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Practical dimensions
Footprints, doors and usable access stay visible while you compare.
Limitations in the open
What a structure cannot do sits next to what it can.
Products in context
Recommendations appear beside the problem they help solve.
Written for UK plots
Wind, winter light, planning rules and small gardens.
Choose your next job
Compare sizes, frames and glazing, and work out the whole project cost.
Explore buying guidesFind a practical format for a patio, narrow wall or compact garden.
Explore small-space growingCheck light, clearance and foundations before ordering or assembling.
Plan your installationKeep airflow, shade, frost protection and watering working together.
Explore climate and wateringStart seeds, plan crops and make better use of an unheated greenhouse.
Explore growing guidesClean safely, find compatible repair parts and prepare for bad weather.
Explore maintenance and repairsFit finder
Answer three questions about your space and setup. We’ll suggest a greenhouse format, an example to compare and a guide to help you decide. No email needed.
A starting point, not a site survey. Check the full dimensions, access, base and wall requirements before buying.
Start with your space
Compare shallow growhouses and the access they need on a paved plot.
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Balance a compact walk-in footprint with paths, staging and room to work.
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Check wall suitability, projection and door position before choosing a lean-to.
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Plan a longer walk-in with space for staging, floor crops and a clear path.
Explore 6 × 8 layouts →Greenhouse formats to compare
Start with the format that suits your plot. These examples show different footprints and glazing choices; follow the matching guide for alternatives and a fuller comparison.
A compact aluminium walk-in with clear side panels, a diffusing twin-wall roof and a steel perimeter base.
Keep in mind: Check the 565mm door width and plan summer airflow.
A green aluminium frame and large-paned toughened glass for a compact, traditional-looking growing space.
Keep in mind: The matching base is an optional extra.
A shallow timber growhouse with front-opening doors, two shelves and independently opening glazed lids.
Keep in mind: Not walk-in; allow space for the doors and lids to open.
A long, shallow lean-to with a side door, clear polycarbonate sides, diffusing roof and wall-mount kit.
Keep in mind: Needs a suitable wall and a prepared, level foundation.
Extra growing length for staging and floor crops, with an aluminium frame and a perimeter base included.
Keep in mind: Leave external access as well as room for the base.
A low timber enclosure with styrene glazing and two opening lids for seedlings and hardening off.
Keep in mind: Low plants only; this is not a substitute for tall growing space.
Your first greenhouse
Practical guidance
About our recommendations
We compare published dimensions and product details with practical UK growing guidance. Our shortlists explain where an option works and where it falls short.
Common questions
Start with your growing plan, then measure the available plot, access and door clearance. Our first-greenhouse checklist brings together the decisions about size, position, base, ventilation and equipment before you buy.
Plan the internal path and the space needed for staging, pots and mature crops, not just the outside footprint. Leave room around the structure for installation and maintenance. Our size guide compares compact and larger layouts.
Not every growing plan needs heating. Many gardeners use an unheated greenhouse for seasonal crops and protection from rain and wind. Tender plants need a crop-specific temperature plan; a greenhouse does not guarantee frost-free conditions.
Yes. The growing, climate and watering, and maintenance hubs cover crop planning, ventilation, irrigation, cleaning and repairs. For a specific issue, use the greenhouse help page to find the most relevant guide.
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