greenhouse design

barry s

Hi
I have just ordered a new greenhouse but am unsure whether to lay a solid floor or just a path down the centre and plant into the ground after fertilizing the soil.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Barry
 

Marlorena

Other members may beg to differ on this but I'm only speaking from my experience as I've done it both ways, and I much prefer the plant in the ground with a path down the middle... mine currently is on patio type paving slabs and it has to be fixed solid otherwise gales will move the structure... I hate it, and would gladly get rid of these awful slabs... I cannot plant in the ground..as I can't get the slabs up and too much trouble..

When I gardened in windy Cornwall, I had a 8 x 6 and got it planted in a ready prepared soil bed and it remained solid.. I think I had the base buried slightly and firmed in if I recall... I had soil borders with a paved path down the middle...  I grew melons and all sorts in the soil... I wish I still had it that way...  best of luck.. 

magnblase

I agree Marlorena. I keep my 10x12 glass cool house busy most of the year because I have the floor beds. Just put out some greens under a makeshift cloch and though they will like sit a while with the cold, we'll have lovely salad greens in Feb.