Building A Greenhouse
Breaking Down the Cost of Greenhouse Installation
Knowing the potential hidden costs before you order a kit is essential for a successful build
Gothic vs. Round Hoop House Which One is Right for You?
Each shape offers unique benefits to growers.
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Managing a Greenhouse | Regulating Humidity & Temperatures
Keep your greenhouse or hoop house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
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What is the Best Plastic Covering to Use for a Greenhouse? Our Guide to Greenhouse Plastic
Looking for the best plastic covering for your greenhouse? Our guide will help you choose the right material for your needs.
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Greenhouse Ventilation
Greenhouse ventilation is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and productive growing environment. Proper ventilation helps to regulate temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide to oxygen ratios, which are all essential for plant growth
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The Best Drip Irrigation Systems: How to Choose an Irrigation System for Your Farm, Garden or Greenhouse
Are you looking for the perfect drip irrigation system for your plants? This guide will teach you about the different types of drip irrigation systems and help you choose the best one for your needs. With efficient water distribution and increased plant growth, a drip irrigation system is a great way to save money and improve your garden's health.
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Hoops Basics and How to Install Hoops
Putting up the hoops is one of the most dramatic steps in your build process. Finally, all of your preparation and work starts to look as big as it will be. Putting the hoops together and setting them is when the structure really starts to look like something. Read more to learn all about installing hoops for a hoop house.
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Stabilizing Your Hoop House for All Kinds of Weather
Ridge poles, optional purlins, and cross connectors work together to connect and stabilize the hoops on a hoop house structure. Learn how these components work together to create a sturdy structure.
How to Install Ground Posts for a Hoop House
Learn how to anchor your hoop house or greenhouse with properly installed ground posts. Learn from this step by step guide from Bootstrap Farmer.
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Greenhouse and Hoop House Flooring Options
You will want to read this before you decide what to install as your hoop house floor! Learn about different ways to increase drainage and mitigate flooding issues with your greenhouse floor choices. There are a wide variety of options when it comes to flooring in a hoop house and each has its own pluses and minuses.
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Installing Hip and Baseboards on a Hoop House
The baseboards and hip braces of your hoop house build are the final attachment points between each hoop. Learn how to properly install them on your hoop house kit from Bootstrap Farmer.
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What Materials Do You Need For a Hoop House Build Project?
Before you get ready to build a DIY hoop house, we recommend you get a good grasp on what materials are best for the build. Read about the pros and cons of different building materials that are used to create DIY backyard greenhouses, high tunnels, and hoop houses.
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