You are a gardening enthusiast, and you want to build a greenhouse, but you don’t know what size will meet your needs? No need to worry! This article will help you know the different criteria to consider for its realization.

What is a greenhouse, first of all?

Generally, a garden greenhouse is a small house made of glass or plastic, which allows for capturing the sun’s UV rays. The glass is supported by a metal structure that deserves the care of metalwork professionals. It allows you to grow sensitive plants that need a warmer climate than your region, thanks to the heat produced.

Building a greenhouse will allow you to protect your crop from bad weather. In addition, it also will enable you to stabilize temperatures, which is very practical for protecting your vegetable garden in winter. It also allows you to grow fruits and vegetables for a vegetable garden.

Criteria to take into account when choosing its size

According to the size of your garden

The first criterion to take into account will be the space available in your garden because the size of your greenhouse will depend on the space you have. The minimum recommended size for the installation of a greenhouse is 6m², and once you have determined the size of your garden, you will have to define the space you wish to allocate to your future greenhouse.

Note that it should not be placed near large trees or on a slope. Consider using a rope or string to mark its future location. You also need to keep a space that will allow you to move easily between the plantings.

Depending on your budget

Once you have chosen its size and location, you will need to determine the price because you can revise your project up or down, depending on your budget. So, don’t hesitate to consult several professionals to compare its construction rates.

Depending on the use you want to make of it

You also need to have a concrete idea of what you want to do with it; if it is for a winter greenhouse, make a vegetable garden, do market gardening, or plant some plants. Determine the number of plants you want to put and think about the space you will put between each plant.

What are the different types of garden greenhouses?

There are several types of garden greenhouses:

• The growing: available in classic, square, or rectangular shapes. It is composed of an aluminum structure and a glass or polycarbonate cladding, covered by a roof with one or two slopes.
• The tunnel: it is a type of structure that is intended for the production of seedlings, fruits, and vegetables as well as for soil cultivation or market gardening. It has a rounded shape, hence its name. It is very easy to assemble. However, it is not very wind resistant.
• The lean-to: is also called a wall greenhouse. It is supported by a wall, which saves space. It is important to know that the lean-to-wall favors good insulation, reducing heat loss. However, it significantly reduces the amount of light.

With this information, you can move on to the various construction works of your garden greenhouse. For the construction of the metal structure of your greenhouse, call on an expert in metalwork.

They can be a great addition to your garden, especially if you want to try growing your own vegetables. It can also be a place where you relax and destress while gardening, it is a win-win situation if you ask us. Sound off in the comments section below and tell us what you want to read next and if you want to read more about greenhouses.