Even the simplest greenhouse can be very expensive and turnkey greenhouses are rarely what we want. The finished greenhouse may not suit our terrain or provide enough space for what we plan to grow. Building your own greenhouse from a kit may be the best option for many gardeners.
So if you're working on a tight budget or dreaming of a bespoke greenhouse, a kit might be just what you need. The skill level is within the range of most of us. If you can do simple tasks around the house and follow basic instructions, you can probably assemble a greenhouse from a kit.
First of all, you need to think about what you want from your greenhouse. What should it look like? If you want a sleek design that will look great, then one of these redwood greenhouse kits might be for you. Discover the Sun collection. These are made with solid redwood frames with poly-carbonate glass.
This type of greenhouse is easy to assemble because the glass is integrated into the frame, so you don't have to cut it. Cutting glass is a difficult job. Fitting glass to a frame is more difficult and you may have several broken panes before you manage to get a good fit. Poly-carbonate is also safe. This is especially important when there are children.
Redwood greenhouse kits are a good choice. The downside is its cost. They range from $1,000 to $4,000.
If budget is an important consideration for you, take a look at our aluminum frame greenhouse kits. Prices range from $2,500 to £30,000. At the lower end of the range, you might find a design that suits your needs. It's less sleek than the redwood greenhouse sets, but the Cross Country set is well-designed and will provide years of gardening service.
Priced from $1,000 to $2,000, there is a selection of greenhouse kits from Hobby Gardener. These panels contain poly-carbonate glass panels. They offer a good height, which makes their work easier
It is easy to save a lot of space for plants. The swing door system and ventilation allow the gardener to create an ideal micro-climate inside the greenhouse.
In terms of features such as aluminum vent doors, Read wood kits are comparable. They are built to high standards. An aluminum framed greenhouse will never look as good as a redwood, but it has the advantage that the frame is maintenance free. Once you've built an aluminum greenhouse, that's all you need to do. From a gardener's perspective, they are no problem.
The Juliana greenhouse collection collection is also ideal for tight budgets. These are made with aluminum frames and have poly carbonate double glazing. It starts at $65, making it an ideal choice for the price conscious. For those on a very tight budget, the Little Greenhouse kit might be the perfect choice. These greenhouse sets are covered with four millimeter polyethylene sheets on a PVC frame. They are less durable than the types of greenhouse kits already discussed but are more economical and suitable for beginners.
If you're not sure you want to invest a lot of time and money yet, the Little Greenhouse Kit might be a good place to start. Maybe you don't plan to live long in your current home and don't want to commit to an expensive structure. They are useful even if you already have a permanent greenhouse but want some extra space. This type of greenhouse can be the ideal choice for all kinds of reasons.
If you need to cover a large area and the appearance of the structure is not important to you, you can try a portable greenhouse. These consist of a steel frame covered with plastic sheets. You can get it for $300. They look like commercial multi-tunnels, but an overhead gardener can put them to good use. Inside, you can create a tropical paradise if you use a double layer of polyethylene.
Polyethylene is always an inexpensive option for a greenhouse kit. But it does not have the durability or light transmission properties of poly-carbonate. The polyethylene cover should be changed approximately every year. Poly-carbonate will last for years. In addition, the double-walled poly-carbonate reduces heating costs because it provides insulation and ensures less heat loss to the outside environment.
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