Top 10 Tips For When Buying a Greenhouse

Tip One
Have a budget in mind in advance. Greenhouses can range in price heavily from a few hundred pounds to several thousand. By determining your available budget early on, you can more easily narrow down your options, set your expectations on a maximum size, and avoid overspending.

Tip Two
Location, location location! Next up is to consider the location of where your new greenhouse will be sited in the garden. This also includes the orientation (which way will it be facing).
It's always better to choose a location that gets plenty of sunlight, but also consider factors such as wind, shade, and drainage. Siting the greenhouse to face south will typically provide the most sunlight, but ideally you should have natural wind blocks nearby (although not close enough to touch) such as a fence, perimeter wall, hedges or tall bushes. Just don't put your greenhouse underneath a tree, as falling branches may damage it.

Tip Three
Choose the right size - for both the space you have available and for the amount of growing you plan on doing inside of it. Measure the area where you plan to place your greenhouse and make sure to choose a size that will fit comfortably in the space. Consider the amount of plants that you plan to grow and how much space they will need. Most greenhouses are sized in feet, and one bag of compost laying on the ground is around 3 feet. This may help you to better visually depict how long you would like your greenhouse in order to accommodate a certain amount of compost bags on the ground (if you plan on growing in compost bags inside your greenhouse that is).

Tip Four
Consider the main material for your new greenhouse. There are three main materials for the frame of the greenhouse, including aluminum which is the most popular, timber which is more traditional but more expensive, or plastic, which is usually cheaper but a lot less sturdy vs aluminium and wood. Each material has its own pros and cons, so consider factors such as durability, maintenance, and cost when making your decision.

Tip Five
Look out for inclusive features that you would like. Different greenhouse ranges and brands come with different features, such as ventilation, shading systems, and heating options. Consider which features are most important to you and look for a greenhouse range that has them. Some brands or ranges come with certain features included, whilst others may charge extra to include something.
Ideally, if applicable to the model you're looking at, you'll want it to come with a base plinth, and one or more roof vents as these will make installing the greenhouse at home a lot easier, whilst offering good ventilation.