How to budget for your greenhouse

When you are starting your first greenhouse, you are probably wondering what kind of budget you need to be able to give it a real go. As a rule, there are generally some considerations to be taken before you will take action in your greenhouse project.

1. Size
The price of a greenhouse is determined by many different factors, but the most obvious one is the size of a greenhouse. Are you a beginner greenhouse enthusiast or an experienced gardener? Do you have a big yard or do you need to fit your greenhouse on a balcony or patio? Think twice about the right greenhouse size for your needs and take a look at the many options in the current market so as to make a rational decision at last. However, if you’re just looking to grow some herbs and spices, you might only need a mini or portable greenhouse.

2. Material
A second factor that influences your greenhouse budget is the material it’s made of. The three most common materials are glass, polycarbonate and plastic foil (for tunnel greenhouses). Glass greenhouses generally have more building costs than plastic greenhouses in applications. Tunnel greenhouses are usually very cheap but will not give you the real greenhouse feel and have many limitations. Because of these reasons, the perfect choice for a budget greenhouse is by far the plastic greenhouse. They come in many sizes and forms and are durable, strong and very practical.

3. Greenhouse accessories
The last factor that will influence your greenhouse budget, are the accessories. Do you need automatic ventilation and will you be investing in a greenhouse heating system? How will you organize your greenhouse? Will you want to use your greenhouse year round or only during spring and summer? If you’re looking for the best greenhouse experience and fresh veggies all year long, it might be worth your time to choose the most useful greenhouse accessories!

In addition, a small greenhouse or a DIY greenhouse is perfect when you have limited space and still want to grow some nice fresh herbs and spices. These greenhouses are suited for beginners that don’t want to invest too much in their first greenhouse. What’s more, small greenhouses don’t have to be expensive to be of benefit to a keen gardener. A high quality cheap greenhouse may lack some of the advanced features of more expensive models, and they typically won’t be as large, and yet they can still provide a perfect all year round environment for growing plants and seedlings.