How to Make the Most of Your Mini Greenhouse
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Mick Fox asked:
If you are thinking of owning a greenhouse but have a very small lot or a very limited budget – or both – then you’re still in luck. There are many options available to you when it comes to owning a mini greenhouse, many of which take up just a few square feet of space. Some are stand-alone units whereas others are lean-to greenhouses, meaning they are designed to be attached to the exterior wall of your home or garage.
Sometimes a mini greenhouse has room enough for benches and shelves but others are so small that they’re designed just to hold a few plants and not much else. You might not think that such a structure is worth investigating but really, with just a few simple tricks you can make the most of a mini greenhouse and may find that it’s exactly what you’re looking for.
For one thing you must realize that having a mini greenhouse means you’re going to need to be particular about what plants you keep in there. If you’re thinking of having all sorts of tropical plants and flowers of course this just won’t work. But if you’re looking to grow some vegetables for the family then you may be able to fit a tomato plant, a cucumber plant, and some lettuces just fine. When you’re selective about what you’re going to grow in your mini greenhouse then you’re making the most use of the space you have available.
Also, consider investing in some type of container in which to hold all your accessories and tools. Your gardening gloves, potting soil, trowels, watering can, and plant food can take up much more space than you imagine and you just won’t have room for everything in you mini greenhouse. Such a container doesn’t need to be fancy but just needs to protect your things from the elements. You can keep it right outside the entrance to your mini greenhouse so that everything is accessible but out of the way of your work.
Remember too that just because your mini greenhouse is small in size that it doesn’t need to be small in appearance. Consider dressing up the exterior of the structure to make it look like a planned part of your landscape. Try digging up some soil around it and filling the area with topsoil and some of your favorite plants or shrubbery. You may even be able to put in a plant stake so that you can put up a hanging basket right outside your mini greenhouse; this will make it look more inviting and welcoming.
Greenhouses are beautiful options for anyone that enjoys gardening all year round, and if you have limited space or are on a limited budget, consider a mini greenhouse. They may be small in size but not in function. They’re a great option for anyone serious about gardening or who just wants to grow some healthier vegetables for the entire family.
If you are thinking of owning a greenhouse but have a very small lot or a very limited budget – or both – then you’re still in luck. There are many options available to you when it comes to owning a mini greenhouse, many of which take up just a few square feet of space. Some are stand-alone units whereas others are lean-to greenhouses, meaning they are designed to be attached to the exterior wall of your home or garage.
Sometimes a mini greenhouse has room enough for benches and shelves but others are so small that they’re designed just to hold a few plants and not much else. You might not think that such a structure is worth investigating but really, with just a few simple tricks you can make the most of a mini greenhouse and may find that it’s exactly what you’re looking for.
For one thing you must realize that having a mini greenhouse means you’re going to need to be particular about what plants you keep in there. If you’re thinking of having all sorts of tropical plants and flowers of course this just won’t work. But if you’re looking to grow some vegetables for the family then you may be able to fit a tomato plant, a cucumber plant, and some lettuces just fine. When you’re selective about what you’re going to grow in your mini greenhouse then you’re making the most use of the space you have available.
Also, consider investing in some type of container in which to hold all your accessories and tools. Your gardening gloves, potting soil, trowels, watering can, and plant food can take up much more space than you imagine and you just won’t have room for everything in you mini greenhouse. Such a container doesn’t need to be fancy but just needs to protect your things from the elements. You can keep it right outside the entrance to your mini greenhouse so that everything is accessible but out of the way of your work.
Remember too that just because your mini greenhouse is small in size that it doesn’t need to be small in appearance. Consider dressing up the exterior of the structure to make it look like a planned part of your landscape. Try digging up some soil around it and filling the area with topsoil and some of your favorite plants or shrubbery. You may even be able to put in a plant stake so that you can put up a hanging basket right outside your mini greenhouse; this will make it look more inviting and welcoming.
Greenhouses are beautiful options for anyone that enjoys gardening all year round, and if you have limited space or are on a limited budget, consider a mini greenhouse. They may be small in size but not in function. They’re a great option for anyone serious about gardening or who just wants to grow some healthier vegetables for the entire family.
