There are many shapes of greenhouses. From the heated greenhouse to the tunnel through the traditional… It is possible to buy one ready-made in a garden center, but you can also make it yourself on a small budget. All you need is a few tools and recovery materials.
How to make a greenhouse inexpensively?
Before making a greenhouse, you must determine the shape you want to give it and its dimensions. To do this, do not hesitate to draw a plan to give you an idea of the quantity and type of material you will need. If you want to make a greenhouse for your tomatoes, for example, making a tunnel is quite sufficient. If, on the other hand, you want to make it a seedling “nursery”, then opt for a traditional model.
You can then gather all the recovery items you will need. Go to recycling centers, to your artisan neighbors, to the back of certain stores, to your own reserves… You will undoubtedly find tarpaulins, pallets, scraps of wood, old windows, large plastic packaging … All these free materials will allow you to make a greenhouse at a lower cost.
What is the best material to make a greenhouse?
The essential materials for making a recycled greenhouse are undoubtedly transparent plastic sheeting. If you get some from a farmer, they will be of better quality to protect your plants from UV rays. You can also make it from polycarbonate, but it may cost you a little more.
For the structure of your easy-to-make greenhouse, you can use leftover wood or pallets. Take care to choose scraps that are in good condition and sufficiently strong. Reinforced steel and welded mesh are also good, particularly durable options for building a four-season greenhouse.