How to Save Money Building a Greenhouse
If
you are an avid gardener and are looking for a way to protect your plants
and flowers during the cooler fall and winter months, you may be considering
building a greenhouse in your backyard. While you can hire a local contractor
to build a greenhouse for you, it will come at a price tag that is sure
to be a few thousand dollars. If you would like the benefits of a greenhouse,
without the hefty price take consider building your own, with a few
basic tools, building materials, and a well-thought-out plan.
Step #1 Find The Ideal Location
The first step to building a greenhouse is to find the ideal location.
The ideal location is an area of your yard that receives a large amount
of daytime sunlight. If you do not have an area in your yard that has
an adequate amount of daytime sunlight (and won’t restrict your other
outdoor activities), then select area that has several hours of morning
sunlight.
Step #2 Determine The Size
Now that you have found the ideal location it is time to determine the
size of your greenhouse. When determining the size consider what type
of features you would like inside of your greenhouse, such as how many
rows of tables and benches, and gardening tools. Also consider how many
plants will need to inhabit your greenhouse. Keep in mind that once
you build a greenhouse, you may increase the number of plants and vegetables
you grow. Once you determine the proper size of your greenhouse, determine
whether you will be building an A-frame greenhouse, or a square or rectangular
greenhouse.
Step #3 Find Items To Recycle
When you have determined the location, the size, and the shape of your
greenhouse, you now need to focus on your budget. Before compiling the
list of supplies you need to begin building, see what items you already
have on hand that can be recycled. Building a greenhouse takes a variety
of basic supplies such as wood, windows, doors, PVC pipes, brick, large
stones, and plastic sheets. You also need tools such as a saw, hammer,
and the appropriate nails and wires. Before you compile your list check
to see if you have any of these items left over from past building projects.
Step #4 Create A Plan
Once you have found the recycled materials, tools, and supplies you
can use it is time to create a plan, and determine what additional supplies
you need to purchase. When building a greenhouse it is important to
determine a specific design, prior to beginning your project. The more
complicated your design, the longer your project may take to complete.
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