Selecting a Greenhouse

The Excitement of Owning a Greenhouse

There are many reasons that people dream of owning a greenhouse; starting flowers and vegetables from seed, over-wintering your favourite plants, protecting your delicate tropical plants, having fresh fruits and vegetables year-round or just for a place to relax and enjoy an environment that you have created.

Your greenhouse can meet all of these needs plus give you the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from growing plants or adding to the beauty of your garden and landscape. A greenhouse lets you create an environment you control for optimal lighting and humidity levels which allows you to store bulbs and plants for the winter and makes a great place to propagate new plants.

First you'll need to decide which greenhouse will best suit your needs. At Hobbyg we have four different categories: Starter series, hobby series, semi professional series and professional series. Let this information be a guide to help you find the right greenhouse to meet all of your growing needs.

What to Look for When Buying a Greenhouse

Framing

Greenhouse gardening has become so popular that the same materials a professional nursery would use are now available for the home greenhouse. Aluminium framing is the most popular greenhouse choice because it is maintenance free, lightweight, easy to work with and it withstands high winds and snowfalls. Aluminium framed greenhouses from Juliana are available in the traditional mill finish.

Glazing Material

The best glazing material available is polycarbonate and it has numerous advantages. Available in 4, 6 and 10mm thickness, polycarbonate used in a Juliana greenhouse is a twin wall construction with air channels which creates the same insulating effect as a thermo window, without the high cost and maintenance of glass. The insulation promotes a more even temperature in the greenhouse which provides better growing conditions for the plants. Our polycarbonate also has a UV coating to prevent wear and is virtually unbreakable – even against balls, rocks and hail.

Anchoring The Greenhouse

Foundation

All greenhouses must be attached to a base or foundation. A galvanized steel base is included with all our greenhouse models. Another option is to use standard 150mm x 150mm landscape timbers as an additional foundation, which you also need to anchor. Loose gravel, wood chips, brick or the bare ground are all nice flooring options for your greenhouse.