Greenhouse Designs: Tips on choosing the Best Design for Your Garden

There are many factors to consider when choosing a greenhouse, but the most important of all is the design. This is because the type of design that a gardener chooses is based on his preference regarding the kind of cultivation he wants to achieve.

Choosing a Greenhouse Design

Choosing a specific greenhouse design should be patterned according to the size of the backyard or the personal fondness of the gardener. Hence, it is wise to familiarize yourself with different types of greenhouse designs before deciding on a particular structure.

The type of greenhouse designs are classified into two: (1) freestanding and (2) attached.

Freestanding Structures

When a greenhouse is said to be freestanding, this means that it can stand alone. This type of greenhouse design can be situated in place apart from the house. This particular type of greenhouse design can be placed in an area where it can get the most amount of direct sunlight.

Since it is separated, it is important to take note of the lighting, electrical, and water supply to be installed within the greenhouse.

Here are some of the available greenhouse designs for the freestanding classification:

Juliana greenhouse
This particular greenhouse design works best for those who have inadequate or restricted space. One of the best things about this design is that it does not have any silicone or clips. Hence, it creates an impression of a fresh design appearance. Juliana greenhouses are designed to withstand the extreme weather conditions. They are constructed with engineered aluminum and twin wall polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is the most advanced insulating panel ever developed for use in greenhouses. Its double-walled structure gives it greater strength (virtually unbreakable against baseballs, rocks, and hail) and superior insulating values with the air space built into the product. Twin wall polycarbonate also provides your greenhouse with an even diffused light which is optimal for growing plants.

Juliana greenhouses include ventilation windows in the top of the structure which eliminates the need for powered exhaust fans in most areas. The most effective way to vent your greenhouse is by letting hot air naturally rise out of the top.

Hideaway design
From its name, this design has a vast space that can be a nice hideout if you wanted to be alone and get away from the stress of every day living. With its roomy area, this particular greenhouse design is usually made of an 8mm see-through polycarbonate, which has an ultra-violet coating “co-extruded” into the pane. This kind of material tends to give off almost 82% “soft dispersed light,” which can trigger a greener structure of the plants.

Attached Greenhouses

As the name implies, attached greenhouses are miniature greenhouses that are fastened to any part of the house. This means that it has its support coming from that portion of the house where it is attached.

Following are examples of attached greenhouses:

Since it has only one gable end that is attached to a structure, it provides more space for the plants, thereby, generating more circulation within the area. Because of its space, it can even provide accommodation for two to three benches.

Window-mounted
This particular greenhouse design is fastened in a window, usually either on the east or the south side of the house. This design is specially made for people who wish to grow a garden of their own but cannot afford to buy a huge greenhouse or do not have the space suited for a big gardening venue.

There are a wide selection of greenhouse styles and sizes offered. If greenhouse costs limit your greenhouse size, keep in mind that greenhouse extensions can be added at a later date and as your budget permits. Most greenhouse owners complain of a limited space when they built their greenhouse on a budget. So whatever design you choose, remember to get the largest that your money can buy.