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A portable greenhouse is often a miniature greenhouse for hobbyists and plants enthusiasts. All it requires is a level ground and a drain to keep it dry where you grow and culture plants the whole year round if you like. The one thing that is great with portable greenhouses is that it could be moved around to get the best sun any season of the year. It is plant growing mobility at best. You could even transport small portable greenhouses to a relative’s house if you are going out of town for a period of time. All you do is pick it up and move. While it is true that there are many portable greenhouses that are not really very portable as far as portability goes, there are small portable greenhouse… … Read entire article »

It is not every day that you build a greenhouse. When you decide you wish to install a greenhouse, you will want the best and the most affordable. We say “the best you can afford” since popular knowledge teaches us that building a greenhouse is expensive. More often than not, a decent-looking greenhouse costs at least $500 to build; and that’s for the materials alone. If your skill will not take you do build one and you opt to hire a contractor, the cost will definitely go higher. Still, building a greenhouse does not have to be expensive. Take note of these tips that will help you lower the cost of your construction: 1.Design according to your need. Savings start in your design. Ideally, the smaller your greenhouse is, the cheaper… … Read entire article »

Spring is a time for rejuvenation. It is a time for growth and ideal time to repot the orchids. There are times though when orchids have to be repotted spring or not. When the orchids outgrow their containers and when the mix that the orchids are planted on is deteriorating, repotting has to be done. Deteriorating potting mix will result to orchid roots that are black and mushy. The deterioration will result in bark that easily crumbles when rubbed by the fingers. The orchid has outgrown its container when the moss that it is planted on is already compact. A compact moss holds less water limiting the activity of the roots of the orchid affecting its health. The following are suggestions in selecting a potting material for the orchid to thrive… … Read entire article »

During winter, insulation keeps cold air out and keeps warm air inside the greenhouse. During hot weather, insulation keeps the temperature of your greenhouse stable. Proper insulation prevents heat loss and does not force your heating system to work as much; hence you don’t have to spend more on electric bill. You know how important proper insulation is for your greenhouse; doing it is not that complicated too. The principle of proper insulation is to have a building material that will be able to absorb heat from an external source, store this heat internally, and release it slowly over time. In practical terms, your insulation materials should be able absorb and store heat from the earth and the sun during the day, and release this heat slowly as the temperature dips… … Read entire article »