The Greenhouse Library
Sizing, permits, glazing, winter growing, freight. Everything we get asked before an order, answered in full.
Twin-wall or multi-wall polycarbonate, and 4 mm, 6 mm or thicker? How panel structure affects insulation, light, strength, snow and hail, what thickness suits which climate, UV protection and installation details, a worked heating comparison, and how to choose the right panel for your greenhouse.
Read the guideWhere to put a greenhouse in your yard: how much winter sun you need and how to measure it, east-west vs north-south orientation, drainage, wind and shelter, trees, distance from the house, utilities, setbacks and views, a site-scoring worksheet, and the placement mistakes that are hard to undo.
Read the guideGravel, pavers, a timber frame, a perimeter footing or a concrete slab? What foundation a greenhouse needs by type and size, how each base performs for drainage, anchoring, frost and comfort, costs, a step-by-step gravel base with a materials example, and the mistakes that cause doors to stick and panels to pop.
Read the guideHow HOA rules affect a backyard greenhouse: where to find the rules, what associations typically regulate (approval, size, height, materials, color, location, screening), how to prepare an application that gets approved, timelines, what to do if you are refused, state laws on gardening, and what to check before you order.
Read the guideDo you need a permit for a backyard greenhouse? How the 200 sq ft IRC exemption works, why many towns use 120 sq ft or require zoning approval anyway, setbacks, height and lot coverage, when electricity or plumbing changes everything, HOA rules, how to check in one phone call, and what happens if you skip it.
Read the guideHow long a backyard greenhouse really lasts, component by component: frames in steel, aluminum and wood, polycarbonate and glass glazing, seals, vents and doors, how climate and site shorten or extend life, a decade-by-decade timeline, the maintenance that adds years, and signs of aging to watch.
Read the guideCheap greenhouse or premium greenhouse? What the price difference actually buys: frame, glazing, UV protection, wind and snow performance, ventilation, doors, fit and finish, lifespan and cost per year, when a budget kit makes sense, and how to tell quality apart before you buy.
Read the guideThe costs of owning a greenhouse that rarely appear on the price tag: site preparation and the base, anchoring, delivery logistics, utilities, the accessories you end up needing, heating, water, pest control, maintenance and replacement parts, insurance and permits, with a full first-year example and ways to keep each one down.
Read the guide8 by 10, 10 by 16 or 12 by 20? What fits inside each greenhouse size, realistic layouts with benches, beds and paths, how size affects temperature, cost per square foot and permits, how to match size to your goals, and the sizing mistakes owners regret most.
Read the guideTwelve honest questions to ask yourself before buying a greenhouse, grouped into purpose, space, climate, time, money and rules, with what each answer means for the size, material and features you should choose, plus a quick decision table and the warning signs to wait.
Read the guideA step-by-step greenhouse buying guide: define what it is for, set an all-in budget, choose size and site, polycarbonate or glass, frame and features that matter, ratings, permits and HOA rules, the base and delivery, a buyer's checklist and the mistakes to avoid.
Read the guidePolycarbonate or glass? A clear, neutral comparison of light, insulation, strength, hail and snow, lifespan, maintenance, looks and cost, the two families of glass greenhouse, which material suits growing and which suits a garden room, and the questions that settle it for your yard.
Read the guideWhat a backyard greenhouse really costs in 2026: price ranges by material and size, the base, delivery, assembly, permits, accessories and utilities, three complete example budgets, yearly running costs, where to save and where not to, and the questions to ask before you buy.
Read the guideAn honest look at whether a backyard greenhouse is worth it: what it really costs up front and every year, what you get back in harvests, extra growing weeks and living space, a worked payback example, who it suits and who it does not, and what to check before you buy.
Read the guideNos serres bénéficient d’une garantie de 10 ans sur la structure et de 5 ans sur les panneaux, vous assurant une installation fiable, résistante et conçue pour durer dans le temps.
Oui, nos serres sont pensées pour s’installer directement sur la terre de votre jardin, de manière simple et sécurisée. Si vous avez un sol en dur (béton, pavés, pierres ou bois) nous proposons des lits potagers adaptés, pour que vos plantations puissent pousser facilement et profiter pleinement de votre serre.
Oui, nos serres peuvent être installées facilement par des amateurs de jardinage. Chaque kit de serre est livré avec un manuel d’installation clair et détaillé, vous guidant étape par étape pour un montage simple, rapide et en toute sérénité.
Nous appliquons une politique de retour de 14 jours, ce qui signifie que vous disposez de 14 jours après réception de votre article pour demander un retour.Pour être admissible à un retour, votre article doit être dans le même état que celui dans lequel vous l’avez reçu, non porté ou non utilisé, avec les étiquettes et dans son emballage d’origine. Vous aurez également besoin du reçu ou de la preuve d’achat.
La livraison est gratuite partout en France. Dès que votre commande est confirmée, notre équipe se charge d’expédier votre serre directement à votre adresse, rapidement et sans frais supplémentaires.
