The era of the purely practical greenhouse is over.
Homeowners are reimagining these traditional structures as beautiful, design-led additions that play a pivotal role in the garden’s aesthetic, says Forest Garden, the UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products.
New research from Forest Garden reveals 68 per cent of greenhouse owners questioned plan to paint their greenhouse this summer. And of those, two thirds – 66 per cent – are opting for a shade of green.
Dark hues came in second, with 17 per cent of those planning to paint their greenhouses opting for black or grey shades, while 11 per cent went for blue and six per cent said pink.
Jenny Davis, Head of Marketing for Forest Garden, said: “Greenhouses are more than just a space for tending to your seedlings and plants. We’re seeing more and more the impact gardening can have on your mental health and there’s a lot to be said for disappearing to the greenhouse for a breather. Hands in the soil, watering and general pottering, it’s very good for the soul.
“Gardening is also such a creative activity and just invites self-expression – the plants we choose and grow, the colours we want to see blooming. It’s creative. And so why wouldn’t the greenhouse become part of that same vibe.”
Forest Garden has an extensive range of wooden greenhouses, from historically-inspired Georgian and Victorian buildings to beautifully-constructed traditional glasshouses. They also cater for smaller gardens and yards with its lean-to greenhouses offering excellent growing potential over a compact footprint.
For those green-fingered gardeners looking to tackle a greenhouse renovation this spring, Jenny insists preparation is key.
She added: “If you’re buying a new wooden greenhouse, the best time to decorate it is before it’s fully assembled.
“Painting panels while they’re still flat makes the job far easier and results in a more professional finish. All of our wooden greenhouses are delivered with protective coverings over the glazing, which means you can paint without worrying about masking windows or damaging glass.”
And for those all-important finishing touches, Jenny recommends adding decorations such as lights, bunting or seating to make it truly your own.
Jenny said: “This is your haven for escapism. Make it your own in every way you can. We love seeing greenhouses with beautiful accessories styled within them. Just be mindful that decorations will age in the bright sunlight.”
Forest Garden conducted the research across their Instagram channel. 106 respondents took part.
Forest Garden’s range of greenhouses are available now, with prices starting at £417.99.
