Shelves are considered as an integral part of any greenhouse that provides additional space to keep over-wintering tender plants safely and also support seed trays. Shelves are available in different designs and styles from the basic shelves which can be fixed to the side walls to the more functional multi-layered ones.
Shelving can easily be done on three sides of a greenhouse barring the entrance. However individuals prefer to have shelf on either side of the greenhouse for storing over-wintering plants and other small plants. One important point to be kept in mind while organizing the shelf is its height as it must benefit in the growth of plants and the gardener should be able to tend the plants easily.
There are various types of greenhouse shelves available on the market from lightweight to portable to heavy-duty ones made from durable materials. Usually you will find the best greenhouse shelves are generally made from aluminum or wood. Some of these shelves have open slats while others are designed to hold moisture by filling the shelf with a layer of gravel before setting the pots in them. Moreover, shelves made from durable plastic are also available which can be used to store pots and plants. One important point you must always consider is whichever shelf you choose it must solve the purpose and benefit in the overall growth of the plants.
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