Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Five Types of Greenhouse Designs You Can Build In Your Backyard

 Building a greenhouse in your backyard can be a enjoyable and rewarding experience. There are many greenhouse designs to consider. Some of these designs are relatively simple while others are more complicated. Here is a list of these different greenhouse designs:
1. Hoop Greenhouse - the hoop greenhouse is one of the simpler greenhouse structures. Its frame is usually constructed with PVC pipes. The pipes are formed
into semi-circles. The ends of the pipe are fastened to some sort of frame that sits on the ground forming an elongated semi-circle. The
frame is covered with a transparent plastic sheet.
2. Lean-to Greenhouse - this structure is basically an A-frame structure cut in half along the ridge of the roof. It is fastened to side of another structure
for support. It has a small foot print an can be placed on a patio or sidewalk.
3. Cold Frame Greenhouse - This is a retangular structure with transparent lid. It is often placed along side another larger greenhouse.
4. Victorian Greenhouse - one of the more complicated greenhouse structures to build as it employes a gable style roof. One benefit of the victorian greenhouse is the ample headroom it provides for those walking inside the structure.
5. Dome Greenhouse - the dome greenhouse structure is great for those living in colder climates. The dome shape provides excellent air flow inside the structure. This makes for very efficient use any heat energy that builds up inside the structure as there is not obstructions to impede airflow. The frame is generally some form af geodesic dome.



Each of these greenhouse designs is unique and will require some sort of proven geenhouse plan to complete in a timely and cost effective manner. These greenhouse plans should also help with greenhouse ventilation and choosing proper greenhouse plants for your location. Please visit egreenhouseplans.info to learn more about greenhouse gardening and the various greenhouse designs you can build in your backyard.

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