Best Metal Greenhouses and Timber Greenhouses
Best Metal Greenhouses and Timber Greenhouses
Start seedlings, extend the growing season, and keep prized plants protected year-round with the best greenhouse kits for home gardeners.
Greenhouses provide a controlled environment for plants to grow year-round, and for hobby gardeners, greenhouse kits are easier to install at home and the perfect alternative to building a greenhouse from scratch. They have all the bits and pieces needed to assemble a greenhouse (and a few options don’t even require tools to put them together). To suit almost any home garden, they come in a variety of sizes, styles, and materials.
The best greenhouse kits are well designed and well made, crafted from high-quality materials and with ventilation features to maintain a stable growing environment. They’re also relatively easy to install, user-friendly, and are durable enough to last several years, if not over a decade. Keep reading for the best greenhouse kits for nurturing a green thumb.
BEST OVERALL: Canopia by Palram Hybrid 6-Ft. by 4-Ft. Greenhouse Kit
BEST VALUE: Outsunny 6’x8′ Clear Polycarbonate Greenhouse – Grey
BEST MINI: Mercia 4’x2′ Timber Mini Greenhouse
How We Chose the Best Greenhouse Kits
The best greenhouse kits should be easier to assemble than DIY versions. That’s why we prioritized those that were the simplest to put together—in fact, some on our list don’t require any tools at all—as long as a quality greenhouse would be the result.
Durability and longevity are just as important as easy assembly. We chose sturdy greenhouse kits made of quality materials to last through several seasons. We also included some mini and pop-up versions that are a snap to pack up and store since some gardeners only need a temporary option.
To suit all types of gardeners, we chose greenhouse kits in a variety of sizes, from mini greenhouse kits to cover a potted plant or a flower bed, up to large walk-in sheds for serious planting. We prioritized greenhouses with ventilation features since it’s important to prevent a greenhouse from overheating. Lastly, we chose greenhouse kits with included accessories (usually shelving) when possible, as they offer gardeners more versatility and a better value.
