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Size Limitations of Preformed Pond Liners
A rigid pond liner does more than just limit your options for depth. Thanks to their one-piece design, these preformed liners are only available in a limited size range.
Preformed Pond Liners Have A Shallow Design Disadvantage
One of the biggest disadvantages of a preformed pond liner is the relatively shallow design.
Maintenance Tips to Control Commercial Greenhouse Operation Costs
It’s not enough to simply put together a great greenhouse and then turn a steady profit from it year after year with no further work.
Profitable Growing Systems for Inside a Commercial Greenhouse
Earning a profit from agricultural or horticultural products requires more than just an efficient and affordable greenhouse.
Selecting the Right Greenhouse Film for Commercial Greenhouses
Flexible greenhouse covers are often referred to with the general term of “poly film”. Not all covers are made from polyethylene materials.
Greenhouse Covers vs Rigid Panels vs Glass for Commercial Greenhouses
It’s a common misconception that commercial greenhouses require rigid panels or glass glazing rather than more durable, flexible coverings.
Headhouses, Production Space, and Propagation Houses For Commercial Greenhouse Growing
Commercial growing operations rarely revolve around just one greenhouse; no matter how big it is or how valuable the plants.
Why Greenhouse Kits Aren’t Always a Good Choice
When aiming to start a new agricultural business or expand your existing operation as quickly as possible, it may be tempting to pick up a complete greenhouse kit for fast turnaround.
Choosing What to Grow in a Commercial Greenhouse
Since the lowest safe temperature and median temperature will vary greatly depending on what you’re growing, it’s best to start your commercial greenhouse plans with a general idea of what you’ll cultivate.
The Major Losses of Profit in a Commercial Greenhouse
Profit margins are very thin in the greenhouse world, regardless of the specific products or growing methods.
Converting an Existing Greenhouse to Geothermal Heating
Most of the material on the topic of geothermal greenhouse design, focuses solely on building new structures from scratch.
Film vs Glass for Geothermal Greenhouses
There’s a common misconception that you’ll need either a completely buried or glass greenhouse to take advantage of geothermal heating, especially passive modes.
Greenhouse Designs for Maximizing Geothermal Heating
It’s not enough to select the right kind of geothermal heating system, distribution method, and heating load and automatically get good results from the equipment.
Water vs Air Geothermal Systems for Greenhouses
Air geothermal systems can use both dry wells and underground lakes and springs to supply heat, as do water systems.
How Does Geothermal Heating Work in a Greenhouse?
Geothermal equipment is based around the stable temperature of buried earth or water, but it’s a little more complicated than that.
Why Geothermal Heating for Greenhouses?
Before you undertake the research need to design a cutting-edge sustainable heating system for a greenhouse, you should explore why it’s a valuable technique in the first place.
Is It Feasible to Line an Entire Man-Made Lake?
While there’s no question that it’s possible to completely line a pond with a geomembrane, many landowners and project managers assume it would be unfeasible to do so for a larger lake.
Renovating an Existing Man-Made Lake
Existing lakes may function perfectly for decades and then suddenly develop murky water or lose half their volume overnight.
Shoreline Style and Establishment for Man-Made Lakes
Reservoirs, and power plant cooling lakes that aren’t designed for public access, just need basic banks designed to withstand erosion.
Damming the Water for a Man-Made Lake
There’s a common misconception that lakes are little more than holes dug into the ground to gather water.
Finding a Water Supply for a Man-Made Lake
Man-made lakes are generally designed to stay at least partially filled all year round.
The Importance of Professional Engineering for Man-Made Lakes
Unlike backyard ponds and small decorative water features, man-made lakes are not something you can really DIY.
What Can Man-Made Lakes Provide?
Man-made lakes around the world are utilized for gathering, using, and controlling water.
Local and Federal Regulations for Retention Ponds
Retention ponds are important projects that require planning and approval from multiple agencies on the federal and state levels.