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Whether you need some protection from the elements, or your plants do, there are sunroom and greenhouse structures available for purchase online.
Top products in this article:
Oasis greenhouse (12' x 10'), $5,299
Poly-Tex patio enclosure (14' x 9.7'), $7,499
Denali patio gazebo (9.5' x 9.5'), $10,700 (reduced from $11,500)
If your house doesn't have an attached sunroom, you can create your own by covering an outdoor patio or buying a freestanding one for your yard. You can also find backyard greenhouses for you and your plants to hang out in on cooler days.
Whichever option is right for you, check out the best sunrooms and greenhouses you can buy online. These structures from Wayfair, Amazon and more are worth the investment. You likely want to hire someone to set these structures up for you.
This enclosure turns your patio into a sunroom. It has three lockable doors, integrated rain gutters and a click-and-lock roof system. Its roof promises to block 99.9% of UV rays. It also has UV-protected acrylic wall panels that look as clear as glass.
Poly-Tex patio enclosure (14' x 9.7'), $7,499
This good-looking greenhouse has poly-carbonate twin-wall roof panels and a galvanized steel base. It has a lockable double door, a side louver window for ventilation and an integrated gutter system.
Oasis greenhouse (12' x 10'), $5,299
Cover your patio with this gazebo that has sliding tempered glass lockable windows. Its roof has a skylight, and it has two lockable French doors.
Denali patio gazebo (9.5' x 9.5'), $10,700 (reduced from $11,500)
This large, freestanding sunroom is made of aluminum. It has clear, sliding PVC windows and mosquito netting on every wall. Find it in two smaller sizes as well.
Sojag Charleston aluminum sunroom with mosquito net (12' x 18'), $5,399
This aluminum gazebo from Wayfair has PVC windows, two doors and screens to keep bugs out. Find this rust-resistant gazebo that doubles as a sunroom in two colors.
Florence aluminum patio gazebo (12' x 12'), $7,395
This greenhouse, with a redwood frame, has a roof and walls made of polycarbonate glazing, which insulates and diffuses sunlight. It has air vents and a fungus- and insect-proof recycled plastic base.
Sunshine Gardenhouse greenhouse (8' x 12'), $4,117
First published on September 2, 2022 / 9:00 AM
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