Are Polycarbonate Greenhouses Better Than Glass?
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by Richard
3y ago
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… Why Polycarbonate Greenhouses are Better Than Glass Polycarbonate greenhouses have come on leaps and bounds in recent years. They’re now available in a huge range of different sizes and styles, and as a result have grown significantly in popularity. Here are the best things you should know about polycarbonate greenhouses in my ..read more
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How to Care for Ensete Ventricosum
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by Richard
3y ago
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 ventricosum? Having grown dozens of specimens over the years here’s the lowdown on what you need to know… Rich, Fertile Soil Ensete ventricosum does best in rich soil packed full of nutrients. Personally I use peat-free multipurpose compost for my potted plants ..read more
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Do Greenhouses Work in Winter?
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by Richard
3y ago
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 of the more common questions surrounding this topic: Do Greenhouses Stay Warm in Winter? Greenhouses typically stay several degrees warmer than the outside air, even in winter. This is especially so if your greenhouse is located in a sunny position (such as facing south). In ..read more
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Do Greenhouses Attract Rats, Mice & Other Rodents?
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by Richard
3y ago
Greenhouses can sometimes attract rats, mice and other rodents, but fortunately there are a whole host of ways you can keep vermin at bay. Why Do Greenhouses Attract Rodents? Like us, rats and mice like a warm cosy and safe environment to live in. They also like a ready supply of food. In many ways a greenhouse is the perfect opportunity for rats and mice to find these conditions.  Greenhouses by their very nature tend to be warmer than the outside temperature, making them appealing homes in the winter months. They can also house all manner of tasty morsels for rodents to eat – not just ..read more
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Do Greenhouses Need Ventilation?
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by Richard
3y ago
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. Why Should I Ventilate My Greenhouse? There are several good reasons why greenhouses need ventilation. Here are the main reasons to allow in fresh air: Reduces Mold & Mildew Mold and fungus love damp, still air. While this is most likely to be a problem in the winter months, it can also ca ..read more
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Do Greenhouses Need to Be Heated?
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by Richard
3y ago
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: Outside Temperature The colder it is outside during the winter the more important greenhouse heating can become. Unheated greenhouses can reach astonishing temperatures during the day when exposed to even modest sunshine. Here in the UK my greenhouse routinely reaches ..read more
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Do Greenhouses Need a Base?
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by Richard
3y ago
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 or upgrading your greenhouse.  In this article we’ll discuss why that is, we’ll look at some common examples of greenhouse bases and I’ll provide some useful hints and tips from my own experiences of greenhouse ownership.  Why Do Greenhouses ..read more
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Are Greenhouses Warm in the Winter?
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by Richard
3y ago
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 have recorded temperatures upwards of 30’C / 85‘F even in February in my south-facing greenhouse here in the UK. The greater concern is what happens on cloudy, overcast or rainy days. When there is little or no sun around there is simply nothing to wa ..read more
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How to Keep a Greenhouse Warm in Winter
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by Richard
3y ago
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 greenhouse warm in winter. However before we look at the individual strategies you can employ it’s worth pointing out the benefit of investing in a decent thermometer to track and monitor temperatures in your greenhouse.  The best greenhouse thermometers store tempera ..read more
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Are Greenhouses Good for Succulents?
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by Richard
3y ago
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 personal experiences and aim to answer the question of whether greenhouses are good for succulents. Greenhouses for Succulents in Summer First the good news – greenhouses can be very good for growing succulents in the warmer months of ..read more
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