Hortus Greenhouses
Hortus supplies greenhouses, cold frames, planting tables and raised beds aimed at growers who want to start without a large outlay. The range sits at the accessible end of the market, and the products are designed around straightforward assembly rather than specialist installation.
The design language is Scandinavian: simple shapes, restrained detailing and finishes that sit quietly in a garden rather than drawing attention. Nothing in the range depends on a particular garden style to look right.
What the Range Covers
- Greenhouses and cold frames for propagation and season extension.
- Planting tables and potting surfaces at standing height.
- Raised beds in a range of depths for growing at waist level.
The pieces are designed to work together, so a planting table and a raised bed from the same range share proportions and finish. That is a small thing, but it shows in a garden where everything otherwise comes from a different maker.
Assembly
Hortus products arrive as kits with illustrated instructions, and the components are designed to go together in a fixed sequence with basic tools. Most can be built by one person, though a second pair of hands makes glazing considerably easier.
A level base still matters. A frame assembled on uneven ground will not sit square, and that shows up later as doors that bind and panels that will not seat.
Where Hortus Fits
This is a sensible starting point for a first structure. The frames are lighter than those built for exposed sites and permanent year round use, which keeps the price accessible and makes assembly simpler.
If you already know you want a permanent glazed house on an open site, a heavier frame will serve better. The KGT range covers German built aluminium frames with thicker profiles, and Canopia by Palram builds around polycarbonate.
Fitting Out
A new frame is an empty one, and planning the interior before assembly is easier than adapting afterwards. Staging along one wall and a bed along the other is the standard arrangement in a walk in house.
For a cold frame or planting table, the planting accessories range covers pots, trays and propagator lids sized to fit standard surfaces.
