Imagine fresh-cut flowers gracing your Christmas table or home-grown peas and carrots filling your Thanksgiving bowls. These concepts aren't just pipedreams. With a greenhouse or solar shed on your property, they can become realities.
It's no wonder then that every backyard gardener dreams of owning his or her own greenhouse. The addition of a greenhouse to your outdoor landscaping can, at the very least, give you a head start on your spring planting. For serious gardeners, however, it can provide year-round growing of even the most temperate-loving flowers and vegetables.
So, what are you waiting for? Well, here are a few things you should consider before investing in a backyard greenhouse or solar shed.
1. Should you build your own greenhouse or should you purchase a kit? Having a solar building professionally installed may not be as expensive as you think.
2. What style and size of greenhouse will best suit your needs? Make sure the design you choose fits your landscape. After all, the solar shed or greenhouse you ultimately decide upon will become a permanent backyard fixture.
3. Compare covering materials. Because of its superior ability to transmit light and thanks to its attractive and formal appearance, Backyard Gardener expert Jeff Schalau considers glass to be "the gold standard against which all other materials are judged."
4. Do you want a greenhouse frame that is constructed of wood, metal or PVC? If opting for wood, make sure it is a rot-resistant and pressure-treated variety. The durability of Western Cedar makes it an excellent choice.
5. Ventilation and cooling capabilities are two of the most important factors to consider. Solar shading blocks 75% of the sunlight and 50% of the heat that can rob you of these vital resources while a power ventilation fan with a thermostat allows for optimal temperature setting.
Owning your own greenhouse or solar building can increase your gardening and growing pleasures...if the one you construct adheres to these basic requirements. Make the most of your greenhouse experience with a solar building that's not only functional but also attractive.
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