subject: What Benefits Do Lean-to Greenhouses Give? [print this page] One alternative to a standalone greenhouse for your backyard is a lean to greenhouse kit. These can range in size from a single shelf depth to a walk in size that is 10 feet long.
The benefits of lean-to greenhouses are many, and the historical use goes back to the Victorian era.
All you need is a high non-North facing wall in which to place the lean to structure.This can be set up near your kitchen like historical examples, or along the garage, a garden wall, or any other outbuilding structure.A lean-to greenhouse can be easier to keep warm then a stand alone greenhouse of similar size because the solid wall acts as a heat reservoir that releases heat back into the greenhouse when needed.
The smallest versions of these provide six cubic feet of growing space in about the same footprint as a growing shelf. This is a nice amount of space for a patio or balcony. Some companies offer a four by seven foot lean-to style that is easy to place anywhere there is room.
Others have ten foot wide lean-to structures that can be customized to any length or extended as needed.Like a traditional greenhouse the lean-to can extend growing seasons for flowers and food crops.Unlike a traditional greenhouse these lean-to greenhouses do not need much room at all.Simply place the lean-to on a southern exposure wall to reap the greatest benefits.
Look for quality materials in construction, no matter what brand you select. Hard shelled lean-to greenhouses should be constructed with double-walled polycarbonate panels.They can have aluminum or wooden frames.Most come with optional accessories to help you get the most of you lean-to.From hinged Dutch doors with locks to solar powered window openers, shelving systems and base kits the hard shell lean-to has much going for it.Many even have more windows for venting on the longer models and include downspouts and gutters to help protect the foundation.There are also tent style lean-to greenhouses.These may attach over a door or window although they can go against a wall too. The bonus of a tent style lean-to is the ease at which it can be moved should the location originally selected prove to be less then ideal later.
Why pick a lean-to greenhouse over a freestanding one?
If you wanted a sunroom, a lean-to greenhouse is a step that direction. When attached to a section of wall with a door a lean to greenhouse can take the place of a patio or act as a room addition.They can both help heat a home and provide more living space when used this way.Plus many lean-to styles come in technologically advanced models that many stand alone hobby greenhouses lack.
A lean-to greenhouse provides an economical alternative for gardening, expanding living space, and saving energy. No matter what type of plants you want to grow, be it flowers, vegetables, fruits, or ornamentals, a lean-to greenhouse is a wise investment and choice to meet your needs.
by: Whitney Segura
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