Outdoor Living Made Modern.Vol. LXXII · Nº 3
The Quarterly for Modern Outdoor Living

Garden & Landscape

Give Your Plants a Boost with the Best Mini Greenhouse

Best Choice Products 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse

Having a greenhouse is a welcome addition for many backyard gardeners. Starting plants from seeds can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to get a jump start on all your summer planting. After looking closely at the market, we have found that the Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse is the best mini greenhouse around.

Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, 27" Long x 18" Wide x 63" High Black

Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, 27" Long x 18" Wide x 63" High Black

Ideal for small backyards or homes where space is an issue; place on a deck, patio, or balcony

It is roomy enough for all of your plants, but won’t take up a lot of space in your yard, patio or deck. The clear plastic cover allows you to view all your plants without opening the door. It includes a really nice anchor system to protect it against the wind (a huge bonus), and replacement covers are easy to get. For a full review of the Gardman R687, see below.

Runner Up

Best Mini Greenhouse

If the Gardman just isn’t your cup of compost tea, we would suggest you check out the Blissun 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse. This mini greenhouse is a solid best-seller on Amazon, and that’s always a good sign! We liked this one because the polyethylene cover fits like a glove, making the door easy to zip. It’s also a breeze to assemble, taking as few as five minutes and no tools.

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For more information on the Blissun, see our Product Reviews section below.

Budget Choice: Mini Greenhouse

For those of you that are really watching your nickels and dimes, you’ll love the GOJOOASIS 4-Tier Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse. But, don’t let the low price fool you—they might have skimped on the price but not the features! This little beauty is portable, and works great!

GOJOOASIS 4 Tier Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse Plants Shed Hot House for Indoor and Outdoor

GOJOOASIS 4 Tier Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse Plants Shed Hot House for Indoor and…

4 inside shelves (Weight Capacity: 24lbs per tier) of greenhouse will hold your small plants, gardening tools, or pots.

For a complete review of the GOJOOASIS, see below.

Mini Greenhouse Reviews

A greenhouse is a great way to extend the growing season, or to have a cozy place to overwinter plants you want for the following year. However, polycarbonate greenhouses are quite expensive, and even walk-in plastic ones can be pricey. If you don’t have a ton of money or a lot of space, a mini greenhouse could be the perfect solution. But, with so many options that all look and perform very similarly, it can be challenging to decide which one is the best choice. Today we’re going to be reviewing and comparing six mini greenhouses, and out of the those we’ll choose: the best choice, a runner-up, and a budget choice to take some of the guesswork out of deciding which one would most fit your needs. You may find that a garden irrigation system is a great pair to a mini greenhouse, and makes quick work of watering all your plants!


1. Best Choice Products 4 Tier Mini Green House

Best Choice Products 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse

Starting us off is the Best Choice Products 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse. This small space gardening system will certainly help you get your plants started earlier in the season, or extend your planting time a little later into the year.

Key Points at a Glance
  • Made from tubular powder-coated steel and polyethylene plastic
  • No tools needed to assemble, it comes with plastic connectors
  • Nice compact size, yet roomy enough for your seedlings and potted plants
  • Has a [60-day “no hassle” warranty](https://bestchoiceproducts.com/pages/return-policy)
  • Easy to follow instructions included
Dimensions and Specs
Overall dimensions27.25” long X 19” wide X 63” high
Shelf dimensions25.5” long X 18” wide
Large pole26.75” long X 2” thick
Small poles13” long X 2” thick
Pole connectors19” long X 1” wide X 2.25” high
Cover27” long X 18.75” wide X 63” high
Door opening17.5” wide X 55.5” high
Weight10.15 lbs.
The Details

Best Choice Products Mini Greenhouse

The Best Choice Products four tier mini greenhouse greenhouse consists of two parts: a frame made from powder-coated steel, and a polyethylene cover. It has a compact design yet provides plenty of room for pots and seedlings and comes in an attractive green color. The steel frame is powder coated, and is quite rust resistant. The Polyethylene cover provides heat and protection. While it is reasonably robust, it will likely degrade over time, especially if left out in the elements. The Best Choice Products 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse has four wire shelves that can be removed for larger plants if needed and features a roll-up zippered door in the front for easy access.

Best Choice Products Mini Greenhouse Shelf Detail

This mini greenhouse can be used inside or out and is easy to assemble—no tools required. The shelves aren’t attached but sit on top of crossbars. You can use zip ties (purchased separately) to secure the shelves, adding a great deal of stability. It also features a 60-day “no hassle” warranty, which is a help, but it’s not an earth-shattering warranty! On the negative side, as with all these mini greenhouses, it cannot hold up well in windy conditions. If you’re going to keep the Best Choice Products Greenhouse outside, it is recommended that you find some way to anchor it. The best ways to secure it is by attaching it to a building or fence or putting heavier items on the bottom. Even though it claims to be an “all season” greenhouse, you will extend the life by not leaving it outside in extreme weather conditions such as high heat (three-digit temps) or subzero temperatures.

Best Choice Products 40in Wide 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, Portable Indoor Outdoor Arboretum for Patio, Backyard, Nursery, Home Growing w/ Steel Shelves, Plastic Cover, Roll-Up Zipper Door

Best Choice Products 40in Wide 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse…

EXTRA WIDE DESIGN: A large yet versatile 40in growing space traps humidity while circulating air - perfect for patios, balconies, and more!


2. GOJOOASIS 4-Tier Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse

GOJOOASIS Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse

The GOJOOASIS 4 Tier Mini Portable Greenhouse easily wins the top spot in our Strangest Name for a Greenhouse category. Fortunately, it’s not just an oddly named product – it’s also a really nice, inexpensive greenhouse! Offering portability due to four included casters, this greenhouse is great for those who want to move their plants around throughout the day, or throughout the season.

Key Points at a Glance
  • Shelves can hold up to 24 lbs.
  • Made with powder-coated metal to resist rusting and a reinforced polyethylene cover
  • Easy assembly without the need for tools
  • Zippered front door allows easy access to plants
Dimensions
Overall dimensions19.3” wide X 27.1” deep X 63” high
Weight11.5 lbs.
Shelf weight capacity24 lbs.
The Details

GOJOOASIS Greenhouse Details

As with the previously reviewed greenhouse, the GOJOOASIS mini greenhouse is a pleasing and earthy green color, and is virtually identical in size. But because of the inexpensive cost and nice feature set, comparatively, we picked this greenhouse as our Best Budget Choice. With plenty of room on the shelves for your seedlings and pots, and the added security of knowing the weight limit of the shelves, this is a good choice for the backyard gardener on a budget. And we love that it has casters, so you can move it around! The GOJOOASIS features the same zippered front door common to virtually all mini greenhouses, and offers easy access to plants. It can be used inside or outside. As with the first greenhouse on our list, it’s important to note that if you plan to use it outside, it’s best to anchor it by securing it to another structure or using heavier objects on the bottom shelf. And it bears repeating—zip ties are your friends! We especially like these 8“ zip ties from Sunshades Depot.

GOJOOASIS 4 Tier Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse Plants Shed Hot House for Indoor and Outdoor

GOJOOASIS 4 Tier Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse Plants Shed Hot House for Indoor and…

4 inside shelves (Weight Capacity: 24lbs per tier) of greenhouse will hold your small plants, gardening tools, or pots.


3. Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse

Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, the Best Mini Greenhouse around

The Gardman R687 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse is an outstanding garden tool, well designed, constructed, and supported by Gardman. It features most of what the competition offers, but is a little more refined than the others on our list, making it our top choice.

Key Points at a Glance
  • Great space saving greenhouse option with plenty of space for plants
  • Includes guy ropes and metal stakes for anchoring against windy conditions
  • Easy assembly, no tools required
  • Made from sturdy powder-coated steel and polyethylene plastic
Dimensions
Overall dimensions19” deep X 27” long X 63” high
Weight10.85 lbs.
The Details

Gardman R687 Shelf Detail

This little cutie won the top spot on our list, making it the Best Mini Greenhouse of those reviewed. It achieved this level because of its durability, and the addition of the guy ropes and stakes which allows the user to anchor it in place. This is a huge feature, considering the lightweight nature of these mini greenhouses. In addition, if you need a replacement cover after a couple of seasons, you can easily order one through Amazon. The frame is constructed out of the same powder-coated steel as the other two reviewed so far, and the polyethylene cover is clear for easily viewing your plants. It also features the same front zippered door and spacious mesh shelves. Useful indoors or out, this mini greenhouse will certainly be a welcome addition for your gardening enjoyment.

Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, 27" Long x 18" Wide x 63" High Black

Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, 27" Long x 18" Wide x 63" High Black

Ideal for small backyards or homes where space is an issue; place on a deck, patio, or balcony


4. Blissun 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse

Blissun 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse

The Blissun 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse is yet another high-quality mini greenhouse that works great for extending your growing season on both ends. With a well-built frame and a nicely made cover, this unit is great for virtually all gardeners!

Key Points at a Glance
  • Four wire mesh shelves provide plenty of space to hold seedlings and potted plants
  • Ideal for small yards, decks or patios
  • Made from tubular steel and polyethylene plastic
  • Cover is clear for easier viewing of plants without opening the full-length zippered door
  • Easy assembly, no tools required
Dimensions
Overall dimensions27” long X 19” deep X 62” high
Weight 10.76 lbs.
The Details

Blissun Mini Greenhouse

The Blissun greenhouse is easy on the wallet and the eye, especially with its clear plastic cover that allows you to see all your lovely plants growing away! Its compact design is perfect for small spaces, yet the shelves are roomy enough to hold several trays of starts or potted plants. If you have a taller plant, simply remove a shelf for more headroom. This greenhouse is a breeze to assemble—only five to ten minutes—and includes easy to follow instructions. One of the nicest features of this greenhouse is the cover fits perfectly, yet is loose enough that you won’t have to struggle with the zipper. With super easy assembly and a great fitting cover, we had to make this our Runner-Up. Of course, as with the others— Zip ties can help shore up the shelves, and if you’re planning to use it outside, be mindful of inclement weather and windy conditions. Take the proper precautions. This way you can prolong the life of your mini greenhouse to provide years of service.

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5. Ogrow Ultra-Deluxe 4 Tier Portable Bloomhouse

Ogrow Ultra-Deluxe 4 Tier Portable Bloomhouse

The Ogrow Ultra Deluxe 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse features a very similar design to many of the other units on our list, and while it is a solid option, there’s nothing particularly Ultra Deluxe about it. It will help you get that garden going, and works well both inside and outside, which is pretty great. It has a fairly high capacity for plant storage and is quite easy to assemble, which is always a good help.

Key Points at a Glance
  • Constructed of durable powder-coated steel for rust resistance
  • Includes a clear plastic cover
  • Features four wire mesh shelves and a front zipper door for easy access
  • Perfect for small spaces, yet holds plenty of pots and seedling trays
  • Easy assembly, no tools required
Dimensions
Overall dimensions27” long X 19” deep X 62” high
Weight11.2 lbs.
The Details

Ogrow Greenhouse Shelf Detail

Sturdy and dependable, the OGrow Ultra 4 tier portable greenhouse can hold lots of seedlings and several pots. It comes in an attractive green color with a clear cover to easily see all your plants, and its front zipper door offers access to everything inside. The shelves, like the others reviewed, are not adjustable, but you can remove a shelf if you need more headroom for taller plants. This greenhouse is easy to assemble with no tools required (a rubber mallet is handy for making a snug fit) and includes simple to follow instructions. Although it can be left outside year round, care must be taken in severe weather and it’s best to secure it against windy conditions. You can use zip ties to secure the shelves for more stability.

Machrus OGrow Mini Portable Greenhouse with Cover and 4 Tier Shelves

Machrus OGrow Mini Portable Greenhouse with Cover and 4 Tier Shelves

Constructed with heavy duty powder-coated steel shelving


6. Finether 4-Tier Greenhouse with Clear Cover and Casters

Finether 4-Tier Greenhouse

The Finether 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse is an attractive, fully featured mini greenhouse that balances a lightweight frame with solid structure, and shelves capable of holding a good deal of weight. This portable greenhouse includes locking casters, so it is quite easy to move this greenhouse around to catch the light where you need it!

Basic Features

  • Made from powder-coated steel to resist rust and a clear polyethylene plastic
  • Can hold up to 22 lbs. on each shelf
  • Compact for small yards, decks or patios but has plenty of room for your plants
  • Has casters for easy mobility
  • Includes easy to follow instructions, no tools needed
Dimensions and Specs
Overall dimensions27.2” long X 19.3” deep X 62.2” high
Weight9.5 lbs.
The Details

Finether 4-Tier Greenhouse with Casters

The Finether lightweight and portable greenhouse can be a nice addition to any gardener’s growing toolbox. The casters are great for moving it around—either chasing the sun or retreating from it. It is relatively well constructed for something so light (only 9.5 lbs.) and it’s easy to assemble without tools. This unit comes with internal ties to secure the cover to the inside frame and has a full zippered front door for easy access. The manufacturer offers wonderful customer service—if you have any trouble with the product (missing or damaged pieces etc.) they are prompt and friendly at addressing your needs. However, the casters can be difficult to install and are not removable.

Finether 4-Tier Greenhouse, 27" Wx19 Dx62 H Portable Garden House with Wheels for Indoor/Outdoor Plants

Finether 4-Tier Greenhouse, 27" Wx19 Dx62 H Portable Garden House with Wheels for…

⚘ Portable greenhouse With 4 wheels, 2 casters with brake, can be moved easily.


Conclusion

We’ve looked at several mini greenhouses, comparing functionality and features. We hope this will help you decide which one best suits your needs. Our best choice was the Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, followed by the Blissun 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse for our runner-up. Finally, we chose the GOJOOASIS 4-Tier Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse for our budget pick. Any of these choices will provide an extended growing season for your plants or save you lots of cash by growing your babies from seeds. With a little care and a few zip ties, you can enjoy years of gardening pleasure.


The Edit our picks
Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, 27" Long x 18" Wide x 63" High Black
Editor's pick

Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, 27" Long x 18" Wide x 63" High Black

Ideal for small backyards or homes where space is an issue; place on a deck, patio, or balcony

Garden & Landscape · reviewed by the editorsCheck price on Amazon
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GOJOOASIS 4 Tier Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse Plants Shed Hot House for Indoor and Outdoor

GOJOOASIS 4 Tier Mini Portable Garden Greenhouse Plants Shed Hot House for Indoor and…

4 inside shelves (Weight Capacity: 24lbs per tier) of greenhouse will hold your small plants, gardening tools, or pots.

Garden & Landscape · reviewed by the editorsCheck price on Amazon
Best Choice Products 40in Wide 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse, Portable Indoor Outdoor Arboretum for Patio, Backyard, Nursery, Home Growing w/ Steel Shelves, Plastic Cover, Roll-Up Zipper Door

Best Choice Products 40in Wide 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse…

EXTRA WIDE DESIGN: A large yet versatile 40in growing space traps humidity while circulating air - perfect for patios, balconies, and more!

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Machrus OGrow Mini Portable Greenhouse with Cover and 4 Tier Shelves

Machrus OGrow Mini Portable Greenhouse with Cover and 4 Tier Shelves

Constructed with heavy duty powder-coated steel shelving

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Finether 4-Tier Greenhouse, 27" Wx19 Dx62 H Portable Garden House with Wheels for Indoor/Outdoor Plants

Finether 4-Tier Greenhouse, 27" Wx19 Dx62 H Portable Garden House with Wheels for…

⚘ Portable greenhouse With 4 wheels, 2 casters with brake, can be moved easily.

Garden & Landscape · reviewed by the editorsCheck price on Amazon