A Greenhouse From Plastic Bottles
Have you ever thought about getting a greenhouse for your garden? If you have then you may also have thought that you either don't have the space or the money to get one. A common misconception when it comes to these items is that they are expensive and can only be bought from specialists. This is no longer true as you are able to make your own green or glass house from other material.
Greenhouse from plastic bottles
It is possible to build your own greenhouse using plastic bottles. The key to doing this is to use plastic bottles that are the same shape as they will fit together better. You will also need to have some timber to create the frame for your greenhouse. You should also have some cane to support your bottles. The average greenhouse will need to have around 1200 plastic bottles for the walls. Once you have created your frame you will need to cut the top and bottom off your bottles and stack the in each other to create a long tube. Put the can through the tub and the fit it to your frame. Do this until all the walls are complete and you will have a plastic bottle greenhouse.
Glass house from old windows
If you find yourself getting new widows for your house then you should think twice before throwing the old windows away. You can use your old windows to create a glass house for your plants. To do this you will need to find plans for a glass house and find out if you can construct one on your property. Once this is done, you will need some basic carpentry tools, framing timber and concrete blocks for support.
Glasshouses from windscreens
You do not only have to use old windows to create your own glasshouses. Old windscreens can be used to create a glass house for your garden. To do this you should get some smashed windscreen and timber for the frame. Unlike other greenhouses the frame should be that of a tent so the windscreens can be placed like roof tiles. When you place the windscreens make sure that they overlap a bit so that no other air can get into your greenhouse.
Greenhouses from recycled materials
Recycled materials are something else that you can use to make your own greenhouses. One type of recycled material that you can use is old plastic. To do this you will need to create a frame for the greenhouse out of wood or even used plastic tubing. When the frame is up, simply nail your recycled plastic to it.
Where you get the materials for the greenhouse
The one problem that you may find is when it comes to getting your materials. For a plastic bottle greenhouse you need to have 1200 plastic bottles and this can be rather hard to come by. For this reason many will say that this is a project for a number of people as you will be able to procure bottle from each household. Old windows can come from renovation building sites or you can ask around for some. Scrap yards are the best place to go to for windscreen that have cracks and have been smashed.
Building your own greenhouse from plastic bottles and other recycled materials is not only cheaper than buying one but also better for the environment. It is best to just keep an eye out for these materials than looking to spend any money on them.
