
Bellerose Greenhouse
Site Location and Preparation
A. Check your local building and city codes for permit requirements or
restrictions, including any HOA restrictions.
B. Select a location with lots of sun, good drainage, and the ability to
create a level firm surface for your greenhouse.
•A firm, level surface is critically important to the longevity of your
greenhouse.
•Ensure it is accessible on all sides to clean and conduct annual
maintenance
•Consider a site location with a close proximity to both water and
electrical sources
•Make sure site drains well and avoid low lying areas.
C. Before preparing your surface –double check for possibility of any
underground utilities (example: gas, cable, or sprinkler lines)
•Remove any grass, dirt, landscaping to create a level, hard-packed
surface
•This may involve some digging to create a level spot, dependent
on your site location.
D. Determine your preferred site pad materials for your greenhouse
•It is NOT recommended to set the greenhouse directly on soil or
grass. This will shorten the lifespan of your greenhouse.
•Site pad options include gravel, patio or brick pavers, concrete
pad.
•If building on a natural surface, such as gravel,see step 103.
•If building on a concrete foundation see Step 104.