Saving Money With Greenhouse Kits

| Monday, July 18, 2011
By Sharon Taylor


There are many benefits from this type of gardening, mainly having a controlled environment for gardening. This creates a warmer and more humid climate which plants love. Today, Greenhouse kits make it possible for every homeowner to have this advantage by offering an affordable product that can be easily assembled. They are much simpler than making an outdoor pond or building a deck.

When looking for a greenhouse kit, there are many factors to consider. You will want to determine how much space is available that you can dedicate to the project. Choose an area with somewhat level ground. After deciding how much space you have for the building, then you will be able to pick a size that suits your needs.

If you do not have enough yard space or do not desire to have a greenhouse in your yard, there are also kits available that can be used on a patio or any area that gets natural sunlight. Often referred to as a lean-to, these models make smart use of small space. They are perfect for the gardener who wishes to grow only a few plants, keep plants stored for winter, or jump start the spring growing season.

There are also planter boxes, and are often called cold-frames. Approximately four square feet in size, they can provide an excellent way to start seedlings early or to prepare plants for transplanting. These small versions of greenhouses can also be used for winter storage of more delicate plants that ordinarily would not survive the winter if left outside.

These kits use an advanced material for insulation and capturing light instead of glass. Called Polycarbonate Insulation, it in nearly indestructible and can withstand golf balls, baseballs, rocks, and even hail. This can save hundreds of dollars and much valuable time for replacing glass panes. The insulating polycarbonate pane provides forty percent more thermal insulation than traditional glass. It also lets in as much light as glass does.

A homeowner will save a great deal on constructing the building in comparison to commercial types. Because the framework is lighter but just as strong, it can be shipped with the rest of the materials and effortlessly erected by the consumer. This means no delivery trucks backing up onto the yard to unload and no damaged grass from heavy poles or frames.

Many kits contain window units that can allow for ventilation if needed. This is necessary in harsh summer months if the house becomes too hot and is an economic alternative to buying cooling fans. Many accessories are available to help keep a controlled climate all year round.

The cultivation of fruits, herbs, vegetables, flowers, and trees can be enhanced using a greenhouse. All foodstuffs can be grown organically and save a consumer a great deal. Organically grown produce is sold at a premium price and its health benefits are well known. The savings are evident by the ability to harvest fruit in winter or to grow a lemon tree in a colder climate.

In addition to the economic benefits of greenhouse kits, the personal enrichment that many get from gardening is enhanced greatly. Whether you are an avid gardener, or just wanting to reduce the family expenses on food, this purchase will never be regretted. The benefits from having a climate-controlled growing room for your plants will continue for many years long after the savings has paid for the initial outlay.




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