for everyone.
Whether you would like to start seedlings in your greenhouse, grow exotic plants or create your own vegetable garden, a greenhouse is the best way to get outstanding results and to extend your growing season. For many people, taking time to garden in their greenhouse is their favorite way to escape from the chaos of the day. Imagine relaxing while surrounded by colorful, vibrant flowers and pleasant aromas.
Freestanding and Lean-To Greenhouses: A freestanding greenhouse can be placed wherever the yard has the best light. Its advantage is that it can easily be moved. It will provide a great deal of light when placed in the correct location. It generally will require heating at night because of the amount of exposed surface area. An attached lean-to greenhouse may be placed against a home or other building. Generally, a lean-to is more limited in space, but some have expansion kits to allow you to add more space at a later time. Because a lean-to is often placed against a house,it is usually close to available electricity, water, and heat. In addition to the freestanding and lean-to greenhouses, there are also cold frames which are like small, easily portable greenhouses. They are ideal for the gardener who has very little space, but who wants to start seedlings outside. They do not require any heating and the cooling is achieved by keeping the top of the cold frame open.
Owning a greenhouse also enables you to prepare delicious homemade meals for your family with crisp, nutritious herbs and vegetables. The taste of garden-fresh greens grown in your greenhouse can't compare to store-bought veggies! Many plants such as lettuce and chard can be grown in a greenhouse with very little effort. Other popular plants such as tomatoes, melons and peppers also grow well in greenhouses, although they tend to be slightly pickier plants. Try some greenhouse recipes!
After these locations, the next best locations are southwest and west. It is not a good idea to place a greenhouse on the north side. Greenhouses need at least five or six hours of unobstructed light during the winter, so placement under trees is not recommended. Putting a greenhouse under a tree can also create the risk of falling branches or tree limbs that can damage the greenhouse. One should try to avoid placing the greenhouse where it may be exposed to heavy winds. If a location is generally windy, the greenhouse should be anchored using long stakes in addition to any anchors that may come with the greenhouse kit.
You also need to consider the size of greenhouse that you would like to purchase. Many gardeners underestimate the amount of space they will use in the greenhouse. Keep in mind that greenhouse gardening tends to be addictive and many people end up filling their greenhouse within the first season of use!
One of the most important accessories to consider is watering devices, because plumbing may be required. Plumbing can really cut into your budget. So, it is a good idea to check out the options for watering your plants inside your greenhouse. Of course, you can carry water and hand-water your plants if you have the time, but there are watering devices that will automatically water as instructed.
The next most significant knowledge to build is about climate and light control equipment. This includes equipment that will help you to control the environment in your greenhouse. Temperature control equipment such as heating systems and solar panels will allow you to control the heat, while evaporative coolers, humidification devices and shade cloths can help to cool and humidify the area. Ventilation and air circulation equipment may be necessary too. Artificial lighting can be used to compensate for sunlight if the greenhouse doesn't get enough sunlight.
Control equipment really adds potential to your greenhouse. It can actually create an environment that best suits your garden, regardless of your climate or the weather. Control equipment can be automated, where it takes care of itself, or it can be manually implemented as needed. Of course you will need planters, pots or containers, unless you plant right in the ground. Plant stands and shelves will allow you to plant more in less space. You will also have to have the basic gardening supplies including hand tools. Tese are a few of the necessary greenhouse accessories. In your research, you will become familiar with lots of accessories that make gardening in a greenhouse a whole lot simpler and more enjoyable.
by: Kendra Lackey
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