Author: Ximena Sejas

While that should go without saying, think about the greenhouse gardeners who weren’t required to have a foundation. They will set their greenhouse down and just try to garden with the soil that’s already there. Many of these gardeners will start seeing issues after some time. Maybe they won’t see damage to the structure, but they are suddenly overwhelmed with pests and diseases that come from their soil. This problem adds to their work, as they will have to clear their greenhouse and work on their soil. Sometimes they take a couple of growing seasons before they realize they need…

You still need to give your seedlings proper care before and after they’ve sprouted. The first need you should think of is watering. You want to make sure the soil doesn’t dry out, but you never want to make the soil soggy. This is when you will keep using your spray bottle to keep the soil moist. Once you see sprouting, you can scale back on watering. At this point, you will water when you see the soil dry out slightly. This can be tricky, but you should water once or twice in the winter and up to three times…

A greenhouse is supposed to be an environment where plant growth is maximized, which can’t be done through temperature control, lighting, and watering alone. You should give your plants the nutrients they need, as well. Experienced gardeners have learned the exact nutrients for each stage of plant growth. They also know when to pick up on signs of nutrient deficiency. You might not be there yet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t start with the basics of giving your plants nutrients. What Nutrients Are Needed Knowing what nutrients your plants need will help you pay more attention to your…

When you set up your greenhouse, you want something that is going to be structurally sound. This article is going to focus on those important components that will give your greenhouse the stability it needs. Whether you choose to go for a DIY or a manufactured greenhouse, they will need a solid foundation. You might also want a floor in your greenhouse. YOUR GREENHOUSE’S FOUNDATION While you have thought mostly about the greenhouse itself, that only takes care of framing and glazing. You should always remember how important it is to have a great foundation. As mentioned, your building, zoning,…

Typically, your raised bed is going to be made of metal or wood. Wooden beds are more aesthetically pleasing, and they will last around 10 to 15 years. Metal beds are going to be more durable, which means you’d have a metal bed for 20 to 25 years. There is not much of a price difference between the two, as there will be cheaper options and more expensive ones. Your choice is going to be based on how it looks in your greenhouse. If you like the traditional or rustic look, you would go for wood. Metal is going to…

You should never feel bad about buying nursery plants. Sometimes it just makes sense to buy them, especially if you are unfamiliar with that particular plant. However, growing your own does have a slight advantage. You can have more variety in your garden, and when you seed your plants yourself, you get a jump on the growing season. But when you reach this point, you may still be overwhelmed by all the other work you have done to get this greenhouse ready. It’s a new environment, and you want to make sure that everything is done the best you can.…

You are in control of this environment, so if you are in an extremely hot region, you just need to cool things down. Shade cloths will help, and you will ventilate your greenhouse during the hottest parts of the day. During the warmest months, you can grow anything, but you have to think about using your space to its maximum efficiency. It’s better to think about the plants that can take the heat, which will be the ones that are being planted during the spring. So what are you going to aim for? Your options are: Summer Growing Tips GROWING…

This article is going to kick off the most important part of your greenhouse garden-the garden itself. This is another step where you don’t want to just plant seeds or buy plants and hope for the best. You’ve to put the effort into building your greenhouse and making sure it has all the amenities that fit your needs to make sure that your plants can thrive. So before you actually plant, propagate, or buy your plants, you first want to establish the necessities like soil, nutrition, bench systems, and various ways to grow plants. BENCH SYSTEMS AND SHELVES Having systems…

The most crucial aspect of planning for a greenhouse is going to come in terms of costs. The true cost of a greenhouse is going to look staggering, but that’s why it’s always important to shop around. Making economically sound decisions will help keep some of these costs down. Overall building cost is going to be hard to pinpoint because of all the variations in size and whether you choose to go DIY, prefabricated, or a hobby kit. However, we can break down the factors that may raise or lower your costs. Greenhouse prices will vary based on a few…

While you may already have a few ideas in mind about your greenhouse, now is the time to get into the planning phase. All the considerations need to be made to select your greenhouse, making sure you have zoning and building permits and sizing your greenhouse just right to fit your requirements. HOW TO CHOOSE A GREENHOUSE It can feel intimidating to choose a design to build on your own or to buy a greenhouse kit. You want to have a structure that is going to serve purpose and give you a lush garden, so these are the things you…