When choosing a new greenhouse location, there are a number of important factors to consider before construction begins. Not only the rearing goals for later use play an important role, the entire environment of the building and its later appearance must also be right.

A greenhouse should get enough sun

The most elementary question when planning construction is that garden owners first select the most suitable greenhouse location, that fits the size of the property and optimal growth conditions for later planting. It is well known that vegetables, exotic plants, palm trees and all young plants particularly like a warm environment and plenty of sunlight, and this is the principle for all further organizational considerations.

Questions over questions - and dear money?

Only which place in the garden is suitable for this, because the plant house should be easily accessible and yet be integrated harmoniously into the terrain structure. It is not uncommon for such a decision to be made in favor of a lean-to greenhouse due to a lack of space additionally as a conservatory can use. The building shouldn't be infinitely expensive either, but at least as big as possible, and if it's cheaper in the end, could you build it yourself?

How much of what do I actually want to grow?

If you are only concerned with raising young plants in spring, there is probably enough space outdoors for a covered cold frame. The form of increase would be a foil tent at a manageable price, which can be easily dismantled later and by next spring. The planning for the greenhouse location goes in a completely different direction if it is to be used all year round, for example for growing vegetables or cultivating exotic fruits and orchids.

When everything is clear so far…

and it is purely speculative to be a square plant house for growing vegetables that can be used all year round and is equipped with heating and ventilation, you can now start looking for a building site on the property. The planned dimensions will be best marked out with pegs on site, so that an overview of the actually expected dimension of the structure results. In order to determine the most favorable greenhouse location, the following should be considered:

  • Is there enough sunlight all year round?
  • Is the environment free of disturbing, dense vegetation?
  • Is the length of the supply routes as short as possible?
  • Is the greenhouse later easily accessible from all sides for cleaning and maintenance work?
  • Is the entrance opposite to the weather side?
  • Is the house possibly too close to the property line to the neighbor?

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A greenhouse should be avoided as far as possible if the terrain is particularly sloping, as the slope could cause problems with rainwater penetrating.

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