You have now decided that you need to get a greenhouse and started out on the process of planning. You find the process of planning to be if not bigger than the structure itself and as confusing, coming up with a lot of unanswered questions. Where will you start? There are many options available, but you need to know what type of greenhouse will suit you best, the size of greenhouse required for your needs, where will you locate it, will you want a ready to install kit or will you start by constructing it from scratch by your self. This planning stage can take up to several months even more than the actual time you will spend in constructing or setting it up. There will be plenty of decisions to be made before you actually set about ordering your green house. The most important criteria are affordability. How much money would it cost will depend on your demand for it. The type of climatic condition where it will be eventually located is another factor to consider.

Decide on the volume of space you will need; how many doors and vents and how large are the plants and the types you want to grow. Discuss the amount you can spend and whether it will buy the structure that fits your need. On the long run you will find that settling for a cheaper one may cost you more in the end.

Deciding on the style of the green house is the least of all your problems and is of course a matter of personal taste. Have in mind that stylish structures would enhance the cost as well putting you out of budget. But if you can afford it deciding on a stylish one that matches the design of your house and its environs will no doubt not only give you satisfaction, it will be aesthetically pleasing to the eye and add value to your property.

The other most important factor to consider is the type of greenhouse best suited to withstand your weather conditions. If your winters are harsh you need to have strong and sturdy frames, peaked roof and strong glazing, etc.

Or you experience extremely hot summer with milder winters; look for less costly wooden frames. Rust-proof sturdy aluminum frames are best for wet winters.

Find out if you need to get permission to set up a greenhouse and what are the legalities these entail.

To help you decide on the size you will want, will depend on available space, purpose and of course your budget. You will find that if you settle for a size larger than what is immediately required will pay in the long run when you find yourself running out of space.

The purpose of wanting a greenhouse is another deciding factor of the type of greenhouse you want, whether you need it to start seedlings, to grow flowers or to extend your growing season. If your need is just to start seedlings then a cheaper collapsible one or a cold frame is what you want. A larger construction with good insulation that is lightly sealed will be your requirement if you want it to grow flowers. If your need is for growing vegetables and fruit you will need a lot more space to move around and height that tomatoes and other plants require.

These are some of the main deciding factors to know ahead to help you when shopping for your greenhouse.