Black and Decker The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses 3rd Edition
Build Your Own Greenhouses, Hoophouses, Cold Frames & Greenhouse Accessories
by ; Chris Peterson
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Pub Date 13 Jun 2023 | Archive Date 18 May 2023
Quarto Publishing Group – Cool Springs Press | Cool Springs Press
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Description
A start-to-finish book on building greenhouses for the home gardener, this is the most complete book on DIY greenhouses you’ll find anywhere. Featuring full-color step-by-step photos and comprehensive how-to instructions, the book features full plans for structures that are designed to extend the gardening season.
From ornate, Victorian-style greenhouses to basic cold frames and simpler kits, you’re sure to find a project that meets your needs and fits your space. The projects include:
- DIY Gabled Greenhouse
- PVC Hoophouse
- Sun Porch Kit
- Shed-Style Greenhouse
- Old-Window Greenhouse
- Low-Maintenance Sunroom
- Companion projects, including a Cold Frame Box, Raised Planting Bed, Potting Bench, and Trellis Planter
- And more!
Also included is an updated look at new materials and products, along with tips for siting and orienting, which will help you make good design choices. Complete sections on heaters, ventilation, and watering systems show you how to set up and operate your greenhouse for maximum benefit. Building a greenhouse, even a relatively complex “stick-built” style, is a surprisingly easy DIY project and one that is sure to delight any gardener in your family.
Find all of the most up-to-date information you need to build and run your own greenhouse, all in one place!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760382189 |
| PRICE | US$34.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
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Featured Reviews
Terry B, Reviewer
If you want to build or have someone else build you a greenhouse, this is a good book!
The book begins by having you decide where in your yard you want to place the greenhouse, this is very important as you need to plan for sun exposure and to decide how much shade your plants will need.
You will also want to consider how much your greenhouse will be affected by wind, sun and the proximity of trees - due to falling branches.If you are putting in plumbing, you need to put the greenhouse close to the house.
The materials you use to build your greenhouse depend on how simple or elaborate your greenhouse is - a simple one needs a plastic and wood frame, while a more elaborate one could use glass, metal and stone floors.
This book gives you a variety of plans, and it discusses drainage, lighting, irrigation, heating, ventilation and cooling.
The variety of structures is amazing, from an old fashioned glass Victorian greenhouse, to an A-Frame greenhouse, to a sturdy sunroom, and a geodesic dome!
Enjoy browsing through this book of plans and designs, you will find the structure you need!
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