A frame less greenhouse is perhaps the simplest and most versatile form of greenhouse available. It lends itself well to house building and can be installed in limited space. Its particularity is that it uses a list structure. It can be built on a house wall, garage or boundary wall.
A skinny greenhouse can be a simple temporary structure made of plastic sheeting or it can be a sophisticated permanent structure that can be honored with the name "conservatory".
Anyway, it's a small greenhouse. It differs from other types of greenhouses in that it is not a freestanding structure.
Low-density greenhouses have a reputation for being a variable structure, but there's no reason why they should be. The classic 19th century vineyard house was often a simple structure along the kitchen garden wall of an English stately home.
Those of us on a budget can still enjoy the benefits of a mini greenhouse. The main unique feature of a lean-to greenhouse is that the wall it is built on acts as a heat reservoir. A south-facing wall that receives sunlight all day will radiate heat all night. The wall acts as a sort of storage heater. Other types of greenhouse owners try all kinds of ways to achieve the same kind of thermal properties that greenhouses naturally have.
A lean-to greenhouse has green credentials because it retains heat that way. Less additional heating is required for a low density greenhouse than for a freestanding structure. It can also provide benefits to the house on which it is built. A lean-to greenhouse can serve as a solar heating source for a home.
Another major advantage of the greenhouse is its height. Its height is limited by the height of the wall on which the greenhouse is built, but nevertheless the wasted space is less than in many other types of greenhouses. The mini greenhouse offers more usable space than the popular domed greenhouse.
For this reason, the greenhouse is the ideal choice where space is limited. A mini greenhouse can even be integrated into a small terrace or balcony. Even a rooftop garden can accommodate a mini greenhouse. No one should be excluded from greenhouse gardening. A relatively small space can yield impressive results with a small greenhouse.
In some cases, it is possible to fill the meager span of a greenhouse with plants without reserving space for the path. The gardener can access the plants from outside the greenhouse if the sides can be opened by means of sliding panels.
Like any other greenhouse, a low-density greenhouse needs adequate heating, ventilation, and watering. You may want to automate these systems to some degree. This may be more easily achievable in a sparsely populated greenhouse due to its proximity to the house. With a simple greenhouse, it is easier to rush into water and electricity than at some distance from the house.
Are there any disadvantages to a lean-to greenhouse?
Yes, but not a lot and it can be overcome.
When building a mini-greenhouse, it is important to ensure that a good waterproofing of the wall is achieved. This is especially necessary if it is recessed into the wall of a house. Flash should be used in this context. Otherwise, the water will seep in and the wall will change color due to mold. If you're building against a garden wall, that's okay.
It may be necessary to check whether your greenhouse project conflicts with building regulations. The size or materials of the structure may be limited. So educate yourself before you start and make a costly mistake.
So freestanding structure or attached greenhouse, the choice is yours. But there are many benefits to a lean greenhouse. The lean greenhouse offers the best use of space and good thermal properties. Don't let the old skinny greenhouse image fool you. It is possible to develop an aesthetically pleasing greenhouse design.
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