Flynn Matthews 
You’re in exactly the right place if building a greenhouse is something you happen to be considering and has been on your mind lately. Almost every gardener dreams of having their very own greenhouse. It’s like basically taking your gardening skills to the next level. Having a greenhouse means you can extend growing seasons as well as have the option of cultivating exotic and delicate plants all year round. Building and/or designing a greenhouse often seems a daunting task for most but can actually be fun doing with a little guidance, insight and work. Below are a few things you should consider before starting this building project.
1. Location
If optimal growing conditions are what you’re looking for, the most ideal orientation choice for your greenhouse is southeast or south. Having sunlight all day is good and getting sunlight early in the morning can help jump-start the photosynthesis process which then continues throughout the whole day. If it isn’t possible to have a southern orientation, then your next best option would be an east side orientation. End walls should ideally face in the East-West direction so that the sunrise to sunset timing is dictated by the sun itself.
2. Budget
After you’ve determined how you’re going to utilize your space, the next step after that should be to know how much you’re willing to pay to make the project happen. How much are you willing to part with for your greenhouse. Even though it may not be from Greenhouse Stores, you need to get one that fits your budget. If all you need is a small area to start your seedling process, then your cost requirements might not be that high. That won’t be the case if you want some extra space where you and your guests can lounge in.
3. Functionality
How are you planning to use your greenhouse? You have to know why you want to build a greenhouse. Do you want the space to cultivate perhaps a more exotic and/or eclectic plant collection, or do you want it primarily to start and propagate your seedling procedure? Will the greenhouse strictly be used for your own personal planting/plotting or could that space, double up as a functioning informal entertainment area/section for your friends and family to enjoy your collection? These are some of the questions that’ll help with determining its functionality.
4. Structure Style
Modern or classic, steel or wood. The options available are endless and only your dreams limit them. This is an area where advice from a professional would be particularly helpful. Experts will enlighten you on potential complications the likes of native insects, condensation, moisture and so on and so forth. These are usually some things you might not be able to fully determine on your own.
Now you know what are some of the things you need to be thinking about before you dive into your greenhouse building project. However, these are only just but a few of the potential considerations. There’s so much more that goes into erecting a greenhouse. Hopefully, this article has been a good starting point for you.
