Can you put a greenhouse on a balcony?

Yes, with a compact, well-anchored model. Wall-mounted lean-to greenhouses suit balconies best, using the wall rather than the floor. Always fix or weight the unit so wind cannot move it.

What can I grow in a balcony greenhouse?

Herbs, salad leaves, chillies and a tomato plant or two. The shelter and warmth extend your season, and growing on shelves lets you fit a surprising amount into a small footprint.

Are balcony greenhouses safe high up?

They are when glazed in toughened glass or polycarbonate and anchored properly. Avoid loose horticultural panes at height, and fix the frame to solid masonry so nothing can blow loose.

How do I stop a balcony greenhouse blowing over?

Anchor it. Bolt wall-mounted models to masonry and strap freestanding ones to the rail or weight the base. Wind is stronger on a balcony, so check the fixings every spring.

Do balcony greenhouses need much light?

South or west-facing balconies grow the most. A shaded, north-facing balcony still suits leafy herbs and salad, which cope with less sun than fruiting crops like tomatoes.

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Balcony Greenhouses

Balcony Greenhouses

Balcony gardening is booming, and you do not need a garden to grow well. A compact greenhouse turns a balcony or patio into a productive space for herbs, salad and tender plants. We stock balcony and mini greenhouses from £229, in wall-mounted lean-to and freestanding styles from Juliana, Elite, Access and Vitavia.

On a balcony, weight and wind are what catch people out. Pick a model you can anchor to the wall or rail, and choose toughened or polycarbonate glazing rather than loose panes up high. A wall-mounted lean-to takes almost no floor space and sits sheltered against the building.

No Garden Needed Grow on a balcony or patio

Wall-Mounted Options Almost no floor space used

Built for Wind Toughened or polycarbonate up high

Free Delivery UK mainland shipping included

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Which greenhouse? Compare glazing, sizes and styles to find your match. Buyer's guide Materials, sizing, glazing and prices explained. Installation Base prep, assembly and our professional fitting service.

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Real customer greenhouses

Photos from customers and our own installers - real greenhouses in real gardens.

Verified Customer

The product came very well packed and the driver put it where requested on my drive. I was called a week before delivery by the office to confirm the day. Almost everything needed to construct the greenhouse was included except spanners. Wall fixings, mastic and gun were. The manual was very good but does need to be read before starting and may be a bit difficult for a non practical person to get their head around. I Would definitely recommend Greenhouse Stores and the Elite Easygrow lean-to.

Verified Customer

Excellent varied stock. Prices & inclusive items were very favourable. Delivery & erected Swallow Jay potting shed was swift , professional, polite & efficient. I am extremely satisfied with my experience with Greenhouse Stores

Verified Customer

The instructions were very good and building the greenhouse was like a giant mechano set. The one thing that threw me was the website and instructions showed the glazing for the walls in two pieces. What was delivered were single sections and it took me a while to find the revised instructions.

Verified Customer

I haven't managed to erect my greenhouse yet, but so looking forward to having it.

Verified Customer

Very pleased with the Greenhouse. The installation was ably carried out by your expert team - grateful thanks.

Verified Customer

Delivery driver was very good the greenhouse was built up very quickly

Verified Customer

Excellent communication, well packed when delivered.my husband did find some of the instructions unclear when fitting the doors but overall quite good.
All looking very good,I am pleased with this product and would recommend this company.

Verified Customer

Very satisfied needed to call for technical support and received prompt and helpful response

Verified Customer

Very happy with greenhouse/shed combo. The guys put it up quickly.

Verified Customer

Very helpful. Great delivery. Looks good:
we will see after I’ve built it.

Verified Customer

The greenhouse parts plus glass arrived safely packed.
We erected the greenhouse ourselves and after a couple of initial errors we got into the swing of it and are really pleased with the results.
The diagrams in the instruction manual could be clearer but we got there, though it did seem to take many hours.

Verified Customer

Unfortunatly has not been put together yet,

Verified Customer

great comminication throughout and a great product

Verified Customer

We haven’t even opened it yet - waiting for greenhouse to be erected 😂

Verified Customer

Extremely helpful, could answer all my questions and give advice. Delivery was first class, one of the best delivery companies I've dealt with if not the best.
Product is fitted and looks great.

Verified Customer

It was easy to choose the greenhouse itself and then the extras. Hassle free and it was delivered when expected. I would however advise that you may want to hire someone to put it together for you, unless you are good at following this sort of instructions. The greenhouse looks fantastic and I am very happy to have bought it. I would recommend the Greenhouse Stores.

Verified Customer

Great service, arrived when expected greenhouse excellent quality easy to assemble no items missing

Verified Customer

Very good great greenhouse put up in a day

Verified Customer

Delivered on time and the fitters they recommended were excellent.

Verified Customer

I have done this twice??????

Verified Customer

ordered a 4x6 greenhouse which was delivered on time. My son put it up in a day and it looks lovely. Can't wait for the next spring growing season.

Verified Customer

Great in communication. Attentive. Concrete base layer needed and link to him enabled him to do it. Lean to greenhouse efficiently assembled. Highly recommended

Verified Customer

Brilliant service from start to finish and a slight issue with my order was resolved extremely quickly great service

Verified Customer

Great product and straight forward to assemble, would suggest a few addition 3D views in the assembly manual but thats only so you can confirm which orientation you are working on. Also make sure the base is securely fixed prior to the build and ensure you are within 1mm on corner to corner measuring so you know you are square before you start building up. Some of confusion on some of the instructions as the description can be read several ways. All in all a very simple build. Only concern is how it acts in strong winds, I have positioned mine adjacent to a fence on one side and a structure at the rear to try and reduce the potential for wind causing damage

About Our Balcony Greenhouses

You do not need a garden to grow under glass. A balcony greenhouse gives herbs, salad and tender plants the shelter and warmth they need on a flat or apartment balcony. We stock compact models from £229, in wall-mounted lean-to and slim freestanding styles, including mini greenhouses and growhouses from Access, Elite, Juliana and Vitavia.

Two things catch people out up here: how little floor you have, and how much harder the wind blows. A wall-mounted lean-to solves the first, tucking flat against the building and using next to no floor. The wind you beat with sensible glazing, toughened or polycarbonate rather than loose panes, and by bolting the frame down so a gust has nothing to grab.

Why We Chose This Range

"Balconies are exposed places, higher up and windier than a back garden, so I am fussy about what we list for them. I steer people to the wall-mounted Access lean-to types: they bolt back to the wall, use the depth of a windowsill rather than the floor, and the toughened glazing means nothing shatters onto the flat below. A free-standing mini greenhouse works too, but only if you can weigh it down or strap it to the rail."

— Matt, Founder of Greenhouse Stores

💡 Tip: Grow upward on a balcony. A tall, narrow lean-to with shelves gives you several growing levels in the footprint of a doormat, so you can raise herbs, salad leaves and a tomato plant or two without losing your sitting space.

🔧 Matt's Installation Tip: Anchor it, always

This is the one job people skip and later regret. A balcony funnels the wind, so fix a wall-mounted model back into solid masonry rather than trusting the rail, and weight or strap a freestanding one. A two-minute check of the bolts each spring saves a smashed greenhouse on the patio below.

Matt's Pick: Access Westminster Mini Lean-To

Best For: A wall or rail on a compact balcony.

Why I Recommend It: It bolts flat to the wall, uses next to no floor space, and the toughened glazing is safe to use up high.

Price: from £328

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you put a greenhouse on a balcony?
You can, as long as it is compact and firmly anchored. The wall-mounted lean-to types work best because they lean on the wall instead of eating your floor. The non-negotiable bit is fixing or weighting it so the wind cannot shift it.
What can I grow in a balcony greenhouse?
More than you would think. Herbs and salad leaves do brilliantly, and a chilli or a single cordon tomato will crop happily if the balcony gets sun. Stack it on shelves and a tiny footprint goes a long way.
Are balcony greenhouses safe high up?
They are when glazed in toughened glass or polycarbonate and anchored properly. Avoid loose horticultural panes at height, and fix the frame to solid masonry so nothing can blow loose.
How do I stop a balcony greenhouse blowing over?
Anchor it properly. A wall-mounted unit should bolt back into the masonry; a freestanding one wants strapping to the rail or weighting at the base. The wind up there is fiercer than at ground level, so give the fixings a look each spring.
Do balcony greenhouses need much light?
A sunny aspect helps a lot. South or west-facing balconies grow the widest range, but even a shadier north-facing one will keep you in herbs and salad leaves, which are far less fussy about sun than tomatoes.

Balcony Greenhouses

2x4 Access Growhouse Mini Toughened

1x3 Access Westminster Lean To Toughened

2x3 Access Hampton Lean To Toughened

2x3 Access City Growhouse Mini in Anthracite Grey

2x4 Access Half Growhouse Toughened

Elite Window Garden Toughened

Elite Window Garden Poly

Vitavia 2x4 Green IDA 900 Lean To Toughened

Vitavia 2x4 IDA 900 Leanto Toughened

2x3 Access Harewood Lean To Growhouse Toughened

3x2 Hardwood Mini

3x6 Access Hampton-D Lean To Toughened

3x5 Access Exbury Mini Toughened

3x6 Access Exbury Mini Toughened

2x4 Access Midi Toughened

2x6 Access Midi Growhouse Toughened

4x4 Access Double Tomato Toughened

2x5 Access Harlow Mini Lean To Toughened

2x3 Access Harlow Mini Lean To Toughened

2x5 Access Harewood Midi Leanto Toughened

1x3 Access Half Westminster Mini Lean To Toughened

1x5 Access Half Westminster Mini Lean To Toughened

2x4 Access Value Lean To Toughened

Access 8x4 Raised Wooden Bed Kit

Access 6x4 Raised Wooden Bed Kit

Access 4x2 Raised Wooden Bed Kit

Access 4x4 Raised Wooden Bed Kit

2x6 Access Mini Growhouse Toughened

2x5 Access Hampton Lean To Toughened

4x4 Access Coldframe Toughened

6x4 Access Coldframe Toughened

8x4 Access Large Coldframe Toughened

1x3 Access Herb House Mini

Elite Roots and Shoots 2x2 Raised Bed

Elite Roots and Shoots 2x4 Raised Bed

Elite Roots and Shoots 2x6 Raised Bed

Elite Min E Lite 4x2 Cold Frame

Elite Min E Lite 6x2 Cold Frame

Elite Min E Lite 8x2 Cold Frame

Gardenico Magnus Self Watering Living Wall Kit 800mm Stone Grey

Gardenico Magnus Self Watering Living Wall Kit 1000mm Stone Grey

Gardenico Magnus Self Watering Living Wall Kit 800mm Anthracite

Gardenico Magnus Self Watering Living Wall Kit 1000mm Anthracite

Access 2x3 Mini Growhouse on Wheels

2x3 Access Mini on Wheels

Access Westminster Wall Mounted

Elite 4x2 Apex Lean To

Elite 4x2 Apex Lean To Toughened

Elite 4x2 Apex Lean To Poly

Elite 5x2 Apex Lean To

Elite 5x2 Apex Lean To Toughened

Elite 5x2 Apex Lean To Poly

Elite High Eave 6x2 Apex Lean To

Elite High Eave 6x2 Apex Lean To Toughened

Elite High Eave 6x2 Apex Lean To Poly

Elite High Eave 6x4 Apex Lean To

Elite High Eave 6x4 Apex Lean To Toughened

Elite High Eave 6x4 Apex Lean To Poly

Elite 5x4 Apex Lean To

Elite 5x4 Apex Lean To Toughened

Real customer greenhouses

About Our Balcony Greenhouses

🔧 Matt's Installation Tip: Anchor it, always

Matt's Pick: Access Westminster Mini Lean-To

Frequently Asked Questions