FRE.E BOOK...... Greenhouse Maintenance

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Greenhouse Maintenance

For setting up your greenhouse you would need items including about one and a half dozen squeeze clips, a roll of duct tape, 3 rolls heavy duty 3M clear tape, 6 mm clear plastic, 18 ratcheting tie downs, 4 to 8 T posts, 10 x 20 Universal canopy and optional lights and heaters. While assembling the greenhouse, it would be convenient to seek assistance of 2-3 persons who may be your friends or family members. These people could give you a helping hand in setting up the framework and holding things in position while you install them. While making connections, duct tape must be used properly so as to ensure that connection points are leakproof.

First, you must connect the 18 tie-downs to connect to the upper part of the frame. You may use four T posts to support the four corners of the structure. Once this is done, place an extra T-post inside the frame and drill it at least 12" into the ground. In the next step, use the plastic sheet to cover your greenhouse. Stretch the sheet over framework that has already been installed, using a ladder. Use some heavy objects like stones, piles of gravel or even flowerpots so that the sheet remains firmly on the ground and does not blow away by wing.

Congratulations! You have made your very own low-cost greenhouse.

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