You might be wondering where to position a greenhouse. Ideally, position a greenhouse where it will capture maximum sunlight but at the same time will be sheltered from strong winds.
If your greenhouse is in an exposed position consider where hedges or fences are which could offer some shelter to your greenhouse - if you haven't got a hedge or fence to shelter the greenhouse from strong winds you would be advised to create one.
Try to avoid positioning a greenhouse near trees as these not only cause shadows within the greenhouse, but they will also shed leaves onto the greenhouse so more cleaning will be required. And in the worse case, if a tree were to fall it could devastate the greenhouse.
Best Position For A Greenhouse - Consider whether you should position your greenhouse near your home or not.
Position a greenhouse close to a home and it should be easier to access power for lighting, propagating and heating. If you want to have electricity installed to your greenhouse it's best to plan this before the base is laid so it can be done at the same time. This also applies if you want water to your greenhouse.
Best Position For A Greenhouse - Select a space in your garden where there will be space to walk around your greenhouse when it's in position - this not only makes it easier when you're erecting the greenhouse, it also makes maintenance and cleaning easier.
It is also important to check that the ground your greenhouse will be standing on is free draining - this is even more important when you intend to grow direct in the ground in your greenhouse.
If your greenhouse is to go onto hard standing you still need to ensure free drainage of water. Flag stones are naturally free draining as water can escape through the gaps between the slabs.
If you are making a solid concrete plinth with a membrane for your greenhouse then it won't be free draining and you may find that puddles form on the floor when water gets into the greenhouse - remember no greenhouse is 100% waterproof!
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