Start your own gardening journey with our Small and MiniGreenhouses. Starting from just 3x6 feet, these greenhouses are perfect for those with small gardens or who just want to grow a small number of plants in a protected environment.
With over 25 years in the garden buildings market, our self-manufactured greenhouses are the perfect planting solution for any garden.
Our guide to greenhouses is a great place to start if you want to compare options before buying.
Get a greenhouse that fits you from our selection below.
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FAQs
Our greenhouses start from only 3x6 feet in size, which is 18 square feet. This will fit even tiny gardens.
Legally, the only requirement for most gardens in the UK is that outdoor buildings must not take up more than50% of the original garden space. There are some other restrictions on positioning and protected land, though. Check out our guide to greenhouse planning permission for full details.
Why Choose a Small Greenhouse?
A smaller greenhouse can be the perfect fit for those with small gardens or a compact patio or planting corner. These mini units are also useful for starting out small and not wanting to commit to a large planting hobby. A small greenhouse provides the ideal solution, allowing your passion to flourish without being too big or cumbersome.
What materials are our small greenhouses made from?
We have a selection of mini wooden greenhouses with durable frames guaranteed for 10 years. Wood is superior for insulation and decoration potential, although some maintenance is required. For windows, all our greenhouses use safe and cost-effective plastic polycarbonate glazing.
Although stocks vary, we also have a selection of metal greenhouses available in small sizes for you to choose from.
What can you grow in a small greenhouse?
Most mini greenhouses can still support tall plants such as tomato vines and potted trees, as these greenhouses are only smaller horizontally. The only exception to this would be a portable greenhouse which has a frame of shelves - these will only fit small potted plants and seed trays.
Generally, your small greenhouse will still enable you to grow a good few exotic plants, as well as to support more common UK plants through winter. As long as they won’t grow out of the ceiling or spread to a large horizontal space, you will have room.
Does a small greenhouse need a base or foundation?
Most greenhouses come without a floor, so that water can escape easily when plants have been watered. All of our small models can be placed directly on a solid, level surface with adequate drainage, although you can give it a raised base if you wish to.
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