About Our 5ft Wide Greenhouses
A 5ft wide greenhouse is the sweet spot for a smaller garden. That extra foot over a 4ft model is enough for a proper staging run with room to turn, without taking the space a 6ft house demands. We stock 63 models at this width, from £559, led by the Elite Streamline range, with Swallow timber and Janssens options too.
Pick the length to suit the plot. A 5x4 or 5x6 suits a tidy patio garden, while a 5x8 or longer gives a serious growing run against a fence or boundary. The 5ft width keeps the reach across the staging comfortable, so you are not stretching over plants to tend the back row.
Why We Chose This Range
"Five foot is my quiet favourite for a small garden. Four foot can feel pinched once the staging is in, and six foot is a big commitment of space. The Elite Streamline at this width gets the balance right, the eaves are high enough to work under and the sliding door does not steal any path. It is the one I point people to when they say the garden is small but they still want to grow properly."
— Matt, Founder of Greenhouse Stores
💡 Tip: Run staging down one side and keep the other clear for grow bags and tall crops. At 5ft wide you can reach the full depth of a single bench easily, so you tend every plant without treading on the border.
🔧 Matt's Installation Tip: Level matters most on a slim frame
A 5ft-wide frame is light and shows an out-of-level base quickly. Build the base square, check both diagonals before the mortar sets, and pack any low corner so the door slides true rather than dropping against the frame.
Matt's Pick: Elite Streamline 5x6
Best For: A small garden that still wants a proper greenhouse.
Why I Recommend It: High eaves you can work under, a space-saving sliding door, a stiff British-made frame, and a choice of horticultural, toughened or polycarbonate glazing.
Price: from £629
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Frequently asked questions
Is a 5ft wide greenhouse big enough?
For most small gardens, yes. Five feet gives a full staging run with comfortable reach, plus room for grow bags opposite. It grows tomatoes, salad and seedlings without taking the space a 6ft house needs.
What is the difference between a 4ft and 5ft wide greenhouse?
The extra foot adds working room. A 4ft model gives one bench and a tight path; a 5ft lets you turn and tend the back of the staging easily. It is a noticeable jump in comfort for little extra footprint.
What can I grow in a 5ft wide greenhouse?
A full small-garden crop. Tomatoes and cucumbers up one side, seedlings and herbs on the staging opposite, plus space to overwinter tender pots. A longer 5ft model adds room for more of each.
Do I need a base for a 5ft wide greenhouse?
Yes, a firm, level, square base. A slim frame shows any twist as a sticking door, so a manufacturer base kit on slabs or concrete, built true, is worth getting right first.
Can I get a 5ft lean-to greenhouse?
Yes, several 5ft-wide models are lean-to designs. They bolt to a sunny wall, borrow its warmth for an earlier start, and keep the floor clear. Freestanding 5ft models get even light from all sides.
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