Greenhouse Tips
Planning for your new greenhouse should be a fun and rewarding experience. Our employees have installed hundreds of custom greenhouses all across the country, and we are happy to share our expertise and recommendations with you.
The tips below address many of the most common questions we get, but we encourage you to contact us via phone or email to discuss your plans in more detail and to receive our free brochures and planning guides.
TIP #1 - Choosing an Attached or Freestanding Greenhouse and N,S,E,W Orientation
TIP #2 - Greenhouse Glazing Options – Glass or Polycarbonate
TIP #3 - The Importance of Good Ventilation in a Greenhouse
TIP #4 - Keeping Your Greenhouse Cool in Summer
TIP #5 - Greenhouse Shade Cloth Options
TIP #6 - Foundation Requirements for Greenhouses
TIP #7 - Grow All Year Round with Affordable Heating Options
TIP #8 - Sizing Heating and Cooling Equipment for a Greenhouse
TIP #9 - Greenhouse Lighting Options
TIP #10 - Greenhouse Construction: Planning for Snow Loads and Wind Loads
TIP #11 - Does My Greenhouse Need a Permit?
TIP #12 - Sizing Your Greenhouse for Optimum Utilization of Space
TIP #13 - Organic Gardening in the Greenhouse
TIP #14 - Hydroponic Systems in the Greenhouse
TIP #15 - Hydroponic Nutrients - The Essential Elements
TIP #16 - Sanitizing the Greenhouse and Overwintering Plants
Tip #17 - Vertical Gardening In a Greenhouse
Tip #18 - Starting Seeds in a Greenhouse
Tip #19 - Hardening Off Your Seedlings
Tip #20 - Preventing Pest Infestations in a Greenhouse
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