If you have a passion for plants and flowers, why not consider building an inspiring greenhouse right in your backyard?
Greenhouses foster a microclimate that allows you to cultivate plants, herbs, and vegetables regardless of the outdoor conditions. These enclosed spaces can be built as DIY projects or custom-sized to fit perfectly in your backyard. Check out some fantastic how-to ideas below for constructing your own backyard greenhouse!
1. Cape Cod Greenhouse
This stunning greenhouse, made of glass and steel with a sturdy stone base, is beautifully encircled by potted plants and vibrant greenery. (via BC Greenhouse Builders)
2. Wonderful Greenhouse Space.
This 320 square foot (16′ x 20′) steel frame greenhouse is designed to handle hail, strong winds, and heavy, wet snow during the spring. It features a concrete base with a gravel floor, providing a sturdy foundation. The layout allows for both horizontal and vertical gardening, plus there’s plenty of space to sit back, relax, and enjoy all that a greenhouse has to offer. (via CSI Hobby Greenhouses)
3. Greenhouse With Hanging Plants.
This greenhouse showcases beautiful hanging baskets filled with vibrant plants, along with a raised bed that features a charming water fountain. The stone flooring is both durable and easy to maintain, and there’s even a sink available for watering your plants. (via BC Greenhouse Builders)
4. English Garden Greenhouse Shed.
The upper shelves in this greenhouse are equipped with grow lights to enhance natural sunlight, making it possible to grow plants all year round. The slatted design of the shelves allows water to drain down onto the brick floor below. Plus, hoses make it super easy to water the plants. The exterior features a charming brick foundation. (via Karen Aitken and Associates)
5. Contemporary Greenhouse Shed.
This stunning greenhouse was specially designed to provide plenty of natural light for indoor plant growth. It’s surrounded by lovely gardens, perfect for enjoying the summer in Seattle, Washington. (via Architectural Glass/Greg Carman)
6. Vegetable Garden Greenhouse.
Check out this fantastic twin-wall polycarbonate greenhouse paired with corrugated metal raised garden beds. It’s a truly efficient setup for growing plants! (via BC Greenhouse Builders)
7. Garden Room with Spa and Greenhouse.
The greenhouse is linked to a cozy garden room featuring a spa. Inside, you’ll find tropical plants thriving through the winter, while vegetables and flowers are getting ready for spring. A plexiglass roof connects the greenhouse to the heated garden room. Simple benches made from plastic and concrete blocks provide seating, and wire shelving offers additional space for your plants. The floor is covered with 3/8″ pea stone and has a drainage pipe underneath to keep it dry. (via Garden Tech Horticultural Services)
8. Greenhouse Solarium.
Surrounding a cozy sitting area, there are raised beds filled with various plants, making it a perfect spot for relaxing or even getting some work done from home! Fans help keep the area nice and cool. (via Meridian Estate Greenhouses)
9. Backyard Greenhouse Living.
This uniquely designed industrial greenhouse measures 60 feet by 20 feet, totaling 1200 square feet. Inside, it offers an ideal space for both entertaining and unwinding. (via Groundswell Design Group)
10. Greenhouse Shed Roof.
This one-of-a-kind, free-standing lean-to is designed to soak up as much sunlight as possible throughout the day. (source: BC Greenhouse Builders)
