7 unique greenhouse concepts you can build yourself

Added on 11 July 2021

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7 unique greenhouse concepts you can build yourself

Want to extend the growing season of your garden or grow delicate plants from seedlings? Most avid gardeners will tell you that a greenhouse is the best route to reaching these horticulture dreams. While you can hire a contractor to build your greenhouse, but that can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

With a bit of research and a weekend's worth of work, you can create a DIY greenhouse that suits your specific needs, space, and budget and it's so much easier than you think!

Before beginning a full-fledged DIY greenhouse build, a little planning is in order:

§ Place your greenhouse running lengthwise, from east to west, to maximize the amount of daylight it receives. Ensure your greenhouse will enjoy at least six hours of sunlight in the winter.

§ Planning on running electricity through your greenhouse? Be sure to position it close to the power source on your property.

§ Add a thermometer to the interior of your greenhouse. The minimum inside temp of your greenhouse in the winter should be between 45-60 degrees F to maintain active growing. A sunny winter day will quickly heat up the greenhouse's interior, so be sure to open vents to let in cool air and keep the temperature consistent.

DIY greenhouse ideas

A DIY greenhouse made from old windows

There's a plethora of how-to videos and step-by-step guides on creating a DIY greenhouse with old windows. Some are elaborate plans for walk-in designs, and others create tiny greenhouses with lift-up roofs for access to the plants. Whichever one you choose, these repurposed window designs add both style and function to your yard.

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