Have you ever dreamed of owning a greenhouse? Greenhouses make it possible to grow vegetables and other plants regardless of the weather outside. Setting up a greenhouse, however, can be a huge investment. With a garden window, you can reduce installation and maintenance costs while also creating space to grow plants inside in controlled conditions.

According to Today's Homeowner, garden windows are miniature bay windows that project past a home’s exterior with three glass walls. A garden window is essentially a window that has built-in space to grow plants. The amount of space provided varies depending on the design and the setup of your home. Garden windows will rarely offer as much space as a dedicated greenhouse, but they can still offer a surprisingly generous amount of room. Let’s take a look at why they are so popular.

Enjoy Affordability

We’ve already hinted at this, but it’s worth mentioning again. When it comes to creating internal spaces for growing vegetables, spices, or whatever else, garden windows can be quite affordable even when installed by the best window contractor in your area. Should you have to step away from gardening for a season, you won’t feel like you’ve wasted a lot of money.

Outside of installation costs, greenhouses can also be expensive to heat and maintain. Garden windows are much less costly. This makes them a great choice for folks who are just starting out with gardening.

Trim Your Grocery Bills

It’s always best to justify costs and in the long run, the money you save by consuming homegrown plants. Vegetables and spices have seen steep price increases in recent years. By setting up your own home garden, you can reduce how much you have to buy at the store.

Care For Plants Easily

Taking care of an outdoor garden can be a pain. Weeds, among other things, are a pernicious and constant threat. The same is true for insects and other pests, like rabbits. Greenhouses are less prone to issues with weeds and the like, but they’re still really hard to take care of.

Further, with a greenhouse, you may find yourself trudging through rain storms or blizzards. Greenhouses require regular maintenance, and even if the weather is bad, you may still have to visit your greenhouse. With a garden window, you’ll also have to provide regular oversight, but you won’t have to worry as much about bad weather outdoors.

Further, for garden windows, the risk of weeds is nearly eliminated. Some pets, like cats or rabbits, might cause problems if you let them, but it’s generally pretty easy to protect your gardening space. You can ask your window contractor if you need help dealing with pets.

Grow Plants Year-Round

You can’t grow most vegetables in the winter, especially if you live in a cool or cold climate. However, you can often grow plants in window gardens year-round. The garden will be roughly as warm as the rest of your house.

That said, you probably should speak with your window contractor to see if there are ways to ensure good insulation. These contractors may also be able to make recommendations for ensuring a steady temperature and plenty of sunlight. This may make for a more bountiful garden.

Eat Foods You've Grown

Many people find that fresh plants from a garden taste better. Often, the produce grown by large farms relies on hardy, easy-to-care-for species. Durability often requires sacrificing taste. With a garden window, you can select plants that taste better. They may require a bit more upkeep, but garden windows can make caring even for fickle plants relatively easy.

You can also avoid or at least reduce the need to use pesticides and other things. Further, highly controlled soil conditions, sunlight, and temperatures can all help plants thrive. This can produce better tastes.

Improve Your Home's Mood

Many people love green spaces. It can feel relaxing to be in nature, and green is an inspiring and relaxing color. With a garden window, you can bring nature indoors. This can help your home or other space feel more comfortable. Further, indoor plants may improve air quality and reduce stress. Given all this, it’s easy to see why so many people will hire a window contractor to set up a garden window.

As you can see, garden windows offer a lot of benefits. Thinking about setting one up? It’s time to contact a window contractor. You can reach out to Window King of America, Inc for assistance. We’d be happy to further explore the benefits of garden windows and can answer any questions you might have.