You will usually place your greenhouse in a sunny place, with not too much wind and shade. If your greenhouse is placed in the shade, it will undermine the benefits of growing plants in a greenhouse, as sun is an important factor to heat your greenhouse.
Can a greenhouse get too much sun?
Effective Shading
Afternoon sunlight, especially during the summer, is intense for some greenhouse plants -- a glass-covered structure allows this direct light to strike plants and possibly damage them. As a natural solution, plant deciduous trees on the greenhouse's west side.
Afternoon sunlight, especially during the summer, is intense for some greenhouse plants -- a glass-covered structure allows this direct light to strike plants and possibly damage them. As a natural solution, plant deciduous trees on the greenhouse's west side.
Should my greenhouse be in direct sunlight?
Generally, a greenhouse should get full sun, at least 6 hours per day, especially during the winter. Site your greenhouse to avoid shadows from buildings & trees, since many plants do best in full sun. However, in especially sunny climates, high altitude areas, or for shade-loving plants, partial shade can be better.
What is the best location for a greenhouse?
Generally, the best spot for a greenhouse is on the south or southeast side of the house in a sunny area that gets the most sun from fall through winter (November to February in most places). If this option doesn't exist, the next best location for the greenhouse is the east side.Feb 11, 2021
Can I put a greenhouse in the shade?
A bit of light shade is ok but.....you really want to position the geenhouse where it will get the maximum number of hours of sunshine. Light of course is very important unless you are growing ferns or shade loving plants. East west orientation is preferred but you may not have that choice.Aug 29, 2015
Why are my plants dying in my greenhouse?
Ventilation. Without air circulation, the plants will succumb to disease and die. If the greenhouse has no vents, then on sunny days, even in the coldest winter, the heat will rise inside and could cook your plants.Sep 7, 2014
Where should I put my greenhouse in my garden?
You'll need a spot with maximum light and sunshine, away from frost pockets and cold winds.
- Ensure your greenhouse has plenty of light. ...
- Site your greenhouse where it's convenient. ...
- Set your greenhouse on level ground. ...
- Site your greenhouse east to west. ...
- Make sure there's space around your greenhouse.
Is glass or plastic better for a greenhouse?
Polycarbonate plastic sheets provide better insulation for greenhouses than glass. The former also offers a higher rate of heat retention and as a result an overall higher average temperature.Apr 12, 2021
What do you put a greenhouse on?
Greenhouses can be placed on Slabs, concrete or bare earth depending on your preference. When laying slabs it's essential to make sure that they're laid onto a good level surface. Don't just drop slabs onto bare ground, they must be laid properly onto well prepared, preferably sand and cement.