Urban Gardening Solutions: How Keder Greenhouses Fit into Small Spaces

David Domoney
5 days ago
3 min read

Urban gardening is growing in popularity. More people want to grow their own food, flowers and herbs. However, city dwellers often face the challenge of limited space.

That’s where Keder greenhouses can come into play. With clever design and high-performance windproof materials, the Keder 2m x 2m greenhouse make it possible to garden virtually anywhere – balconies, rooftops, courtyards or patios.

Compact Growing: Small Greenhouses and Cold Frames

Keder offers brilliant space-saving solutions for urban areas. Their smallest greenhouse, at 2 metres wide, is ideal for patios and roof space. It uses the same robust frame and premium cladding as their larger models, offering insulation and strength in a tiny footprint.

Keder’s cold frames offer another, slightly smaller option. These compact structures retain warmth and protect seedlings and overwintering crops. They sit neatly on rooftops, against walls, or next to doors, making them an excellent alternative for micro gardens.

Maximising Space in Urban Gardens

Every square metre counts in urban settings. Keder greenhouses are designed to optimise available space and help you make the most of compact environments.

Top tips for space-saving in small Keder greenhouses:

Vertical Growing: Use shelving, hanging baskets, and trellis systems.
Multi-Level Staging: Install tiered benches, crop rails, side staging, and use mobile planters.
Succession Planting: Sow little and often for continuous harvests.
Compact Varieties: Choose smaller cultivars suited to containers.

Keder’s 9-layer cladding diffuses light evenly, whilst an R-value of 1.7 ensures excellent insulation for year-round cropping. Sliding doors and built-in vents add flexibility without taking up extra space.

Rooftop Ready: A New View on Growing

Keder greenhouses thrive in rooftop environments. Their lightweight, sturdy construction is perfect for elevated spots. When fitted on a solid base, they offer shelter and stability for crops against urban winds.

Quick installation tips:

Ensure structural support is adequate
Allow access for watering and maintenance
Choose a spot that makes the most of the sun and shelter

Vertical shelving, hanging baskets, and modular layouts make the most of height and square footage.

Sustainable Gardening That Works for You

Keder greenhouses are not only built to last - they’re built with the planet in mind. Their advanced design reduces the need for artificial heating, cutting down energy use. Local materials are used wherever possible to lower the carbon footprint.

By growing your own herbs, fruit, and veg, you reduce packaging, transport, and supermarket trips. It’s eco-friendly and gives you fresher, better-tasting food.

What to Grow in Your Urban Greenhouse

When space is tight, crop selection is key. Choose plants that thrive in small containers or respond well to pruning.

Top crops for your Keder greenhouse:

Leafy greens: rocket, spinach, and lettuce offer quick rewards
Herbs: basil, coriander, thyme, and chives for fresh flavours
Dwarf tomatoes: ‘Balconi Red’, ‘Tiny Tim’, or ‘Tumbling Tom’
Chillies and peppers: compact and colourful in pots
Strawberries: perfect for hanging baskets and vertical racks
Microgreens: fast-growing and nutrient-rich

Grow in stages for staggered harvests. Use shelves and stacking pots to maximise the vertical space. Rotate crops between seasons, and sow successionally to keep beds consistently productive.

With Keder greenhouses, even the smallest spaces can flourish. Whether you’ve got a balcony, a courtyard, or a shared rooftop, these clever structures make growing food and flowers easier and more enjoyable.

Choose Keder for their superior build quality, long-lasting materials, energy efficiency, and innovative cladding system that ensures both durability and performance. Because when it comes to gardening, it’s not about how much space you have, but how you use it.