| Building a greenhouse does not have to cost you the | | | | leveling. Keep in mind the orientation and availability of |
| moon! With a huge variety of material available to | | | | sunlight.o Poly films or polyethylene are inexpensive |
| suit every need and every pocket, you can build a | | | | choices for glazing. PVC framework will not hold up |
| cheap greenhouse that will fulfill your requirement just | | | | glass well, though it works perfectly for lighter glazing. |
| as well as an expensive setup would. | | | | Hold the PVC framework down with weights at the |
| Follow these tips to cut costs and build a cheap | | | | base if you are in a windy area.o If you have |
| greenhouse:o Use all available resources to gather | | | | managed to obtain glass for paneling, be sure to |
| information. Turn to the internet, library, local | | | | support it with a heavy framework of wood. If you |
| bookstore, friends, seasoned gardeners, garden | | | | are a die-hard glass glazing fan, look for discarded |
| accessories retailers and any other resource that you | | | | tempered glass sliding doors at recycle shops.o A |
| can think of. Draw comparisons and analyze options | | | | hoop house is the perfect temporary structure that |
| available.o A DIY kit, portable or hobby greenhouse | | | | would really fit into any budget. You can use PVC |
| would substantially save money. Limit the size of | | | | framework and then cover it over with ordinary clear |
| your greenhouse to small so that you can save up | | | | plastic sheets from your local hardware store.o It is |
| on heating, ventilation or cooling.o To build the | | | | easy to ventilate a hoop house in summers by simply |
| structure yourself, scout for secondhand or used | | | | opening up flaps as needed. Hoop houses are |
| lumber in your neighborhood. You might be pleasantly | | | | efficient at trapping heat and can generally be left |
| surprised to get much of the needed timber for free | | | | unheated. They are perfect for over-wintering |
| or at throwaway costs. Wood is an excellent choice | | | | plants.o For benches and shelving look for used |
| for the framing material as it is a non-conductor and | | | | treated timber benches or tiered plastic racks that |
| your greenhouse will lose less heat through the | | | | can tolerate water. |
| framework during winters. Also, wood is very easy | | | | A final secret to build a cheap greenhouse: some |
| to work with.o Go in for a lean-to greenhouse so | | | | greenhouse owners may be upgrading to bigger and |
| that a portion of your greenhouse comes ready | | | | permanent structures. So, keep an eye on the |
| made. Plus, proximity to the house would provide | | | | newspapers for ads for a discounted second hand |
| easy access to water and electric supply.o Look for | | | | hobby or portable greenhouse! You could end up with |
| a spot in your yard that does not need you to spend | | | | the bargain of your life! |
| substantial time, money and energy in clearing and | | | | |