GREENHOUSES AUSTRALIA - WINTER GARDENZ

  • Greenhouses
    • Top Selling Products
    • Greenhouses (Poly)
    • Glasshouses (Glass)
    • Shade Houses (Shade Mesh)
    • Elite Deluxe Glasshouses
    • MultiZone Grow-houses
    • Foundations
    • Shelving & Staging
    • Heating & Insulation
    • Shade & Ventilation
    • Accessories
    • Additional Parts
    • Tools
  • Commercial
    • Custom and Commercial
    • Commercial Photo Gallery
  • Buyers' Guide
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Glass vs Poly vs Film
    • Help Me Choose
    • Buyer Beware!
    • Common Questions
    • Movies & Videos
    • Why grow in a Greenhouse?
    • Greenhouse Layout Guide
    • Positioning your Greenhouse
    • Assembly Information
    • Powder Coating
    • Greenhouse Growing
    • Information >
      • Free Information Pack
      • Brochure Download
      • Online Order Form
      • Awards We've Won
      • About Winter Gardenz
      • Contact the Team
      • Recipes
      • Kindies & Schools
      • Online Shopping Info
      • Site Map
      • Stockists Page (Password)
  • Feedback
    • Testimonials
    • Photo Gallery
  • Local Stockists
  • Greenhouses
    • Top Selling Products
    • Greenhouses (Poly)
    • Glasshouses (Glass)
    • Shade Houses (Shade Mesh)
    • Elite Deluxe Glasshouses
    • MultiZone Grow-houses
    • Foundations
    • Shelving & Staging
    • Heating & Insulation
    • Shade & Ventilation
    • Accessories
    • Additional Parts
    • Tools
  • Commercial
    • Custom and Commercial
    • Commercial Photo Gallery
  • Buyers' Guide
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Glass vs Poly vs Film
    • Help Me Choose
    • Buyer Beware!
    • Common Questions
    • Movies & Videos
    • Why grow in a Greenhouse?
    • Greenhouse Layout Guide
    • Positioning your Greenhouse
    • Assembly Information
    • Powder Coating
    • Greenhouse Growing
    • Information >
      • Free Information Pack
      • Brochure Download
      • Online Order Form
      • Awards We've Won
      • About Winter Gardenz
      • Contact the Team
      • Recipes
      • Kindies & Schools
      • Online Shopping Info
      • Site Map
      • Stockists Page (Password)
  • Feedback
    • Testimonials
    • Photo Gallery
  • Local Stockists

How do I choose the best position for my Winter Gardenz Greenhouse?

Spending the time to choose the optimal position for your greenhouse will make a huge difference to your growing success.  There are a few key factors to consider when looking for your greenhouse site.  

Sun, or lack thereof will have a big impact on the success of your growing. Ensure your greenhouse will have optimal light during short winter days to maximise your year round growing potential. Positioning the greenhouse away from buildings and overhanging trees will reduce shadowing.  This will also prevent leaves getting into the guttering system.  In New Zealand it is best to avoid south-facing slopes (see image below).

Slope/Drainage, level ground is best to avoid water running into the house and for ease of construction. Ensure the site is well-drained.

Easy Access, you should allow enough room to get right around your greenhouse, a 1 metre allowance on all sides would be sufficient.  

Water, even if you plan on using a watering system, you will still need to have a hose or water supply in close proximity to your greenhouse to provide water for the plants. A great solution is to collect water off the roof and channel it into a water tank or water butt with your greenhouse gutter system.  

Wind, sheltering your greenhouse from the prevailing wind will help keep the temperature up in the key growing times of spring and autumn. If it is a particularly gusty site, you may want to consider building a windbreak on the exposed side to protect your greenhouse. These can easily be constructed using some fence posts and either wind break cloth, or trellis. Once constructed, this also creates additional growing space for beans or other similar climbing plants.

Power, if you plan on using lighting or heating in your greenhouse during winter, it is a good idea to look at the availability of services and how you will run them to your greenhouse.
Positioning a greenhouse on site australia
How to position greenhouse on site australia

Where to best position your greenhouse on your site?

Greenhouse Positioning australia
Mid summer (January) shadows
projected at 10am, 12noon and 3pm.
how to position greenhouse australia
Mid winter (July) shadows
projected at 10am, 12noon and 3pm.
Australia's Leading Brand of Domestic and Commercial Greenhouses
Innovative, Award Winning, Quality Materials and Built to Last!

Get to Know Us
Our Story
Awards
Schools & Kindies
Careers
News / Blog

Expert Advice
Movies / Videos
Using a Greenhouse
Help Me Decide
Buyer Beware
Layout / Position
Ways to Shop
Buy Online
Stockists
Mail Order
Phone Order
View Brochure
Customer Service
Contact Us
Stockists
FAQs
Delivery
Site Map

Winter Gardenz Australia Pty Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy  
Phone 1800 757 610 • 244 Eramosa Road West, Moorooduc, Victoria 3933, Australia
NZ Pat App 701580