| Constructing your own backyard greenhouse is | | | | - The hot bed design. This one is a lot smaller |
| quite a simple job, especially with the right DIY | | | | than the hoop design, and is made almost |
| greenhouse plans. As with all projects of this type, | | | | exclusively from wood. It's shaped like a double |
| there are many different ways you can go about | | | | bed, and provides easy access to your plants via |
| building. This article provides you with step-by-step | | | | 2 hinged doors. |
| instructions for the pre-construction/planning | | | | - The grow rack greenhouse. Again, mostly made |
| phase of this extremely practical project. | | | | from wood. This style stands up tall, much like a |
| Step 1 - Where To Find Plans | | | | cupboard. Inside are a series of shelves/racks on |
| You'll be able to find construction schematics in | | | | which to place an assortment of plants. |
| your local bookstore or library. Some hardware | | | | - For those of you wishing to save on materials, |
| stores also have a book section. Alternative, you | | | | the lean-to greenhouse is the best option. It's like |
| can use the internet to download plans in PDF | | | | you're attaching a mid-sized greenhouse to the |
| format. | | | | side of your house or backyard fence. |
| Step 2 - Choosing A Size And Style Of | | | | Step 3 - Cheap And/Or Free Construction |
| Greenhouse | | | | Materials |
| When most people think of the word | | | | DIY greenhouse plans provide you with a |
| "greenhouse", they will usually think of a large, | | | | comprehensive materials list. If you're not fussy |
| Victorian-style shed covered with glass panels. | | | | about costs then you can pick up all the materials |
| Whilst you can definitely build this type of | | | | from your local lumber yard and hardware store. |
| greenhouse, it's just not practical for most people. | | | | However, there are a couple of ways in which to |
| A few of the more common greenhouse styles | | | | reduce costs. |
| include: | | | | 1) Ask neighbors, friends, and family about any |
| - The hoop/arching greenhouse made from | | | | "junk" they may be able to give you. |
| lumber and PVC piping. This one is quite a large | | | | 2) Old furniture often has some very useful |
| design, and is very inexpensive to build. Good for | | | | plywood panels that you can use. |
| people who want to grow a large number of | | | | 3) Ask the store about bulk discounts and |
| plants. | | | | specials. |