Where Do I Place My Lean-to Greenhouse? Locations and Considerations
Quick Answer:
Where do I place my lean-to greenhouse for best results? The ideal placement for a lean-to greenhouse is along a south-facing wall to maximize sunlight exposure—especially during spring and fall—while also integrating seamlessly with your home and garden layout. Before building, it’s essential to consider local bylaws, available space, and potential shading from trees or nearby structures. Whether attached to your home, built into a south-facing slope, or framed as a garden focal point or sitting area, a thoughtfully positioned lean-to greenhouse not only supports healthy plant growth but can also enhance your outdoor living space year-round.
Planning a Lean-To Greenhouse
When planning a lean to greenhouse, its placement is critical to its functionality and aesthetic appeal. A well-positioned attached greenhouse can enhance both your gardening experience and your home’s appearance. According to Angela Drake, Marketing Director with BC Greenhouse Builders, 1 out of 4 inquiries about new greenhouses involve home-attached designs. So, is this an option for you?
It's essential to consider several factors before committing to planning a lean-to greenhouse.
Celebrating 70-Years of BC Greenhouse Builders: Henry & Greta Heinen
The Owners of BCG
BC Greenhouse Builders The Next Generation Takes Over a 70-Year Legacy
Looking Back
Today and into the Future: BC Greenhouse GM Reflects
About Kyle
Kyle began his storied career with BCG in 1997. “I actually worked with Rick’s brother in law Roger at Ryder Truck Rentals and he knew that Rick was looking for someone as an office guy. In true Roger fashion, he really oversold it and called it a ‘worldwide conglomerate’ as Roger would do and I thought “Wow, this sounds amazing”. Worldwide actually meant that the company had shipped a greenhouse to Australia once.” Flash forward to 2021 with Rick and Kyle at the helm and we truly are worldwide!
Kevin Stanyer Talks About His Role as Custom Fabrications Manager
Kevin Stanyer, Custom Fabrication Manager, talks about his role at BC Greenhouses.
When it comes to custom greenhouses, Kevin is an amazing resource for the team at BCG. The custom projects that are designed and manufactured from his department are unique, complex and quite frankly cool. But let’s go back to the beginning for a moment.
How Can Organic Gardeners Control Bugs in a Greenhouse Without Chemicals?
Quick Answer:
Organic greenhouse pest control starts with prevention and thrives with beneficial insects like Encarsia formosa, Delphastus catalinae, Persimilis, and Aphidoletes that naturally control whiteflies, spider mites, and aphids without chemical sprays—helping maintain a balanced ecosystem and long-term pest resistance.
Success in the greenhouse is simple
The doorbell rings and the Purolator truck pulls away as I open the door. A shoebox-sized package is waiting on my step: my greenhouse bugs have arrived!
How Can You Optimize Your Greenhouse for Year-Round Food Production?
Quick Answer:
Optimize year-round food production in your greenhouse by maintaining controlled temperatures with heaters and fans, using soil management and cover crops to sustain nutrients and microbes, scheduling crop rotations strategically, and supplementing with grow lights to extend growing seasons—ensuring fresh, reliable harvests even in extreme weather.
Optimizing Your Greenhouse this Winter by Growing Food Year-Round
In my region an atmospheric river flooded out roads, rails and farms. This probably seems pretty minor compared to areas affected by cyclones and hurricanes but one thing is certain: there has never been a better time to own a greenhouse.
Meet Greg, the Design and Engineering Manager of BC Greenhouse
Meet Greg, The Design and Engineer Manager Behind The Best Greenhouses in the World
Greg is a bit of a mystery man. His role at BC Greenhouse Builders has greatly evolved in the almost twenty years he has been here. No one is entirely certain what he does exactly due to the complexity and unbelievable amount of detail required.
Nathan Steegstra's Journey as a Factory Installer at BCG
Nathan Steegstra, a factory greenhouse installer for BC Greenhouse Builders, reminisces on his history
“I started approximately 20 years ago and I was hired by Jay. Jay said it was the most unorthodox interview ever,” Nathan chuckles. “My buddy Darren worked for BCG and I picked him up from one of their parties. All I remember is Henry’s big arm is around my neck and he hands me a beer. Kyle starts interviewing me and then I think “I gotta get out of here”. Two weeks later, Nathan joined the production crew and is now our lead factory greenhouse installer.