How to Protect your Greenhouse from the Wind

[@tbryan3301]

also, when you assemble it - get gorilla glue and glue the brackets together - helps with stability

[@SpadeAce]

Hey Mel, I just want to stop and say I love your calm and relaxing demeanor. I think you should keep making videos!

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

Well done my friend. These inexpensive greenhouses are great, but are very light and not strong. Reinforcement is key.

[@mermaidlafemme1022]

One word BRILLIANT xxx🤗😀

[@necturus6361]

Well done. I will def be able to do this to prevent it from blowing down the hill again!

[@blairtheageese5269]

Nice job Yes the wind seems to be the biggest problem with these portable green house , B C Canada

[@savaughiefrench9901]

Thanks for sharing. I recently ordered a greenhouse and you've given me many ideas. I can't wait for it to come.

[@donnastafford9799]

I just had mine green house delivered thanks for great ideas for strengthening and making a nice floor. I appreciate your well done video. I’m in Missouri and it’s still cold but I’m ready to start some seeds as soon as I get my green house together.

[@Montina_Paullin]

That is so cute! I got one of these greenhouses but it's still snowing here so haven't put it up yet. It gets really windy, too & staking the sides is a great idea! I really like the pavers with the pots & stuff on the sides & the pea gravel for drainage. You've given me some really great ideas & helpful hints! Thank you! 😊

[@FromTheHeart-777]

Thanks so much Mel. Ordering the zip ties now. Just spent hours putting up a greenhouse, and have the landscaping fabric and rebar. The zip ties are a great idea for reinforcement and for the shelves. Thanks again.

[@IMOO1896]

This is exactly what I’m looking for, almost the same greenhouse. Those stones and pea gravel on the inside will be a great source of humidity also.Thanks so much for sharing your technique with us.

[@sandraandersen9837]

Many thanks for a very articulate and descriptive explanation for a lady who needs it.

[@meehan302]

Thanks for sharing that practical tip. Mel.

[@nancygriffith9705]

Great tips. I actually have the double greenhouse just like yours and had the horror of picking it up after the wind blew it over last year so I'll be using some of your tips thank you so much take care God bless

[@user-su2ny6ij8l]

Yes, this is very helpful. I'm a beginner. Thanks!

[@brandia2904]

Thanks for the video. You convinced me to buy one. I was hesitant about buying one because of the reviews. I figured I might have to reinforce it somehow and you showed me how to do so. Thanks, now I can winterize my plants this year with the greenhouse modifications.

[@halequin117]

The paving idea is so good and looks really nice, thanks for the tips

[@amysnipes4245]

Thanks for your great reinforcement ideas. I'm looking for my first inexpensive greenhouse and will definitely be using your ideas.

[@Thathumanoverthere1701]

Lovely, thank you for the video and tips.

[@cmg565]

I just received my walk-in greenhouse. This video has been very helpful, now I have a better idea on how to make it stronger. Thank you

[@homesteadingwithapurpose9681]

Thank you so much for the information. I purchased an 8x10 green house from Amazon for my husband. We were concerned when it arrived how to reinforce it. Your video was very helpful.

[@thavynator]

Thanks for all the tips!

[@valoriegriego5212]

Wow, what a great idea...very helpful. Thanks!🙂

[@beckysheetz4343]

Well done, excellent video!

[@juliazimmerman3410]

Super job! Thank you!

[@equatorheat1858]

amazing info!! perfect wind for this video

[@bobanzikic779]

Job well done . I would have used the wooden fence as the main support by strapping the inner frame through the plastic and screwing it to the timber fence which looks very secure and stable . I would have done this on all eight points of the greenhouse therefore avoiding any trip hazards . Happy gardening from Australia 🦘

[@cathylittle6304]

Brilliant idea 💡

[@chrislilly1463]

Thank you for taking the time for this! Great ideas. repurposing tree stakes is a fantastic idea.

[@primrozie]

Looks really nice!

[@tales_of_the_crypto1583]

Got a couple of these, thanks for the tips!👍

[@big.cofficial7963]

Thank You for the input. I just bought myself a greenhouse and the tips will help out alot. Thank you so much. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@anthonywalsh2828]

Great video thanks

[@arhodes2866]

Thank you so much for this video. Lovely presentation as well.

[@annaleechrista]

These are great ideas! Definitely getting some stakes and zip ties for mine.

[@brookshanyh8538]

This video was lovely to watch and very informative I’m going to pass this video along to other!

[@doe729]

Did a really nice job, it all looks so pretty.

[@dougtexas9075]

Great job !!! I've found the black zip ties last longer than the white ones. A small green house is good for starting seedlings. A 250 watt infer-red bulb can add enough heat for the winter. This is my plan. Hopefully it will work.

[@h.a3567]

This is very helpful Thankyou! 🌸

[@chathuramadusanka6054]

Great Video.Thanks👍

[@SteffiesGarden]

Great idea. Just purchased my second greenhouse. The other one blew away. We had another wind day and I watched my greenhouse house struggle to stay up. These ideas will help a lot. Thank you. I have subscribed to your channel. ❤

[@SJ-gj7mx]

Was a very good video, actually one of the best

[@randolphfriend8260]

Nice! ❤ Thank you.

[@jjharveyMI]

Love it!

[@debbielicona5030]

Best ideas I hv yet to see , thank u

[@sharonupchurch6734]

Very helpful!

[@by1067]

Nice. Thanks for info

[@stevensheef5495]

Hello Mel, thank you for this video! My greenhouse got taken away by the wind, so here I am.

[@daieast6305]

good, now you have learned to build the frame with wood and plastic skin on inside and outside for added warmth with still air between two layers and a cotton rope over it to anchor down...much cheaper in the long run. only question left is what shape will you choose? i chose a quanset style so the skin lays over the rounded roof and drapes down the sides which means most of the skin is one big rectangle and that is how the plastic is sold.

[@jcmacdonald4649]

Thanks! I got some great ideas from this that I plan to use! :)

[@stacijones6706]

Thank you for this idea

[@nathanrobinson7741]

Awesome, gave me a good idea!

[@meracardona]

It looks beautiful where you placed it and what you have under on the floor. Thanks for the ideas❤🇨🇦

[@jeanniechristy3885]

Very nice job! Very helpful😊

[@skipranirani9817]

Thank u for sharing ❤

[@dallywilliams6606]

Great idea with the solar lights 😀

[@tabreshiafultz1]

Wish I would have seen this vid before today. Had strong winds and heavy rain and my greenhouse blew over twice and lost several plants I almost gave up but imma try this method out. Thank you for sharing. New subie ❤️ 😎

[@daieast6305]

throw a cotton rope over that baby and anchor it down!

[@ewelina3803]

Thank you. This was helpful.

[@CKKC-uq5nk]

Nice job, I just got mine today!!

[@kateenamaria3336]

This video was very helpful for me, thank you

[@anntappin5327]

Very helpful. Thank you . 🌺

[@singerjo5791]

Great tutorial!

[@user-hc7mv9ks5u]

beautiful

[@user-dv9ff8zk7x]

Loved the idea of the solar lights

[@emmaraft4854]

Such good ideas, and so achievable. Thank you,

[@YolaWells]

Hi from England thankyou for your advice I have just got a plastic green house and will stake my green house x

[@loadi2865]

Very good video, actually one of the best..Thanks Lady...

[@user-dv9ff8zk7x]

Your idea works very very well thank you

[@dwil5526]

Great video. It really helped.

[@gardeningwithmel]

Glad it helped. It's still holding up and we've had a lot if rain and winds lately...

[@KHKH-os6kt]

Wow, a jet powered green house, cool.

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Thank you for sharing how you reinforced your greenhouse. I did this search because I was looking for ways to recure my two 17ft x 7ft x 7ft greenhouses and not take away from their appeal. I like how you are using the large pavers. I was planning to put some down in my backyard for my fire pit table and patio chairs. How are your plants doing? do you grow vegetables in your backyard? Again, thank you for sharing your video on securing your greenhouse.

[@gardeningwithmel]

Glad you liked the vid! Its still holding up nicely. My Seedlings are doing great in there for this growing season..

[@1nikg]

Thanks so much for this , Ive gotten some amazing tips from you as gale force winds love to visit us here even in summer. And mines has ended up the neighbours garden already. Yes this video was extremely helpful, thanks again from Scotland. I hope you're greenhouse is doing well. Subbed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🪴

[@gardeningwithmel]

Thank you it's still standing 💪!

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

Very nice. Great tips. I just got mine and was a bit disappointed after watching negative reviews from other people. Looks like you’ve really made it work. I had planned to reinforce mine. Your video is definitely helpful. I do love the flooring and setup you have. Love the solar lights. I may try those. I plan to run little led lights if possible.. but these solar light might be much easier. Thank you. Excellent video. 😊

[@EchotaisHealing]

I like these reinforcement ideas. it would be nice of course if they just made them sturdier in the first place, but when you're in a temporary space or when you're on a budget, these inexpensive greenhouses can't be beat. Thanks for sharing this! IDK if you will see this comment as it's two years later, but in case you do, I'm curious as to how it's held up in that time? Oh! You answered this just a month ago I see, good to know it's held up well!

[@alanbenson1688]

Really like this video and tips, I will do some of these

[@vivianhannah941]

Great job!!!!I just bought this same greenhouse and I love it. Growing peppers , garlic , cilantro and parsley. This video helped me so much thank you

[@PeppersPlantsnPowerTools]

Thanks for the walkthrough. I have one greenhouse but am planning to purchase a bigger one. Your video for stabilizing them is exactly what I needed to see! Including the groundwork because now I can also make it level which also helps with its stability. Thanks again. Subscribed♥️

[@scheralgreider5406]

Good tips. Also you have a beautiful voice!

[@gardeningwithmel]

Thank you for the compliment.

[@danielrucker9618]

Wow talk about make the most of it worth your time

[@ebou4714]

Love it! I’ll be doing the same 😄

[@charitymachiela9754]

zipties and ductapes are lifesavers! How d

[@brianspivey9254]

Nice informative video, I just hope that people will shop around before purchasing one. The one that I have from Wayfair, has torn already and one of the zippers has broken. Your covering looks to be a much better quality compared to the one that I have, which resembles a plain sheet of plastic 81.00 wasted I guess

[@daieast6305]

a wood frame is easy to build and doesn't have to be perfect and the plastic for the skin and a small hand powered staple-gun is cheap and easy but do not forget to throw a piece of cotton rope over it. with a wood frame it is not difficult to provide an inside and an outside skin so that the still air between two layers is warmer..... live and learn, no mistakes, only lessons!

[@nawaloka]

Great tips for reinforcing the greenhouse! I just purchased one on Amazon, and planning to do the same with yours. May I ask if you take the green house down during off season? I read on the reviews that the plastic cover won't last very long if being left on the entire year. I would like to know how I can extend the life of my green house. Some people say they spray theirs down with uv protection but I have no idea with which ones to get.

[@gardeningwithmel]

Since I live in zone 9a which I leave up all year long and don't plan to take down. For the price I paid so far it is doing well, with no issues. If I notice any breakdown or wear and tear, I'll just repurchase and reinforce it the same way.

[@suethomassen1520]

I attached a thin bamboo blind to the top/roof, and used the cords to tie it down. This gives it abit of protection from the sun, [plants too], and using tent pegs to secure, this just anchors it down. I saw on other site, the plastic will perish, leaving bits on ground, so either put away in winter or look to cover the whole thing??

[@user-dv9ff8zk7x]

I got a small on and tied it to my post and then I put 4 bricks around it now I did get like the one in the video I'm gong to put it near my shed

[@patricialackey5638]

❤

[@lyecry]

Hello, looks great. I’m putting mine up today. One question, did you leave the plastic cover up during the winter? I’ve seen some videos talking about how it deteriorates.

[@gardeningwithmel]

I've left mine up and it is still going strong. I'm in ZONE 9a in Texas, so we don't have much of a winter, but if you live in a zone that has harsher winters you could cover it with a tarp or blanket if you choose. But, if I notice deterioration over the years I would just purchase another one, they don't cost much!

[@loveudon6972]

Good on ya luv 👍🤠🦘

[@spicytropics]

Thanks for the education. How can that style greenhouse be reinforced if it’s out in open wind like in the middle of your beautiful yard? .d

[@gardeningwithmel]

In my opinion, you could do it the same way,but with more zipties. But personally, I wouldn't recommend it. Not sure it would last as long.

[@spicytropics]

I thought the same. The greenhouse style used in your story seem better place against other structures. Thanks for the reply! -d

[@brad4527]

That was a great video! loved all your updates to reinforce the Gh! great idea with the T post! how has it held up? I'm in NJ, so we do get snow. should I take it down for winter? Thank you, Brad.

[@gardeningwithmel]

I live in zone 9a so I leave mine up all year long. Since it gets cold where you are, in the winter months, maybe cover it.

[@brad4527]

@@gardeningwithmel I'm thinking the plastic might crack or the snow might collapse it. I would definitely have to put some protective roof covering around it. thanks for getting back to me. so what are you growing right now?

[@gardeningwithmel]

@@brad4527 I'm growing , peppers, tomatoes, marigolds from seedings in the greenhouse. I will direct sow my cucumbers and dewlicious melons next week.

[@brad4527]

@@gardeningwithmel I will start my seedlings this week and come April1st move them to the greenhouse. I can't wait to start my garden going

[@jesussaves2246]

Where I live it Snows would I be able to put a avocado plant in the green house? Great video Thanks

[@gardeningwithmel]

Unfortunately not during the late fall and winter months. But if you have some type of heating system installed during the colder months, it could possibly work. But I would recommend bring the plant indoors, if possible.

[@mreverybody1150]

There are some frost hardy species, try to find one of those.

[@lisawilliams9980]

Just found your channel. 😊

[@gardeningwithmel]

Glad you found, welcome and enjoy!

[@deborahchetcuti4753]

Hello 😊 My beautiful daughter just bought me one of these. Thank you for yr tips. I think I will do the same reinforcements to mine. 😊 Can I ask a question? You said at the beginning of the video that people would be bringing their indoor plants out to the greenhouse. What season would it be? I really don't know much about this. I have a lot of indoor plants. Would my indoor propagation and indoor baby plants benefit from this greenhouse in Winter in Melbourne Australia? Wouldn't it be cold for them or is the green house warm in Winter too?

[@aquahits5674]

Mel I've just put one of these up and did like your vidro nut it torn the roof bit from the wind why is thzt

[@gardeningwithmel]

I guess it depends on the location. Is it up against a fence or wall? Not sure could just also be the quality of the greenhouse itself.

[@Sherman1862]

So did you burry the walls a few inches under the gravel? I'm getting a 12x9 one soon, wanted to do similar type of gravel, paver floor.. Just wonder your thoughts.. Thank you! Nice tour!!!! : )

[@gardeningwithmel]

Yes, the bottom of the green house is covered with gravel and the 24 x 24 brick pavers.

[@Sherman1862]

Thank you! Happy Sunday and November 2022 in advance! Enjoy your Green House! : )

[@gardeningwithmel]

Yes.

[@maureen5054]

​@@gardeningwithmelThank you Mel for all these great tips! I got a clear plastic greenhouse that is almost 60 inches high. I bought it for something other than gardening. Now I am going to use the greenhouse (unzippered) as a shelter for the bunnies, chipmunks and mice that scurry around our backyard. Using those larger garden stakes to secure a greenhouse is genius! I have those and the zip ties. You have such a calm and soothing voice...could listen to you talk all day 💝

[@user-dv9ff8zk7x]

I got all my stuff today we had a wind storm and I almost lost everything

[@LadyElizondo]

Thank you!! You've convinced me to purchase two 4x4 units and use old shipping pallets to reinforce and anchor the structure. It'll also give me a flat surface to build a astroturf floor. You're 💯!

[@rebeccazody1278]

Could you anchor it to the fence in back?

[@gardeningwithmel]

You sure could, but I didn't want to disrupt the neighbors behind me.

[@patriciatucker7723]

Tried that it didn't work tying it to fence

[@magapefarmshomestead6453]

You protect your greenhouse by choosing the right end wall shape and the correct tunnel shape. Ones that will resist the wind.

[@boysrus61]

I am curious how this has held up for you 2 years later. I just bought one today...

[@gardeningwithmel]

It is still holding up to the elements, normal wear and tear, from zone 9a heat. It is still standing from strong winds from unexpected storms.

[@luciahennelova8476]

Thank you for great tips . It has been helpfull, I will start garden this year. Your greenhouse look beautiful and tidy, love how you did floor. Have a nice day.

[@83ronnieb]

thanks for the video. i liked the solar light idea for night.