Typical and unusual designs for summer cottages - an overview with photos of greenhouses and hotbeds. Unusual ways to use greenhouses Unusual greenhouses with your own hands

Each gardener usually evaluates the greenhouse in terms of its functionality and very rarely in terms of attractiveness and how the structure fits into the landscape of the garden plot. Perhaps, only designers, residents of Europe and absolutely picky summer residents will look first of all at how the house for plants in their garden will look like. However, in fact, the aesthetic beauty of any structure in the country is also important for the owner of the garden plot. And interesting, unusual and simply beautiful greenhouses are not a myth, and it is not always as difficult to make them as it seems.

First, let's figure out what the beauty of the greenhouse really is. The fact is that this concept is relative. One person likes simple and neat designs, another will be delighted with a small building in the Gothic style, a third will call beautiful only that greenhouse that has an unusual shape or is made of unusual materials. But still, any of these greenhouses will have common signs of beauty.

A beautiful greenhouse is:

• the design, made carefully and with some diligence, has no flaws, is even (unless its curvature is the builder's idea);
• construction made of high-quality modern materials;
• a clean and possibly decorated structure;
• design harmoniously combined with all the buildings surrounding it;
• a greenhouse that is looked after, taken care of.

Also, the greenhouse can be beautiful from the inside - it can be turned into a cozy holiday house with transparent walls, a greenhouse or a winter garden. As a rule, the last two types of structures are created by people who cannot live a day without their favorite plants and do not want to do gardening only in the summer.

Another beautiful greenhouse can have a non-standard roof shape - for example, this part of it can be made in the shape of an “onion”, be round, reminiscent of the roof of a Chinese house. There are also such structures that resemble a Russian tower or, for example, or a ball.

At the same time, remember that for each site you can choose your own style of greenhouse. Gothic, retro and Victorian style - the perfect solution for a traditional manor. And for a modern house, geometrically correct and more concise forms of the structure are suitable.

On a note! The main greenhouse designer for your garden plot is your imagination. Do not be afraid to give it free rein - sometimes the craziest ideas can be realized. The main thing is to think carefully about how to implement them.

Due to the detailed frame and a large number of windows, the greenhouse gives the impression of an openwork and elegant design. It is in such a “house” that, in addition to growing plants, you can relax - put a couple of sun loungers and enjoy the rays of the warm sun.

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Dome greenhouses

Another very beautiful shape that a greenhouse can have is a dome. And if the English one is something classic and stylish, then the domed greenhouse is just a modern and even somewhat “space” building. It is perfect for those who love new design styles such as high-tech.

A domed greenhouse (or geo-dome) is similar to a sphere consisting of segments that resemble honeycombs. Or rather, not even a ball, but a hemisphere standing on the ground. The window segments that make up the greenhouse can be triangular or hexagonal. The design strongly resembles a gazebo and looks like something cosmic, but at the same time very interesting, therefore it is often able to decorate a summer cottage itself.

The frame of the dome greenhouse can be made of plastic, wood, metal. At the same time, it can be covered with film, glass and polycarbonate.

Such a greenhouse, in addition to beauty, has a lot of advantages:

• well lit from within;
• very reliable and not afraid of either winds or snowfalls;
• retains heat well;
• it is easier to create an optimal microclimate for plants in it;
• if the greenhouse is of sufficient size, then it is very convenient to work in it - the side walls do not press and do not interfere.

If you like modern styles, then a domed greenhouse is definitely your option. Interestingly, the larger the design in size, the easier and faster it is to create.

Outwardly, it is very different from the usual arched or gable long structures. Such a greenhouse is very attractive, quite compact, and most importantly - convenient and practical, as summer residents say.

Unusual designs

Have you ever thought that a greenhouse can be not only beautiful, but also unusual? And often it is in the non-standard appearance that its beauty lies. Let's get acquainted with several unusual types of houses for plants.

1. The greenhouse-pyramid in appearance is an exact copy of the most ancient structures - the Egyptian pyramids, in which the pharaohs were buried. It is quite simple to build, so those who are not very familiar with the construction business and design, but want an unusual and beautiful greenhouse, may well choose this type of construction. Interestingly, many believe in the miraculous power of such structures: they say that plants grow and bear fruit better in pyramid greenhouses.

Scheme of the winter greenhouse "Siberian Pepelats"

Homemade greenhouse "Siberian Pepelats"

We create a beautiful greenhouse with our own hands

And now let's get acquainted with the instructions for creating an original and beautiful greenhouse made of wood and polycarbonate. It has a very interesting shape and is somewhat similar to a tunnel. We will not only twist / knock it together, but even glue it.

Step 1. So, first you need to create a project or drawing, which will reflect all the dimensions of the structure.

Step 2 Then, according to the drawing, it is necessary to make a template for assembling bent glued arcs from wooden boards.

Step 3 Now, from a bar 3 m long, using a circular saw, you need to cut 72 strips with a thickness of 7 and a width of 45 mm.

Step 4 A previously made template is taken and the process of gluing sawn wooden strips onto each other begins on it. You can glue them with PVA building glue.

Step 5 Elastic bands, which are easy to cut from an old car inner tube, will help to pull the boards together and fix them until dry.

Advice! In order to be able to fix the elastic bands, 20 small pieces of boards are placed perpendicularly under the first board.

Step 6 After the arcs have dried, on their lower parts, overlays of two polycarbonate tapes and a wooden spacer tape between them are fixed with self-tapping screws.

Step 7 At the next stage, a simple foundation strapping is assembled from a bar connected by metal corners. The foundation is attached to the ground with reinforcement.

Step 8 It's time to collect all the arches. The left and right parts are connected to each other in the upper part with the help of rails. For convenience, during assembly, you can use wooden supports. In the lower part of the arc, they are attached to the foundation with long self-tapping screws. On the roof to strengthen the frame from the inside of the arches, you can fill the longitudinal screeds.

Two arches are already assembled. Visible wooden supports

Step 9 After the frame of the greenhouse has been assembled, the most interesting comes. It's time to cover the greenhouse with polycarbonate, the sheets of which are cut into pieces equal in width to the distance between the wooden spacers on the arcs. Then these pieces are simply inserted into the resulting grooves.

Purpose

Like a greenhouse, a greenhouse is used to create a favorable microclimate in the preparation of seedlings or in the full-fledged cultivation of tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage and other plants.

In a broad sense, both structures are perceived as one and the same, although in fact a greenhouse is a small and unheated structure. A greenhouse is a larger building with a heating and ventilation system that allows you to grow many crops at any time of the year.

Design

In terms of their structure, greenhouses are quite simple. A frame is assembled from pipes, metal or wood, which is covered with film, polycarbonate, glass, acrylic and other light-penetrating materials. If the weight of the structure is very large, it is additionally installed on the foundation.

For ventilation, removable panels or opening transoms are provided. Heating is carried out using water heating with radiators, infrared heaters or hot air from heat sources outside the greenhouse.

Installation

Since sunlight is vital for plants, it is necessary to build a greenhouse on the south side. It is advisable to place it on a slope and closer to other buildings in order to protect it from the wind and have access to utilities. It is better to stay away from high fences and trees: they give a shadow, and falling leaves reduce light transmission.

• Assembly difficulty: low.
• Foundation: not required.
• Price: low.
• Variations: the frame can be replaced with plastic pipes, and the covering material with a film.

The simplest design option, which is ideal for a small greenhouse. A frame made of reinforcement is installed directly on the bed, and agrofiber or, as it is also called, spunbond, is stretched over it. Such material protects from the sun, while retaining heat and moisture.

1. The dimensions of such a greenhouse are chosen arbitrarily, depending on the footage of the available materials. For example, it is convenient to cut a six-meter rebar in half. With such a length of arcs, the width of the greenhouse is about 80 cm. The arcs themselves should be installed in increments of 1.2–1.5 m.

2. Arcs are bent from reinforcement with a diameter of 8 mm. Next, drip irrigation pipes or an old hose are put on them, leaving 10-20 cm at each end, so that it is convenient to insert the structure into the ground.

3. After marking the installation sites for the arcs, cut steel pipes or drilled wooden pegs 20–30 cm long are driven into the ground, and reinforcement is already inserted into them.

4. Spunbond can be sewn on a sewing machine, forming folds-pockets that are worn directly on the arcs. Another option is to install plastic pipe guides on the sides of the beds and attach the agrofiber to them using purchased clips or cut pieces of pipes. As a result, the covering material can be easily lifted by simply removing them.

5. If desired, you can fasten the arcs not to pipes hammered into the ground, but to metal guides rigidly fixed along the edges of the base. This design will allow you to fold the greenhouse like an accordion, simply by shifting the arcs.

6. The free ends of the spunbond at the ends must be collected, tied in a knot and secured with a peg, earth or in another way.

Here are step by step video instructions.

• Assembly difficulty: low.
• Foundation: not required.
• Price: low.
• Variations: instead of a film, agrofiber can be used, and the door can be made on a wooden frame.

A budget version of a greenhouse made of masonry mesh and ordinary film, which is quickly assembled and has a number of advantages. The design does not require a foundation, due to its elasticity it is resistant to wind loads, and is also convenient for tying plants from the inside. At the same time, by folding the grid, you can get different sizes depending on your needs.

1. As load-bearing posts, a wooden bar, steel corners, pipes or a channel are used. They are slaughtered at a distance of 1.2–1.4 m.
2. The arch of the greenhouse is formed from two pieces of mesh overlapped. From below, it is attached with a wire to the posts, and from above it is fastened together with the same wire or plastic ties.
3. To strengthen the structure in the middle of the passage, T-shaped supports made of wooden beams 50 × 50 mm are installed. If desired, they can also be hammered into the ground.
4. A film is put on a dome assembled from a mesh, which is held by strings of twine or rope stretched over it.
5. The side walls are also made of a film that is tucked up and attached to the dome with adhesive tape. In several places, small windows are cut at the top and bottom for ventilation of the greenhouse.
6. The door is made on a wooden frame or is made from the same film, which is cut and attached to the side wall with magnets in the manner of door mosquito nets.

• Assembly difficulty: average.
• Foundation: not required.
• Price: low.

Another way to build a greenhouse in haste. A wooden beam is used as a frame, and packaging stretch film serves as a covering material. With a large number of layers, it transmits light a little worse than ordinary PVC film, but on hot days this is even a plus.

1. The film is sold in rolls, so the dimensions of the greenhouse are selected according to the cutting of the timber and taking into account your wishes.
2. For the base, steel corners 40 × 40 mm are used, in which holes for attaching the frame racks are pre-drilled. They can also be treated with bitumen or painted to extend their service life.
3. The corners are hammered into the ground, and pieces of timber are screwed to them with self-tapping screws. In turn, the lower frame is attached to the beam, on which the side walls and the roof are assembled. All corners are reinforced with additional inclined pieces of timber.
4. The door is assembled on a wooden frame in one of the side walls and mounted on hinges.
5. Film wrapping is carried out in parts, moreover, in several layers and overlapping. First, the gables are installed, then the roof slopes, and only then the walls. You need to start wrapping them from the bottom so that the flowing rainwater does not get inside the greenhouse.
6. After winding with a glazing bead or a river, the door and its outer contour of the door are upholstered, and then the film around the frame is cut through. In the same way, you can make a window in the opposite wall.

• Assembly difficulty: average.
• Foundation: desirable.
• Price: minimum.
• Variations: you can combine frames with foil to make a roof, side walls or doors out of it.

The main advantage of this design is its low cost. Old window frames can be found, if not for free, then for a symbolic price. In addition, glass transmits light much better than film and polycarbonate. The windows already have vents for ventilation, and if you pick up a balcony block, there will also be a finished door.

1. The dimensions of the greenhouse depend on the size of the frames and the interior space you need. Aim for a width of about 2.5 m to get a passage of about 60 cm and two beds of 80-90 cm.
2. Windows, together with glass, have considerable weight, so it is advisable to install them on a solid foundation. It can be a shallow strip foundation, a massive wooden beam or a metal profile.
3. A wooden frame or pillars are installed on the foundation at the corners, and frames are already attached to them and to each other. The gaps between each block are covered with putty and clogged with laminate substrate strips or a thin wooden lath.
4. A door is made in the front wall. Its role can be played by one of the windows, a balcony door or a wooden frame covered with foil. Ventilation is carried out through the windows.
5. To reduce the weight of the roof, it is better to make a wooden beam and film. You can use all the same window frames, but in this case you will have to reinforce the structure with props in the middle of the passage so that it can withstand a lot of weight.

• Assembly difficulty: average.
• Foundation: not required.
• Price: low.
• Variations: the film can be replaced with agrofibre or polycarbonate

A greenhouse made of polypropylene pipes attracts with its simplicity, reliability and low price. Materials are sold at any hardware store, and assembly does not require any special skills or tools. You can even do without a soldering iron if you connect the pipes not with fittings, but with through bolts.

1. As usual, sizes are selected based on needs and available materials. Polypropylene pipe is usually sold in 4m lengths and is easily cut and spliced ​​with couplers.
2. The first step is to calculate the length of the pipe and the number of fittings needed. It is better to take with a margin, so that later you do not have to run the store.
3. The main parts are soldered from the pipe, tees and crosses - arches with crossbars and longitudinal inserts.
4. Next, a greenhouse is assembled from the prepared parts. If a soldering iron is not at hand, you can use bolts with nuts and washers to connect, which are inserted into the pipes drilled through.
5. The film is fixed on the ribs of the frame with the help of purchased clamps for pipes or home-made clips from pipes cut along sections of a slightly larger diameter.

• Assembly difficulty: average.
• Foundation: not required.
• Price: low.
• Variations: the film can be replaced with agrofibre or polycarbonate.

The classic version of the greenhouse, used for decades and not losing its popularity. The wooden beam is easily processed, has a small weight and sufficient strength, and also retains heat well. The design does not need a major foundation - you can get by with a frame made of a larger beam or use steel corners as a base.

1. The standard cutting of a beam is 6 m, so they are repelled from this figure. Most often, greenhouses are made 3 × 6 m, but if desired, the dimensions can be both reduced and increased. The finished project with material calculations is available at this link.
   
2. The assembly of the frame is the same as that of the stretch film greenhouse. Steel corners are hammered into the ground at intervals of about 1 m at the points where the racks are attached. In each of them, two holes are drilled for self-tapping screws or one for M8 or M10 bolts.
3. On the corners around the entire perimeter, vertical racks are fixed, which are tied with an upper contour of a bar. To stiffen the corners, one jib is added on each side.
4. Opposite the racks, triangular roof trusses are installed and fixed. The slope angle is selected depending on the snow load. So, if there is a lot of snow in your area, the angle of inclination should be more (the roof is higher and sharper).
5. The door and window for ventilation are knocked down on wooden frames and installed in the front and rear walls, respectively.
6. At the end, the frame is covered with a film, which is attached to the timber with the help of a rail stuffed over it. All sharp parts on the wood are rounded or covered with a soft material so that the film does not tear during operation.

• Assembly difficulty: high.
• Foundation: necessary.
• Price: high.
• Variations: the foundation can be made of a wooden beam or steel reinforcement, a corner or pipes hammered into the ground can be used.

The most popular and modern version of the greenhouse. Such designs are much more expensive than others, difficult to manufacture, but will serve for decades. Polycarbonate withstands in the open sun for 10–12 years, and the frame made of profiled steel pipe is almost eternal.

1. The standard size of polycarbonate is 2,100 × 6,000 mm, so it is convenient to cut it into four or two parts with a size of 2.1 × 1.5 m or 2.1 × 3 m, respectively. Such pieces will be optimal for a greenhouse measuring 3 × 6 meters.

2. For reliable fastening and distribution of wind loads, a foundation is made under the greenhouse. This can be a strip shallow foundation, a frame made of an antiseptic-treated wooden beam, or steel corners hammered into the ground.

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3. The structure of the greenhouse consists of an arch, which is formed with the help of arcs from a profiled steel pipe 20 × 20 mm, located at a distance of one meter from each other.

4. The arcs are fastened together by longitudinal sections from the same pipe, which are connected by welding.

5. A door is arranged at the front end: a frame measuring 1.85 × 1 m is welded from the pipe, which is attached to the frame on hinges. A ventilation window measuring 1 × 1 m is made according to the same principle and is located in the rear end.

6. Covering with polycarbonate starts from the ends. The sheet is cut in half, attached to the profile with special self-tapping screws with thermal washers, and then cut along the arc contour with a sharp knife. After that, sheets of side walls are installed.

• Assembly difficulty: average.
• Foundation: not required.
• Price: low.

A simpler and more affordable version of a polycarbonate greenhouse. It does not use an expensive metal pipe that needs to be welded. And as a frame material, galvanized profiles for drywall systems are used. They are easily cut with scissors for metal and fastened with ordinary self-tapping screws.

1. When choosing sizes, as usual, we start from the parameters of polycarbonate sheets. Since the profiles lose their rigidity when bent, it is better to stay not on an arched, but on a gable greenhouse.
2. By analogy with arcs from a metal pipe, a galvanized profile frame is assembled from ribs in the form of a house.
3. The assembled modules are mounted on a frame made of wooden beams and tied together with sections of profiles. Doors and a window for ventilation are made in the front and back walls.
4. At the end, the frame is sheathed with polycarbonate sheets, which are fastened with special self-tapping screws with plastic thermal washers.

• Assembly difficulty: high.
• Foundation: necessary.
• Price: high.
• Variations: to facilitate the design, you can make the top of polycarbonate or film.

The most correct, but rather time-consuming and expensive version of the greenhouse. The main trump card of glass is excellent light transmission and durability. However, due to the heavy weight of the structure, a strong metal frame and foundation are required. In addition to arranging the strip foundation, the difficulty also lies in the need to use welding.

1. In the matter of choosing sizes, a glass greenhouse is no exception - everything is strictly individual and taking into account the materials available.
2. The impressive weight of the glass and metal frame requires a full foundation. Usually, a trench 30 cm deep and 20 cm wide is dug around the perimeter, a wooden formwork 20 cm high is installed on top and all this is poured with concrete. Also, before pouring, anchor bolts are inserted into the formwork to secure the frame.
3. A metal channel or corner is attached to the resulting base with the help of anchors. Then racks 1.6–1.8 m high are welded to this frame from two folded corners 45 × 45 mm. On top they are fastened with longitudinal segments of the corner.
4. Next, rafters from the same double corners are placed on the resulting box. At the bottom, they are welded to the uprights, and from above, to another corner that acts as a ridge beam.
5. A door is inserted into one of the walls, and a window for ventilation is arranged in the lid or wall.
6. Glasses are installed in the frames obtained due to the use of double corners and fixed with self-made hallmarks - plates made of thin aluminum or steel bent in the shape of the letter Z. With one hook, the gluer is attached to the corner, and with the second - to the glass.

• Assembly difficulty: high.
• Foundation: desirable.
• Price: high.
• Variations: the film can be replaced with polycarbonate or glass, and the frame can be made of a profile or pipes.

A domed or geodesic greenhouse attracts primarily with its unusual appearance: it entirely consists of many triangles and hexagons. Other advantages include high structural strength and the best light transmission. The disadvantage of the geodesic dome is one - the complexity of manufacturing.

1. The dimensions of such a greenhouse are selected individually, based on the required area. Since the frame structure is quite complex, the calculations are the most time-consuming part of the project.
2. In order not to get confused and take into account all the nuances, it is convenient to carry out the calculation using a special calculator. In it, you can set the dimensions, select the "density" of the frame and get a list of all the necessary parts for assembly with dimensions, as well as their approximate cost.
3. Regardless of the dimensions, the domed greenhouse is highly durable and is not afraid of the winds, so it is not necessary to make a foundation for it. However, since the construction of a structure is very labor-intensive, it is rational to extend its service life and equip a light strip foundation for attaching the frame.
4. The ribs of the structure consist of triangles, which, in turn, are assembled from a wooden lath according to a template. First you need to prepare the required number of such triangles.
5. The greenhouse is being assembled as a magnetic constructor from childhood. Starting from the bottom, rows of triangles are assembled one after another, which are fastened together with self-tapping screws and form a dome. If everything is calculated correctly, it will close on top and will be perfectly correct in shape.
6. One of the triangles in the roof is made folding or removable to provide ventilation. The door is either installed in the shape of a polygon, or made in a traditional shape with a mortise box.
7. The film covers the finished dome or is stretched over each triangle at the assembly stage. In the first case, it will be easier to replace the film when it breaks. The second one gives a more aesthetic look. Which one to choose - decide for yourself.

The arrangement of greenhouses inside is a very important stage in the life of a novice gardener. It depends on how comfortable it will be to grow plants and care for them. And the state of the herbs themselves, flowers and seedlings also largely depends on how the right microclimate is created in the room.

Features and types

A greenhouse is a space in which they grow plants or prepare them for transplanting into full-fledged beds. It can be either very compact or large, depending on the needs of gardeners and the size of the site. Inside such a room, a certain temperature, humidity, and so on must be maintained. Various planning tricks make it possible to combine several types of plants in one room at once and make the most of the available space.

Greenhouses can be different, their varieties depend on the features of the internal arrangement. In some of them there are beds, in others - shelving, and in others - full-fledged greenhouses. In addition, they are distinguished by the presence of various technological innovations and additional equipment. In some buildings they manage with a minimum, in others, on the contrary, they try to install something new and modern, which will facilitate the process of growing plants.

Sizes and shapes: choice

Depending on the budget used and the amount of free space, you can make both compact greenhouses and spacious ones.

• Most often, small greenhouses are chosen. They do not take up much space and at the same time allow you to grow everything you need. A compact polycarbonate greenhouse is the most popular option. In order to fit everything you need in a building measuring 3x6 or 3 by 8 meters, you can use options that save free space and budget. For example, replace full-fledged beds with containers, or even with hydroponics.
• Large greenhouses are chosen mainly by those who grow seedlings or flowers for sale. In this case, the more free space, greenhouses and beds, the better. You can make different drawings, planning full-fledged automatic irrigation schemes so that you have to spend less free time in the greenhouse.

Device

Do-it-yourself greenhouse equipment is not such a difficult task. To equip a place for growing plants, you need to make sure that the room always has clean and sufficiently humid air, as well as that the heating and water supply systems work well.

Heating

First of all, in order for the room where the plants are grown to be constantly warm, you need to take care of additional heating. This is a guarantee that the seedlings can be started growing in early spring, and they will not freeze. The heating system depends entirely on the dimensions of the greenhouse. But the most important thing is that it should be full-fledged, not local. After all, such a system is not able to completely warm the entire room.

The second important point is that heat must certainly go in the direction from bottom to top., and not vice versa. There are three heating options that can be used in a greenhouse: gas, solid fuel and electric.

If possible, you can turn to innovative methods of heating. Among these, it is worth highlighting the heating of the soil directly. This contributes to the rapid growth and maturation of everything growing in the ground. It is quite possible to carry out such a system in your greenhouse. Heating is by cable.

Before laying it, you need to lay polystyrene foam or other means of thermal insulation, which is characterized by increased moisture resistance. From above, you can lay a layer of sand, in which the cable is hidden. A protective mesh and a layer of soil are placed on top of it.

You can install a water radiator heating system. Infrared heaters are also quite popular. In addition, they are also able to illuminate the room. The use of infrared heaters is also considered very beneficial because they can be used to divide the space into several separate temperature zones.

A gas heating system is also considered profitable. Especially if it is possible to connect the greenhouse to the home heating system. You can also install a burner in the greenhouse or an automatic heating system with a small boiler. And in order for all the efforts spent on heating not to be in vain, you need to additionally insulate the place for growing plants.

Ventilation

It is also important to consider the ventilation system. The correct temperature regime is created with the help of ventilation frames. In addition, you can add a special fan to the room. Its installation will not only solve the problem of temperature control, but will also make it possible to distribute heat throughout the room. This type of fan is installed on the roof. Due to this, fresh air enters the greenhouse.

At the same time, when installing ventilation, everything must be done so that during the cold season the cooled air does not penetrate into the room. And, therefore, there should not be problems with thermal insulation either.

Water supply

A very important role in the arrangement of the greenhouse is played by the correct level of humidity in the room. This depends on the condition of the plants. The fact is that if there is an insufficient level of humidity in the room, the plants will dry out. But an excess of moisture is also not very good. In such an environment, the root system of the plant develops more slowly, the harvest is also not very encouraging.

So that the watering process does not take much time, and each plant receives as much moisture as it needs, it is necessary to equip the correct water supply system inside the greenhouse.

• The water supply must always be at room temperature. Too cold water damages the roots. They quickly rot in such an environment. Also, drops should not be allowed to fall on the trunks of plants and their leaves. Some sensitive plants are harmed.
• Plants should be watered regularly. It is better to do this in the evenings and mornings. As for the amount of water used, it all depends on how deep the root system of the plants is. The deeper it is, the more water is required. In general, the approximate water consumption is ten or twelve liters per square meter.

There are three main ways to supply water to greenhouses: drip, irrigation and subsoil. From surface irrigation should be abandoned. From this, the humidity inside rises to an undesirable level, and it becomes more difficult to control the flow of water.

A drip feed system is much more efficient. In this case, less water is consumed, and it becomes much easier to automate this process. But the most convenient option is, of course, subsurface irrigation. For such irrigation, you will need to lay a special pipe with numerous holes under the ground. It is through it that watering will be carried out.

This method of supplying water is good because it goes directly to the roots. It turns out that the life-giving moisture immediately gets where it is needed and does not evaporate along the way. True, this method of watering is more suitable for large greenhouses with beds, but not for small rooms where seedlings are grown in pots standing on racks.

Special attention deserves such an option as laying capillary mats. They can replace traditional irrigation methods. True, such a modern method requires significant financial investments.

The capillary mat is a dense synthetic felt. It easily absorbs water. On the surface of such a mat are pots with plants. They release moisture very slowly. The surface of the capillary mat is covered with a special porous film to protect the felt layer from contamination and damage.

Such material very well not only absorbs moisture, but also gives it away. Under the mat, you can put ordinary pallets. They are installed on bricks, covered with slate sheets, and then with a layer of plastic film. A capillary mat is laid on top. In no case should its edges protrude beyond the edges of the film, and the mat itself must be securely attached to the rails.

When the capillary mat is laid, you can proceed to saturate it with water. This should be done exactly until the moment when water starts to come out of the felt when pressed. Do not allow puddles to form on the surface of the mat. If this has already happened, then you need to drive off the water.

Paths and beds: how to arrange and what to make?

If it is planned to arrange the beds with paths in the greenhouse, and not the installation of shelving, then the arrangement of the space must be taken with the utmost responsibility. It is not at all difficult to transfer pots or tubs from rack to rack, but it is difficult to redo the beds.

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This process depends on what crops will be grown and what technologies will be used for this. But in general, the standard dimensions of the beds should not exceed 1.2 meters. If you do more, it will be difficult to care for them. And in the future it will not be possible to reach the plants and pluck something necessary.

In one compact greenhouse, you can equip about three beds. The passage between them should be a little less than a meter.

As a rule, in a greenhouse one passage is made very narrow, and the second is wider. In some cases, small transverse transitions are made on the beds themselves. To do this, it is not even necessary to lay full-fledged paths - you can simply lay the boards on the ground.

Plant arrangement

It is very important to properly arrange the plants so that they are in their places and can develop as well as possible. So, for example, all heat-loving plants should be placed on the sunny side. It can be, for example, tomatoes or different flowers that reach for the sun. Cucumbers, in turn, can be placed in the west. The main thing is that a sufficiently high level of humidity is provided for their cultivation.

Tracks

The main requirement for the tracks is that they are not slippery and respond normally to an increased level of humidity. For the design of paths in greenhouses, as a rule, materials such as brick, concrete, paving slabs or blocks are used. You can also make the coating less rigid. In this case, materials such as pebbles or sand are used. True, they can stick to the sole, which is very inconvenient.

Relevant and such an option as concrete pouring. Paths made in this way can also be further decorated. To do this, small stones or pieces of tiles are used, which are pressed into the surface of the coating. You can also overlay the path around the edges with materials such as clinker bricks, paving stones or the same pebbles.

Separately, it is worth noting the tracks with filler. In this case, a layer of grass or even manure is laid, on top of which concrete is poured. Such a track turns out to be quite strong. Along the edges, it can be supplemented with sides.

Often the sides are made of natural wood. But this is not the best option. The fact is that wood, as a rule, is enough for only one season. Over time, the tree rots from the inside, especially in conditions where humidity is constantly elevated.

A more reliable option is the sides made of aluminum. They are installed once and can last up to several years. If this option is not suitable, you can pay attention to the curbs made of high-quality galvanized iron. Such paths, decorated with sides, can be located not only inside, but also outside the building.

This concludes the improvement of the greenhouse with beds. Next, you can proceed to the design of the space. True, since this room is more working, its design should not be too sophisticated.

Arrangement of racks

The second design option for the greenhouse is the organization of shelving in the room. This way of solving the internal space is more suitable for working with seedlings or seedlings. They can even be installed in several rows, which is very convenient.

True, when installing such racks, it is necessary to take into account all the features of the development of certain plants. Anything installed in this way must withstand the appropriate conditions. Plants grown on racks should not be too thermophilic. Those of them that are most drawn to the light should be installed on the upper shelves.

1. Greenhouse house

From window frames you can build charming houses that will help not only provide plants with comfort, but also become a stunning decoration for your summer cottage.

2. Dome

3. Plastic cap

4. Caskets

5. Foldable design

6. Umbrella

7. Cozy tent

8. Plastic house

9. Lifting cover

10. Flowerbed

A small greenhouse that will require a wooden frame of the desired size, two thin plastic pipes and a piece of oilcloth. The beauty of this design is that when the plants get stronger and the night temperature rises, the oilcloth can be easily removed and thereby turn the greenhouse into a neat flower bed.

11. Mini house

12. Pallets

13. Container

14. Reliable boxing

Large greenhouse made of wood and polycarbonate.

A large and reliable polycarbonate greenhouse attached to a wooden frame, which, despite the difficulties of construction and some investments, is perfect for growing any crop and will last for many years.

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In the modern world, not only summer residents put greenhouses on their plots, but glass or film versions of such premises grow next to private buildings. Many people think about building greenhouses for growing vegetables and flowers all year round, where additional heating is needed, someone only grows tomatoes and peppers in the summer. At the same time, it is important to choose the best do-it-yourself greenhouse projects that you can implement and get a big harvest.

Modern warm option for winter

In order for plants to bring a big harvest, you should choose the best greenhouse projects with your own hands, because a lot depends on this choice. Among all the varieties, there are several basic structures that can be built independently:

• Arched. The roof is mounted in the form of an arc, more light penetrates through the structure, while the rays are scattered. This option is also good for winter, since snow does not linger on the surface.

• Shed. Usually located near another building, adjacent to it with one wall. This is a budget option, which additionally saves the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe site. In winter, you will have to remove snow from the roof of the greenhouse yourself.

• The triangular shape gives room for plants, and you can straighten up in it. In this embodiment, you can even equip a recreation area.

• "Khlebnitsa" greenhouse. A great place to protect plants in winter before transplanting into open ground.

Projects can be developed independently. For example, a classic wooden gable version, which is easy to create on your own using glass or film.

The Khlebnitsa greenhouse is original and easy to create, in which you can plant seedlings in early spring, waiting for good weather for planting in open ground.

Features of the greenhouse "Khlebnitsy"

This design does not require a foundation, as it is a temporary option for plants. You can draw up drawings with the dimensions of the Khlebnitsy greenhouse yourself or use ready-made options, for example, like this:

This design has a number of advantages:

• the opening cover facilitates access to seedlings and operation process;
• the entire surface of the earth under the shelter is used, since there is no need to equip paths;
• ease of construction allows each season to change the location if necessary;
• assembly and installation does not take much time and effort, so all the work can be done independently.
• you can vary the length of the structure according to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe garden.

Thanks to all the advantages, such a design can be considered the best project for a greenhouse.

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Features of greenhouses for growing vegetables all year round

More and more garden lovers are coming to the conclusion that the best do-it-yourself greenhouse projects are found in models for any season, where you can harvest even in winter. For such structures, it is imperative to create a heating system that will be sufficient to maintain the optimum temperature at any time of the year.

When thinking about how to build a greenhouse for growing vegetables or flowers in the winter, you should first decide on the material of manufacture.

Polycarbonate

This material has gained popularity among gardeners, as it has a number of advantages:

• good indicators of thermal insulation;
• the design is 16 times lighter than glass;
• material flexibility.

Note! The flexibility of polycarbonate allows you to create any shape of greenhouses.

Features of the assembly of the arched version:

Helpful information! Open honeycomb planks can be sealed with sealant to reduce heat loss.

You can carry out independent installation and assembly of winter greenhouses made of polycarbonate with heating. You should follow the above recommendations, as well as prepare a drawing in advance, taking into account the dimensions of the greenhouse and summer cottage. The location is close to communications so that there are no problems with heating.

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Brick with gabled roof

Proven design for year-round harvest, great for areas with severe frosts. But such a design will require large financial costs. It consists of two rooms:

• a vestibule where a heating boiler is installed and inventory is located (2 by 2.5 m);
• greenhouse, place for plants.

Between them there is a partition, which is made of wood or other dense material. For the roof, corrugated board is used. There are several aspects that must be considered during the construction of the greenhouse.

Table 1. Aspects to consider when building a greenhouse

Components	Recommendation	Photo example
Base	Let's use a strip foundation with a depth of 0.5 m.
Walls	The masonry is 250 mm thick, and transoms should be immediately installed in the frames for ventilation in the summer.
window openings	The distance between the transoms should be 60 cm, and from the floor - 50 cm.
Roof	Maintain a slope of 30⁰. It is better to use rafter timber 70 by 100 mm.

Do-it-yourself types of heating winter greenhouses with video

A year-round harvest is provided not only by a correctly selected and mounted greenhouse design, but also by the choice of a heating system. There are several varieties applicable for greenhouses:

• furnace;
• biological;
• water;
• gas.

Each option has its own characteristics, disadvantages and advantages.

Heating with a stove

This is one of the easiest heating methods. A furnace is mounted in the vestibule, and labor from it goes along the perimeter of the structure, during the furnace there is smoke that gives off heat.

Note! When choosing stove heating, keep an eye on the ventilation system.

The advantages include ease of installation and availability of fuel, which can be any, as well as saving money. At the same time, there are also disadvantages - the lack of uniform heat and temperature changes, which adversely affects the yield.

biological option

In the process of decay, heat is released, bark, fertilizer or sawdust is applicable. At the same time, the air is moistened and the soil is fertilized. But this method is not suitable for winter, it is applicable only as an additional option.

Water

The most popular method, which requires a boiler, tank, pipes and a pump. According to the principle of operation, the system is similar to home heating, where the liquid is heated in the boiler and flows through pipes, heat is evenly distributed during circulation. The disadvantages include the complexity of installation and the cost of money, but the temperature regime will always be normal.

Gas

This is an alternative to electric heating, much cheaper. Gas burners and heaters are installed in the greenhouse, which emit a sufficient amount of heat. Most often, infrared versions of heating devices are mounted.