Greenhouses

Buy your greenhouse online

A garden greenhouse is perfect for anyone looking to grow their own plants or vegetables at home. After all, with the right knowledge and materials, anyone can grow their own produce. Apart from knowledge and materials, you’ll also need the right greenhouse.

Various types of greenhouses

A greenhouse, or glasshouse, comes in different types. The type you need depends on the plants you’re looking to grow. The difference between the designs is the type of glass or plastic used. We’ll list some of the options we provide below:

• Horticultural glass: most glass houses typically have horticultural glass as their standard. This has several advantages. It lets through a lot of light, which can help certain crops in their growth. The glass is also completely clear. This lets you keep an eye on the progress of your plants without even going into the greenhouse. A greenhouse with horticultural glass is ideal for crops like tomatoes and lettuce. Apart from it being effective, it also looks beautiful.
• Safety glass: safety glass serves as an alternative for standard horticultural glass. Safety glass is comparable in many ways. It also creates a very clear glass house that lets in lots of light. This type of greenhouse is suitable for growing tomatoes and lettuce as well. So, what exactly is the difference? Well, the name kind of gives it away. The glass is what sets this greenhouse apart from the regular horticultural glass ones. The safety glass is thicker, which makes it sturdier. If the glass should break for whatever reason, it will splinter into blunted pieces, instead of the usual sharp shards.
• Polycarbonate: A polycarbonate greenhouse is very different from the previous two options. These greenhouses use thick plates that are made from semi-transparent plastic. The advantage is that they are better insulated than greenhouses made from horticultural glass or safety glass. The composition of polycarbonate results in less light being let in. This makes the greenhouse the perfect environment for plants that don’t need as much sunlight. Aside from plants with lower sunlight needs, it’s also perfect for keeping tropical plants.

Advantages to having a greenhouse

Having a glass house comes with a lot of advantages. For instance, it’s a great way to grow your own produce. Of course, you could do this without putting up a greenhouse. But when using one, you can rest assured your precious plants won’t be bothered by unwanted visitors. It also lets you grow certain types of plants that you normally wouldn’t be able to due to your local climate. So, it all comes down to which kinds of plants you’re eager to have in your garden. If you’re going to be growing your own vegetables, you’ll have all kinds of fresh veggies without having to go to the store. What a perfect way to start dinner!

Order greenhouses online

After deciding which kind of greenhouse is best to meet your needs, it couldn’t be easier to order it online. vidaXL will take care of shipping it to your house for free.