Building Your Own Do It Yourself Green House Garden Kit

Greenhouse gardening is fun and an exciting way to keep eating fresh food all year long. You may want to run out and buy the first greenhouse you see, but this is not a wise idea. There are things you need to consider before putting in your new garden home, but luckily there are many tips to help you get started.

Starting Plans to Build the Greenhouse Structure:

First of all, putting in a greenhouse takes some planning. One of the things you need to think about is where you are going to put it. You will want to set it up where it will get the most sun, with the long side facing south. Then you have to consider how you are going to heat it in the winter time. There are many different heating options to choose from, but picking the right one is kind of tricky. If you want to use electric heating, then you should put your unit close to your home, in order to keep the electrical lines as short as possible. There are some advantages to electricity, but there are also some disadvantages as well. You don't have to have ventilation for electric heat, but in the event of a power outage, your plants may die. Propane, and natural gas are good alternatives, but both of these need adequate ventilation.

Building Greenhouse Construction Materials

Then there are the materials you need to consider in the construction. There are many different ways you can build your hobby greenhouse kit, with many options for building materials. There are wood frames, glass or plastic window panels, and an assortment of sidings to choose from. You have to balance your budget with durability. Any kind of wood construction needs to be treated, in order to withstand weather and insects. Plexiglass is often used for the window panels, and this is a good balance between glass, and just using some PVC plastic.

Greenhouse Foundations:

The foundation is also important. You can lay down a concrete slab to protect the interior, but you will need to texture the floor because concrete can get slick if wet and you also need to put in a proper drain. You can use standard ground flooring, but you should till the soil first, remove any rocks and weeds, and then lay down some pallets for a barrier.

REMEMBER Size Matters!

Next to think about is the size of your DIY Greenhouse. While a small one is going to be the cheapest, you have to consider that once you get started, and like growing fresh vegetables all through the year, you are going to want something bigger, and then you may have to either put an addition on, or start over. Instead of doing this, buy or build one that is as large as you can afford, it will save you time and money in the long run.

You can easily find many different kinds of DIY plans and kits online, but you need to choose the right one. Any of these should not only have step-by-step instructions, but also include a complete list of all the materials you will need, as well as the tools to get the job finished right. Don't always try to go with the cheapest kit, many will be incomplete and you don't want that.