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Portable Greenhouses
from: Lawn and Garden MagicFor people lucky enought to have a "green thumb" a Greenhouses is one of the best ways to enjoy your hobby any day of the year. Home gardeners everywhere are setting up their very own greenhouses just to take advantage of all benefits it brings to them. However, because full-sized, regular greenhouses can be quite expensive as well as costly to maintain, it could be impractical for small home gardeners on a budget to build one.
The good news is, these gardeners now have another option with the new portable and mini greenhouses now available. Portable greenhouses are ideal for those who want to start their growing season early in the spring and extend it during the fall. These are also best for overwintering crops and are inexpensive to operate as well.
Portable greenhouses are light in weight and compact for easy setup, taking down and transporting and these kits can usually be set up in 30 minutes or less. Another great benefit is that because they're compact, they can be easily stored conveniently in the garage or a closet until they're needed.
What portable greenhouses do?
Portable greenhouses have many of the benefits of traditional ones. They trap heat coming from the sun during the day through its covering and keep the heat radiated by the soil during the night to keep the surroundings warm enough for the plants. When a portable greenhouse is closed, it also traps in moisture which helps to reduce the frequency of watering the plants inside.
A portable greenhouse is also ideal for early planting of seeds, protecting the tender plants from the cold climate, starting perennial seeds in the summer, fast rooting because of the need to transplant, as well as growing different kinds of plants that are not commonly grown in the area. This can also be used to overwinter plants, especially when heated.
Portable greenhouses becoming popular
Portable greenhouse have become increasingly popular with home gardeners and thus there has been quite an increase in sales of these products. It's no wonder they're so popular because portables take no time to set up, and taking them down when not needed is also easily accomplished. A greenhouse is not really needed all year round, especially for small-time plant growers and so these mini and portable greenhouses are an ideal solution for their needs.
For someone just starting out, a portable greenhouse is also a great idea since it will give them the feel of having a real greenhouse before they consider the expense of building a full-sized one. And these portables are also inexpensive and much less costly to maintain. They can jump-start their gardening career without having to spend a lot of money to buy all those greenhouse supplies that are required for the bigger ones. Also, installation is significantly quicker and easier than permanent greenhouse, so no additional or advanced tools are required.
Portable greenhouses come in various shapes and sizes. It could be as little as a small tent that fits only 2 plant shelves, or it could be one that looks like a portable closet that are about 6 feet tall. There are also bigger ones, as tall as 7 to 8 feet that are designed like a dome. These big ones can fit up to 3 or 4 bigger shelves.
Gardening Tips
Weather can be very unpredictable. Therefore, when a sudden cold spell occurs, burlap sacks filled with leaves can easily be thrown over the sash on the frame or covering during the night to prevent the cold from getting inside. Bales of straw or hay can also be stacked against the frame.
For extreme summer sunlight protection, some sort of shading can be used to prevent plant damage, such as a shade are knitted shade cover, old bamboo blinds and lath can be used.
Plants inside the greenhouse should always be watered as early in the day as possible. This allows for quick drying of the soil before it gets dark. Improperly managed drainage and keeping the soil wet can pose problems later on and may not be a good gardening experience for anyone starting out.
Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, having a portable greenhouse may be beneficial to your gardening needs. Being able to transport your greenhouse to a convenient and more strategic location is always possible with portable versions. Maintaining and taking proper care of a portable greenhouse is not nearly as costly and demanding as the permanent, full-sized ones.
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