Collection: Corner greenhouse

Using the Corner

A corner greenhouse has a triangular or five sided footprint built to sit in the angle where two walls or fences meet. It uses ground that a rectangular frame would leave empty, which is why it appears so often in small gardens and on courtyard terraces where the middle of the space is already spoken for.

The angled front means light reaches the interior from two directions through the day rather than one. In a spot backed by walls on two sides, that matters: a rectangular frame in the same position would have a long shaded flank.

How the Space Works Inside

Shelving follows the angled walls, so growing space runs right into the corner instead of stopping at a straight line. The deepest point is at the back angle, which suits taller plants, while the shallower ends near the walls take trays and small pots.

• Tiered shelving along the two glazed sides uses the full height of the frame.
• The back corner is the warmest and least ventilated point, so keep tender stock away from it.
• Access is from the front face only, so plan reach rather than circulation.

Our shelving and staging are built for straight runs, so measure the angled sides before ordering rather than assuming a standard length will fit.

Wind and Siting

Two walls behind the frame give real shelter, and that is one of the practical advantages of the format on an exposed site. The frame itself still needs anchoring, since the open front face catches wind funnelled along the walls.

An anchor kit matched to the surface underneath handles this. On paving, expansion bolts through the base frame are the most secure option.

Frames and Glazing

Corner models come in the same materials as the rest of the range. Aluminium needs no maintenance and will not rot. Timber suits a traditional garden at the cost of periodic treatment. Glazing runs from horticultural glass through toughened safety glass to twin wall polycarbonate.

Because a corner frame is usually close to a wall and often close to a path, polycarbonate is worth considering. It will not shatter, which matters where people pass within arm's reach of the glazing.

Other Options for Awkward Spaces

If the corner you have is narrow rather than square, a narrow greenhouse may fit better along one wall. If only one wall is available, a lean to model gains warmth from the masonry behind it.

For a very small footprint, the small greenhouse range covers frames under five square metres in several shapes.