You can only use a greenhouse properly if the interior is perfect. Depending on the growing goal, the interior can be set up very comfortably using simple means to create the best possible living conditions for the plants and also to make your gardening work easier.
How can I use and set up my greenhouse correctly?
In order to use a greenhouse correctly, you should equip it appropriately, divide the interior space sensibly, create paths and provide the necessary aids such as hanging shelves, culture tables, work tables, plant trays, film cladding, lighting and climate monitoring.
A greenhouse only becomes really interesting when the shell that has just been built is set up as functionally as possible and with typical gardening equipment. Ultimately, theinterior design has to be right in order to be able to use a greenhouse correctly and to operate it as optimally as possible according to the desired type of cultivation. There are plenty of options for this, and if the interior space is divided sensibly and a little cleverly, you can even use several of them under one roof at the same time.
The favorites for greenhouse use
Although there are hardly any limits to its horticultural use, the way it is raised depends very much on the type of construction chosen and the size of the house. The following rearing methods are possible, among others:
- Own vegetable cultivation;
- Growing young plants;
- Cactus and succulent cultivation;
- Cultivation of indoor and tropical plants;
- Viticulture and breeding of exotic or alpine plants;
- Orchid and palm tree cultivation;
- Growing potted plants or ferns
- Overwintering outdoor plants
The less space is available, the more effectively it should be divided up in order to be able to use the greenhouse properly. An occupancy plan is just as helpful as sensible and species-appropriate equipment in order to grow and care for the plants in the highest possible quality.
What is typical equipment?
Hanging shelves that are attached to the roof or walls have proven particularly useful in larger houses. They save space and, with their water-permeable grids, are ideal for holding potted plants, seed trays or the tools you need. Culture tables for growing plants are also a good way to use a greenhouse properly, as their footprints above the beds allow for plenty of additional space for plants. Other essential tools include:
- Work tables and planting trays (repotting plants as well as sowing, cultivation and propagation);
- Foil coverings and roller blinds for shading light-sensitive plants;
- Lighting when there is a lack of light, especially for young plants or exotic plants during the evening hours (plant lights (€89.00 on Amazon) set up over a large area or locally);
- Measuring and control devices for indoor climate monitoring (automatic or manual soil irrigation, air humidification and heating);
Tip
In order to use a greenhouse correctly, it is important to create paths. Design and width depend on the type of individual use of the interior. Stable wooden grates laid out on the ground or roll-up walkways made of non-slip plastic are particularly comfortable and safe.
