From boosting physical activity to reducing stress, gardening provides many benefits. To nurture their passion for plants, many gardeners get their own greenhouses. Whether it’s the size of a small shed or a more extravagant structure, your greenhouse will offer three important benefits. 

Why You Should Add a Greenhouse to Your Backyard

1. Convenient Storage

If you’re like most gardeners, you have a variety of supplies, tools, and equipment to keep track of. When you store them in a shed, garage, or a room in your house, you’ll need to bring them outside every time you garden. With a greenhouse, you’ll be able to store all of your gardening accessories in the same place where you grow your plants, allowing you to work more conveniently and efficiently. 

2. Weather Protection 

As some of the greatest threats to any garden, thunderstorms, blizzards, strong winds, droughts, and other harsh weather can wreak havoc on your plants. In addition, many plants only thrive in certain temperatures or seasons, such as the humid Summers or rainy Springs.

A greenhouse protects your hard work from the elements and gives you control of the temperature. That means you’ll be able to grow your flowers, vegetables, and other plants no matter the weather or season.  

3. Pest Protection

Pests and predators pose a significant threat to your garden, the most common offenders being deer, squirrels, and insects like spider mites, root maggots, and cabbage worms. With a greenhouse, you can avoid these pests and predators without using traps or harmful pesticides. The sheeting on the exterior will prevent insects from flying into the greenhouse, and closing the area’s doors will keep other mammals out.

Take your garden to the next level with a greenhouse from The Wooden Branch, located in Wilmington, OH. This family-owned and -operated company has specialized in greenhouses, barns, sheds, and other structures for over 20 years. Serving all of Dayton and Central Ohio, they offer a variety of high-quality greenhouses and convenient features like windows, hanging basket rods, wood shelving, and steel skirting. Learn more about their products and services online, and call (937) 382-7337 for a free estimate.