Aug 19 2008
Secret of a Successful Greenhouse
Whether you are planning on building your own greenhouse, or you are thinking about buying one, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration before you start swiping your debit card.
Where should it go?
Location, location, location! It’s not something that only Hollywood directors (or those making fun of them) spout. Any avid gardener who owns a greenhouse will tell you that unless you start with the perfect location, your greenhouse is going to be a dud. After all the time you will spend in building it, setting it up and planting, that is the last thing that you want.
Sunlight is a must for a greenhouse but it doesn’t have to be a full day of sunlight. One of the suggested locations for a greenhouse is somewhere in your yard that is the furthest East. The main goal is to provide your greenhouse with as much sun as possible and the best sun for optimal growth is the morning sun. After the morning, it is fine to have shade on the greenhouse and there shouldn’t be any problems with the overall health of your greenhouse.
Another factor into having a successful greenhouse is to place it in an area that has excellent drainage. The best way to ensure that you have adequate drainage is to build the greenhouse slightly higher than the ground. This will ensure that your greenhouse won’t flood and excess water will drain away.
Lastly, a successful greenhouse is one that is accessible. If it is difficult to get into or if there is no way to run electricity out to it, then chances are, your love of greenhouse growing will quickly evaporate. Take into consideration what you want to do in the greenhouse and provide places to work that are both inside and beside the actual greenhouse.
Sirena Van Schaik
Related posts:
- A Guide to Greenhouse Gardening
- Plants For Your Greenhouse
- Your Greenhouse Foundation
- Crops for Winter Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening
- Planning Your Greenhouse
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