It is rare that you see a greenhouse gardener with anything but a smile. The first few days of owning a greenhouse, during the assembly process, may be one of those rare times. Many people are not prepared when it comes to assembling a greenhouse. Once the greenhouse arrives, the project may seem overwhelming. Some are just so excited to get started that they don’t take the care and time to organize and inventory the greenhouse kit parts.

Being prepared can make all the difference in the greenhouse assembly process. But before you even think about assembling your greenhouse, make sure you find the best location for a greenhouse in your yard. Once you choose the location, make sure the area is level and decide on your greenhouse flooring. Will you use gravel, dirt, bark, cement, or stone. Check with the company you are buying the greenhouse from to make sure you have the exact dimensions of the greenhouse.

Once the greenhouse arrives there are a few things you should do to make the greenhouse assembly easier. Locate the instructions and packing list. Make sure all the boxes have arrived and inventory the parts. It’s better to know if something is missing now then when you are in the middle of assembly. Gather the tools you need for the greenhouse construction, get some friends to help, and have fun!

Resources

Comprehensive check list on greenhouse assembly 

Tips to finding the best greenhouse frame

Choosing your greenhouse covering