Polycarbonate greenhouses have a huge number of benefits over traditional greenhouses. But at the same time they also have a number of weaknesses. So are polycarbonate greenhouses actually better than glass when all is told? That’s exactly what we’re about to find out… ContentsWhy Polycarbonate Greenhouses are Better Than GlassCheaper to Buy Easier to ConstructSafer to … Read more
Ensete ventricosum is a stunning fleshy plant that makes a jaw-dropping houseplant but also an impressive herbaceous garden plant in warmer weather. Also known by the common names of the Abysinnian and Ethiopian banana plant, it is considered one of the hardiest banana-like plants that can be grown. But how do you care for Ensete … Read more
Greenhouses can serve a huge number of purposes, and so the answer to whether greenhouses work in winter really depends on how you plan to use it. They certainly can provide benefits, but the scale of these benefits depend on your individual set-up and how you intend to use your greenhouse. Let’s look at some … Read more
Greenhouses can sometimes attract rats, mice and other rodents, but fortunately there are a whole host of ways you can keep vermin at bay. ContentsWhy Do Greenhouses Attract Rodents?When Do Greenhouses Attract Rats and Mice?What Plants Attract Rats & Mice?How to Deter Rats & Mice from Your Greenhouse Fill Any Gaps in Your GreenhouseLay Down Solid … Read more
One common mistake made by new greenhouse owners is to limit the ventilation. At face value this makes sense – you want a greenhouse to stay warm so why open it up to outside air? In fact, ventilation is an important part of maintaining a healthy and successful greenhouse, as you’ll learn in this guide. … Read more
The question of whether greenhouses need to be heated is an important one. The reality is that greenhouses do not necessarily need to be heated, depending on your intended use. There are a number of factors that will determine whether your greenhouse needs heating. Here are some of the most important elements to consider: ContentsOutside … Read more
Buying a new greenhouse can be an expensive exercise, so it’s natural to try and economize where possible. One common consideration is whether greenhouses need a base, as these can significantly add to the cost of getting into greenhouse gardening. The reality is that a greenhouse base should be considered an essential purchase when buying … Read more
Unheated greenhouses warm up by capturing the sun’s rays behind glass or plastic. Whether greenhouses are warm in winter therefore depends on how much sunlight your greenhouse receives. A greenhouse placed in a south-facing position, during a winter with plenty of blue skies and sunshine, will warm up pleasantly even in the winter months. I … Read more
While greenhouses naturally keep warm all summer long, the winter months can see temperatures plummet. This, in turn, can slow down plant growth or even risk killing more frost-sensitive plants. Naturally, many of us think about how best to keep our greenhouse warm in winter. Fortunately there are a host of ways to keep your … Read more
Like many other gardeners, I caught the succulent-growing bug some years back. I find myself in constant awe of the colors and shapes of these magnificent plants. Additionally, as a died-in-the-wool greenhouse gardener it’s natural that I’ve since experimented with growing many different succulents in my greenhouse. In this article I’m going to discuss my … Read more