Many gardeners dream of installing a garden greenhouse in their green spaces. In fact, this space is ideal for growing plants that are sensitive to climatic risks, especially cold, bad weather and wind. This means that we can grow varieties in our garden and vegetable garden that we would otherwise never have dared to dream of. The greenhouse also allows us to overwinter plants with hard seeds that we want to restore to health when the weather is good. And of course it also makes gardening easier all year round. Therefore, this installation is much appreciated and essential for garden fans! However, this space remains quite limited. It is therefore necessary to show organization and prudence to better optimize this space dedicated to nature. Here are some secrets to a successful layout that can even save space.

Summary
1) Don’t start planning without thinking first
If you want to make the most of this new space, take the time to think about it. This will help you visualize the plants you want to grow in your greenhouse, as well as the function you want to use. Do you actually plan to use it for growing vegetables or do you plan to grow all your seedlings there? Taking all these elements into account will allow you to effectively delimit the different spaces available according to your needs, optimizing each corner according to the garden greenhouse you choose.

Making a plan will have another benefit. In fact, you can plan the location of an automatic irrigation system so you don’t waste unnecessary space. The same applies to possible lighting and heating systems. If you are thinking of spending the winter there or growing plants with great development, you can also reserve a corner at the back of your shelter. This way, you won’t have any problem installing them when the time comes. Finally, you can also think in advance about storing your tools and pesticides (manure, etc.), which take up a lot of space. You can store them indoors, in a predefined corner or elsewhere to save as much space as possible.

Garden Greenhouse Layout
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2) Install Propagation Tables in Your Greenhouse
Propagation tables installed along the walls are very useful in a greenhouse. They are generally used for anything related to the formation and care of the first seedlings. Above all, they allow you to divide the vertical space into two parts. Not only can you grow plants at the bottom, but you can also start planting at the top. The space below is particularly suitable for the hibernation of small plants. Hibiscus, clivia, pelargonium… in an unheated greenhouse, all of these plants will appreciate this dark corner during their dormant period. And as irrigation occurs less frequently, the fact that this space is less accessible is not a problem.

Additionally, you can frame them with vertical plants such as banana trees or bougainvillea to save even more space and enhance the aesthetics of the place.

3) Choose the right solutions for your garden greenhouse design.
Bottomless shelves (which allow light to pass through) are a good compromise for growing as many small plants as possible without losing significant space. The different levels allow you to comfortably accommodate both your cacti and your decorative plants with foliage (begonias, ferns, fuchsias, etc.). Additionally, you can dedicate the rooms above to hanging-growing plants for the most beautiful effect.

If the greenhouse has a sturdy ridge, installing hooks to hang epiphytic plants may also be considered. This pneumatic suspension is ideal for hanging plants such as your most beautiful orchids. And if you use macramé holders, you can achieve a particularly charming bohemian effect. Enough to combine the useful with the pleasant and make the most of the space.

Garden greenhouse layout
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4) The tip of removable containers that combine space saving and practicality
To save space and optimize space as much as possible, install removable trays under your cultivation tables. This tip is highly recommended for planting seedlings or plants that need more shade. This type of container is ideal for growing salads, for example.

Important: Before installing a greenhouse, check if you need a building permit. All information can be found on this page.