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By growing so many different plants in a greenhouse knowing exactly which plant is which can be a task, one way to solve this problem is to use labels, by placing a gardening label into the soil next to your plants you will know exactly what colour and specie of plants you are growing.
With so many different sorts of plant labels available from plastic ones which can tend to smudge the ink if not they are not completely dry when handled to some made from wood.
A popular choice for seedling labels are the ones made with wood not only are they cost effective, they look the most natural way to label your seedlings or plants.
Elite Seedling Labels
The Lean-to
Lean-to greenhouses are a great way to own your own greenhouse if you do not have the room for a free standing greenhouse.
These carefully engineered space-saving Lean To greenhouses are available in many different widths and lengths so you are sure to find the right size for you garden.
You will still have enough room to grow a variety of plants in a lean-to even with a small 2ft wide greenhouse.
All lean-to constructions run along side your property as these structures have to be attached to a wall because they are not free-standing structures.
A lean-to greenhouse will still allow plenty of room in your garden for leisure as they are only half the size of a standard greenhouse.
By fitting your greenhouse onto a south facing wall your plants will benefit from the sun’s heat during the day, also the wall the lean-to is attached to will absorb the heat and then release it slowly at night.
Alton Greenhouses
One of the most popular wooden greenhouses available is an Alton Cedar Greenhouse.
Alton greenhouses have been manufacturing wooden greenhouses in the heart of England since 1921 and have been the most popular wooden greenhouse on today’s market, not only are these greenhouse elegant in design they are also a great growing house.
Even if you have a large or small garden space these wooden greenhouses will complement any garden setting, made with only the best high quality materials and specialist workmanship using modern day technology.
The evolution range also features new and improvements designs which not only improve the appearance but also add to the functionality of these lovely cedar glass greenhouses.
Due to the high oil content in cedar wood they will last a long time with out the need of apply a wood preservative.
Harvesting Rain Water
A great way to utilized water is to have a water barrel in the garden to collect the rain water not only is this water much more beneficial to your plants as it does not contain the chemicals that tap water does.
by using barrels not only ensure the collection of rain water is a simple and easy tasks when raised on bricks or fitted to a low cost aesthetically pleasing stand allows for simple access to the incorporated tap when you wish to fill up your watering can.
Not only does harvesting rain water help your plants it is a great way to save water during the hot summer months.
Floor Matting
Greenhouse floor matting not only provides a soft step because the floor matting gently cushions the footsteps, its pliable vinyl provides protection against the breakage of items that would normally shatter if just dropped straight onto the concrete floor.
Most floor tiles are 300mm x 300mm and can easily be click together to form the required lengths and widths needed in your size of greenhouse.
Usually floor matting is lightweight and should have a high resistance to extreme temperatures so that it does not crack, split warp or discolour and must also be resistant to oils detergents, mold and mildew.
Gardening Greenhouse
Olive Coloured Greenhouse
One way that many gardeners have increased the range of plants they grow is by using a modern day greenhouse, and with such a wide range of perennials to alpines plants available on toady’s market a greenhouse has became a must have for any enthusiastic gardener and should be utilized all year round.
With the popularity of growing you own many greenhouse manufactures come up with unique and different designs ranging from the smallest to the largest greenhouse, with so many styles from greenhouses that will blend in with its surroundings such as a cedar greenhouse which will look aesthetically pleasing in your garden environment or going bold and bright with one of the many amazing powder coated colours.
Big Drippa Bag
When you are away it can be worrying about how to water you plants in the greenhouse especially if you do not have an automated watering system but there are solutions out there with out then need of mains water or electricity one way is to use a drippa bag which will use gravity to water your plants without over watering
Elites Big Drippa with its 10.5 litre bag this watering system offers an ideal way to water your plants when you are away without the need of a mains water supply, this drip watering system has 5 meters of irrigation tube and 6 adjustable drippers.
The great thing about these drippa bags is that you can also use the rainwater from a barrel to fill the drippa bag.
Greenhouse Staging
The great thing about having staging in your greenhouse is that it is available from a double to a triple tier depending on what height is needed, many manufactures offer different widths and lengths.
The added benefit of staging will provide your greenhouse with a working area within your greenhouse and some need storage and because it is light weight it can be easily moved from one area to another.
A popular staging is the modular staging made with aluminium this strong, light weight metal has a greater resistance to corrosion than a standard metal.
Most aluminium modular staging have safety edges with reversible trays which sit comfortable in the frame, by reversing the trays you will get a lip that will stop your items falling off.
Eaves Height
An ideal place to grow taller plants such as tomatoes or sunflowers is in a greenhouse but you must be aware of the eaves height so if you are planning to by a greenhouse for this job it is always best to find one with extra head room.
By having the extra height in the greenhouse eaves you would be able to have the option of a having an high level shelf, this can be the whole length of the greenhouse with room underneath for any staging ,storage or working area.
There is only one problem that may occur by having a taller greenhouse is wind damage this is due to the increased eaves height so it is essential to making sure the greenhouse you will be purchasing has a strong frame to withstand windy conditions.
Internal Greenhouse Blinds
The greenhouse blind not only helps you to control the temperature of your greenhouse by creating shade for your plants during the sunny weather it also prevents the plants scorching.
Many internal greenhouse blinds tend to be not as susceptible to the wind which is a great risk to external blinds which can rip or tare.
These internal roller blind are designed especially for the Robinson greenhouse range and it is attached to the ridge bar at the top of your greenhouse roof.
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