Hi! As the title stated, this is my new, and very first, greenhouse. Does anyone have any advice? I know nothing about greenhouses, not even if this is a good one or not.
by Zestyclose_Wing_6373
Hi! As the title stated, this is my new, and very first, greenhouse. Does anyone have any advice? I know nothing about greenhouses, not even if this is a good one or not.
by Zestyclose_Wing_6373
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I also would like advice, my first green house but it is not like lthis. Mine is 10 x 12 polycarbonate panels. It has heat, a fan, and a sprinkler system. I am in the process of getting electric and water to it. I want to use it to overwinter ornaments like ferns and flowers. I would also like to grow some herbs and leaf vegetables in it. Any advice would be appreciated.
I mean you might as well grow stuff in your basement. Isn’t half the point of a greenhouse to let in light. Am I missing something?
What zone are you in? What do you plan to grow?
Think about airflow (no wind = weak stems, heat in summer) and heating/insulation/shade ( for winter/summer). Think about pests, once they get in, a greenhouse is the perfect place for aphids to reproduce like mad.
First question you have to ask is are you in a windy area, if so, weight the fuck out of the bottom of the plastic. Nail 2 2×4’s along the bottom edges so they sandwich the plastic between them. All the way around. Else you will end up with a nice spot where your greenhouse used to be. I had one just like that, once. Till it flew away.
With the windows open, you will get enough air flow when the weather is good.
Pests are a factor in all greenhouses. Just keep on top of them.
Probably should look for TransparentHouse
These are the cheapest types, called blowaways here. There are guides on how to strengthen them on YouTube, I’d have a look. I’d only bother with it if the frame is galvanised, if it’s the cheaper powder coated type it’ll only last a couple of years. Otherwise save your money for a proper polytunnel. I’m assuming the cover is the green mesh type, these typically degrade within a couple of years and will deposit flakes of plastic all over your garden if left in place. Although the pictures are rubbish and don’t give an idea of what you are actually buying.