Greenhouses

Greenhouses for sale

Broadly speaking, Shedstore have two main types of greenhouses for sale, these are “free standing” and “lean to”. Both these greenhouse types can be bought in all the material types – wooden, aluminium and polycarbonate. Additionally, both “free standing” and “lean to” models can be bought in mini, small, and large sizes.

Traditional (Free standing) models

Traditional or free standing greenhouses are a type of greenhouse that stands freely on their own and have both a front and back side and do not need a wall or fence to “lean” against.

Lean to models

A lean to greenhouse is a type of home greenhouse that enables buyers to maximise their available space. Lean to greenhouses lean against a fence, or wall on one side and offer a cost and space-saving opportunity.

What materials are used in greenhouse manufacture?

There are three predominant materials used to manufacture greenhouses, all have their own “pros and cons”. You will find all three types at Shedstore, these are wooden, aluminium and polycarbonate. We summarise these three types below:

1)     Wooden (greenhouse sheds)

Our wooden greenhouses (also known as greenhouse sheds) are available in both traditional and contemporary designs and are manufactured from top-quality timber from leading brands. Our greenhouse sheds are dip or pressure treated and typically carry ten to fifteen year anti-rot guarantees.

2)     Aluminium

Our aluminium greenhouses are an excellent choice and deliver superb strength and toughness, whilst also providing low maintenance. Aluminium greenhouses are highly durable, and their stylish appearance is attractive to many customers.

3)     Polycarbonate

If you want to buy a sturdy and unbreakable greenhouse, choose a model from our polycarbonate greenhouses range. Typically featuring an aluminium frame, we stock polycarbonate for its durability and strength, which is stronger even than toughened glass. Polycarbonate panels are virtually unbreakable.

What different sizes of greenhouses are sold?

There is no “industry standard”, but here at Shedstore we broadly break down our home greenhouses into three main sizing groups, “mini”, “small” and “large”:

Mini greenhouses

Our cold frames and mini greenhouses range from 4’x2’ to 6’x2’ in size. These are ideal for encouraging youngsters into gardening and for adult newcomers “trying their hand at gardening”.  Mini greenhouses are also ideal for making the most of available space, particularly where space is restricted.

Small greenhouses

Our small greenhouses range from 4’x2’ to 6’x8’ in size. They again are ideal for restricted space, but you might be surprised at how much can be packed into a small greenhouse. Make most of the sunlight and enjoy growing fruit, flowers, and vegetables in our range of small lean-to and small free standing .

Large greenhouses

Our large greenhouses range from 6’x8’ to 12’x10’ in size and provide ample space to grow all the fruit and vegetables you desire. Perfect for seedlings, cuttings, over wintering of plants as well as for storage as greenhouse sheds. Once you buy a large greenhouse you will ask “How did I manage without ?”

Walk in greenhouses

If you looking to buy a “walk in” greenhouse, ensure you buy a model that is sufficiently tall. We recommend buying a greenhouse of at least 6’ in height.

Do you sell greenhouse accessories?

Yes! Browse and shop through an extensive range of greenhouse accessories. This includes adjustable workbenches, base kits, irrigation kits, lighting systems, roof vents, shading kits, shelving, side louvre window openers and trellis kits.

Also, when buying a particular greenhouse brand/model specific options become available, these include the general accessories above but could also include a base kit, blinds, cold frames, cresting, gutter connection kit, heater, portable fan, potting bench, solar lighting, and watering system.

Do you have cheap greenhouses available?

Our cheap greenhouses are perfect for those just beginning their adventures in gardening. This range includes both wooden and plastic options to suit your tastes. To view our lowest-cost greenhouses, simply apply the price filter on the left hand side of this page and tick the top few price bands with your preferred price range.

What colour options do I have when buying a greenhouse?

The majority of our aluminium greenhouse frames are silver in colour with green being the next most popular colour. Also, increasingly popular are grey and black. Most of our wooden greenhouse sheds have a natural treated attractive wooden finish. Customers can paint their wooden greenhouses themselves if they prefer a painted finish.

What are your delivery options for greenhouses?

We also deliver all of our greenhouses promptly and for free to many UK mainland postcodes, with 'pick-a-day' options available on selected lines. Read our delivery information at this link.

Greenhouse buying guide and essential questions

If you need more information on the types of greenhouses available, then read our helpful “10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying A Greenhouse” blog post which highlights useful aspects to consider before you buy. This comprehensive post tackles areas such as size, positioning, design, base, frame, glazing, doors, ventilation, staging/shelving, and essential greenhouse accessories.

Let Shedstore resolve all your home greenhouse queries

Do you need help in selecting the best greenhouse near me? Let our experts talk you through greenhouse styles, materials and sizes that are available for your budget. Please feel free to contact us in any of the following ways:

• Telephone number - 0333 003 0518
• Contact form – this is available on our contact page
• Live chat – do you need to speak now? If so, click on the Live Chat link at the bottom-left of any page