If you have decided that you want to have a home greenhouse you are among a growing number of people in America. You may have even seen
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one or more in your own neighborhood. For many having a greenhouse is the way to prolong the growing season, start plants early or provide storage for outdoor plants such as ferns during the cold months. Visiting a few greenhouses to get construction information would be a good place to start.
On these visits ask questions regarding location, ventilation, sun exposure, humidity requirements, construction materials best for your area and other concerns you may have. After you have gathered information you then need to decide if you want a greenhouse that is portable or one that is permanent.
For the first greenhouse a portable one may be a good choice. This will allow you to find the best location for the structure. A portable greenhouse is easily moved so you can position it in different locations during the year to take advantage of strong sunlight. If placed near the house water and electricity can be easily accessed. A portable greenhouse requires less space, is economical, some are only a few hundred dollars, and easy to assemble and take down-usually no expensive tools are needed for the job. Some portables are even small enough to fit on a deck or porch.
A permanent greenhouse will usually be built on a foundation. It is built to endure mild to extreme weather conditions and can be used and enjoyed all year. Before installing a permanent greenhouse the movement of the sun and existing trees need to be considered. The greenhouse will last a number or years and what may be small trees will grow during that time. Permanent greenhouses are more expensive than portables, but there are reasonably priced kits available that do-it-yourselfers can use. For the serious gardener, a permanent fixture would probably be more satisfactory than a portable one.
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