Backyard greenhouses, picked and explained

Choose a greenhouse, then keep it warm, cool and covered

Side-by-side picks for portable, lean-to and tunnel greenhouses, plus the plastic, panels, heaters and fans that go with them. Start with a greenhouse type or a how-to guide.

Latest guides

  • Eagle Peak 10x5 Lean-To Pop-Up Greenhouse
    Portable, Lean-To & Tunnel Greenhouses

    Best Glass Lean-To Greenhouse Kits: How to Choose

    Compare glass lean-to greenhouse kits for backyard growing: how to size one, plan the wall side, pick glazing and ventilation, and set up a kit safely.

  • SV SCOOL VALUE 56x30x76 Portable Walk-in Greenhouse
    Portable, Lean-To & Tunnel Greenhouses

    Best Portable Greenhouses for Winter

    The best portable greenhouse for winter adds weeks of growing time. Compare walk-in, pop-up and tabletop picks by size, cover and ventilation.

  • HOOYEAH 6 x 6 FT Polycarbonate Greenhouse
    Covers, Plastic & Panels

    Best Heavy-Duty Polycarbonate Greenhouses

    The best heavy duty polycarbonate greenhouse for most yards is the HOOYEAH 6 x 6 FT. Compare sturdier frames, panels and sizes for wind and snow.

  • KING BIRD 20x10 Walk-In Tunnel Greenhouse
    Portable, Lean-To & Tunnel Greenhouses

    Best Large Walk-In Greenhouses: How to Choose

    How to choose a large walk in greenhouse: frame strength, cover grade, door and vent count, floor space and wind siting, with three tunnel picks compared.

  • EAGLE PEAK 9x4 Easy Setup Pop Up
    Portable, Lean-To & Tunnel Greenhouses

    Best Outdoor Lean-To Greenhouses: How to Choose

    How to choose lean to greenhouses for outdoors: wall placement, frame strength, cover type and shelf space, plus three models scored for real gardens.

  • SV SCOOL VALUE 56x30x76 Portable Walk-in Greenhouse
    Portable, Lean-To & Tunnel Greenhouses

    Best Small Portable Greenhouses for a Porch

    The best small portable greenhouse for a porch, compared by size, cover, shelves and door style. Find a compact model for sunroom, deck or covered patio.

  • HOOYEAH 6 x 6 FT Polycarbonate Greenhouse
    Start Here: Choosing & Setting Up

    Best Home Greenhouse Kits: How to Choose

    How to choose the best home greenhouse kits: match frame, cover and size to your garden, weigh pop-up against polycarbonate, and plan site and setup first.

  • Backyard Discovery Poppy 9' x 6' Cedar
    Start Here: Choosing & Setting Up

    Best Backyard Greenhouse Kits

    The best backyard greenhouse kits compared by frame, panels, space and setup. Find the right walk-in kit for year-round growing in your yard.