9 Steps How to Build a DIY
Greenhouse
Why build a greenhouse?
Let's face it you most likely have dreamed about owning a
greenhouse, at least once in your life. They are fun,
extremely relaxing, healthy, and have many other benefits.
Well, the time to
turn those thoughts
into reality is now. The fact is our environment is in
trouble, everyone knows it. It needs people like you to
help give back the gift of life.
You may not have ever thought about building your own
greenhouse, most likely because you thought it would be
extremely difficult. Well, I am here to tell you that it is
easier than you think. Building a greenhouse from scratch
is not rocket science, it is actually very simple and is
something to be proud of. I have compiled this list of 9
simple and key steps to take when building your own
greenhouse. Don't worry or think you can't do this, because
you can! With that said, lets get into it.
The 9 Steps:
Use Salvaged Materials In Greenhouse
Construction
Step #1 Think about using salvaged materials if you want to
build a large greenhouse - this will keep costs lower, so
more resources can go into heating and irrigation
systems.
Greenhouse Temperature and Shade
Step #2. Take your climate into account. If you live in a
temperate or cold region, then you'll want to build an
insulated greenhouse. If you live in a warmer climate, then
you'll want to have shade control as well - and in a desert
region, you'll need both!
Ventilation Greenhouse Plans
Step #3. Be sure to plan for adequate ventilation and air
circulation as well as heat and humidity control. Think
about the plants you plan to grow in your greenhouse and
design a climate accordingly. Greenhouse ventilation is
easy to do and something that is truly necessary, or your
plants may suffer.
Choosing Greenhouse Location
Step #4. Build your greenhouse is a spot where it will
receive plenty of sunlight. You'll want to give your
greenhouse eastern and western exposure, especially if you
plan to grow vegetables and fruits. This will provide ample
sunlight to ensure fruiting in these plants. Semi-shaded
areas won't hurt anything, if that is your only option.
Greenhouse Construction Materials
Step #5. Decide on a siding for your greenhouse. The best
materials are glass (which can be expensive) or fiberglass.
Both of these materials offer greater durability, since
they do not break down as quickly as plastic siding. These
materials will also make for a warmer, more humid
greenhouse. You could also pick out greenhouse
polycarbonate panels, which are shatter proof and nearly
impossible to break. They are extremely safe and can
withstand some pretty strong winds.
Picking Your Greenhouse Base
Step #6. Choose your foundation. You can use concrete,
which offers a stable foundation. You can also go for a
simpler foundation using salvaged materials such as
railroad ties. Your foundation will affect the cost of your
greenhouse, so keep your budget in mind when deciding on
this.
Additional Greenhouse Heating And Greenhouse
Irrigation
Step #7. If there's room in your budget, add elements which
will make your greenhouse more convenient and comfortable
for you as a gardener. Heating and irrigation systems are a
great addition and are in fact essential in some climates.
Adding benches so you can relax and enjoy your greenhouse
is also a great idea - you can even have a garden party in
the dead of winter!
Using Greenhouse Pest Control
Step #8. Use organic pest control methods such as
introducing natural predators which can keep the population
of problematic insects down. Also, quarantining a plant
which is infested with pests can control the spread of
damage from these pests.
Plan Greenhouse Construction Space For
Storage
Step #9. Be sure to plan some space for storage. You'll
want somewhere to keep your tools, fertilizer and potting
soil. Consider placing a tool rack and a bin to keep soil
and fertilizer near your potting bench for convenience. You
could also use buckets or specially designed tool holders
to keep your equipment handy for when you're puttering
around the greenhouse. Small greenhouse grow racks work
awesome in situations where people are tight on space, I
highly recommend looking into those.
Why a do it yourself
greenhouse?
There are so many reasons but it is cheaper than buying
one, environmentally friendly, relaxing, and really it is
something you can take pride in. Wouldn't you like to brag
to your neighbors about your awesome hand build greenhouse?
Also will be jealous of your garden in no time, its a
fact!
Why should you follow these 9
steps?
These steps are the 9 most important and biggest problems
people face when a building DIY greenhouse. Not taking
these steps into account could very turn into a huge
inconvenience. All you have to do is stick to these
guidelines and you will be GROW ing wild in no time!