| Greenhouses can be built from all kinds of materials. | | | | You've got a few options here, including: |
| Some of the more common ones are PVC, metal, | | | | - The tall, refrigerator-like greenhouse, complete with |
| and wood. By far the easiest to work with, and | | | | growing racks. |
| most attractive, is wood. There are also multiple | | | | - The small, portable "hot bed" style greenhouse. |
| styles of greenhouses to choose from. This article | | | | - The lean-to greenhouse, which can be built against |
| outlines these styles, as well as the best wood frame | | | | your house, shed, or fence. |
| greenhouse plans available. | | | | - The large, arch-shaped greenhouse that is |
| The Best Type Of Wood | | | | surprisingly cheap to build. |
| First of all, there is quite a selection of woods | | | | - The premium, Victorian-style greenhouse, which is |
| available to you. Treated pine is by far the cheapest | | | | as amazing as it sounds! |
| and most common. Unlike other non-treated species, | | | | As you can see, you really need to put a lot of |
| it is water resistant, and won't rot. However, for a | | | | thought into the size, and style of your greenhouse. |
| more upmarket look you could go for something like | | | | Don't be scared though, all can be built cheaply, and |
| cedar. This species is naturally water proof, and | | | | you don't require too much woodworking experience, |
| simply won't rot. This eliminates the need for | | | | if at all. |
| chemically treated lumber. You'll need to use this kind | | | | Getting Cheap Lumber |
| of wood if you're looking to grow organic produce. | | | | We all like inexpensive things. Lumber can usually be |
| Small, Mid-sized, Or Large? | | | | obtained free, or very cheap from neighbors, friends, |
| It's obvious that not all growers require a massive | | | | and/or family. Most of us have a crazy uncle with a |
| greenhouse. Naturally, there are many sizes in which | | | | big scrap heap in his backyard. Look for things like old |
| wood frame greenhouse plans come. Why build a | | | | furniture. Also, if you decide to build one of the larger |
| huge walk-in construction when you really only need | | | | greenhouse designs, you may qualify for a discount |
| a small, cage-like greenhouse? | | | | from your local lumber yard. |