Garden House: Choosing the Right Frame & Cover for Aussie Gardens

For Australian gardeners, a garden house is more than just a structure – it's an investment in long-term plant health and year-round growing potential. Whether you're a backyard hobbyist or a serious green thumb, choosing the right frame and cover is essential to get the best results for your garden in our unique climate.

At Peters Glen Shade Houses, we manufacture high-quality garden houses tailored to withstand Australia’s tough weather conditions. Distributed across the country, our shade houses are built for growers who demand both durability and performance.

Why a Garden House Is Essential for Australian Gardens

The Australian sun can be both a blessing and a challenge for home gardeners. A shade house provides controlled conditions that shield your plants from extreme heat, strong winds, and frosts – giving you healthier crops, extended growing seasons, and protection from pests.

Whether you're growing veggies, herbs, ornamentals, or tropical species, a shade house creates the ideal environment for strong, consistent growth.

Choosing the Right Frame: Strength, Stability & Longevity

When choosing a garden house, start with the frame. The strength of your structure matters – especially with Australia’s harsh weather and high UV index.

At Peters Glen, our frames are:

• Galvanised steel, providing rust resistance and long-lasting structural integrity
  

• Available in a variety of custom sizes to suit any space or growing requirement
  

• Designed for easy assembly with bolt-together systems and quality fittings

Choosing the Right Cover: Shadecloth or Solar Shield?

The right cover can make or break the performance of your shade house. Peters Glen Shade Houses offer two highly effective cover options:

Shadecloth Covers

Perfect for most Australian gardens, shadecloth allows airflow while reducing UV intensity.

• 30%, 50%, or 70% shade levels available
  

• Ideal for veggies, flowering plants, and nurseries
  

• Available in green or white mesh for aesthetic and practical purposes
  
  

Solar Shield Covers

Need more insulation and weather protection? Solar Shield is ideal for cooler climates or sensitive crops.

• UV-stabilised plastic, excellent for retaining heat
  

• Greater frost protection
  

• Enhanced control over humidity and temperature

Built for Aussie Conditions

Unlike generic imports, Peters Glen Shade Houses are Australian-made and tested for the local climate. With decades of experience serving both home and commercial growers, our structures are engineered to meet the demands of Australian gardens – from backyard veggie patches to large-scale nurseries.

We supply DIY kits, custom builds, and replacement materials. Whether you need a compact house for herbs or a spacious structure for expanding your garden, we’ve got the right solution for you.

Tip: To get the most from your garden house, proper positioning and orientation matter. For detailed advice on siting your structure to maximise light, airflow and temperature control, consult the NSW Department of Primary Industries’ guide to greenhouse siting.

Why Choose Peters Glen Shade Houses?

• Manufactured in Toowoomba, QLD
  

• Australia-wide delivery
  

• Customisable frame sizes and cover types
  

• Trusted by growers for over 50 years
  

All details, sizes, and configurations are available in our comprehensive Product Catalogue (PDF).

Ready to Invest in a Garden House?

Give your plants the protection they deserve with a structure built for Australian gardens. Browse our catalogue, or contact Peters Glen Shade Houses for personalised advice.