Category Archives: Greenhouse Accessories
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
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.
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.
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.
Greenhouse Panels.
To create a traditional boarded bottom to your Cedar greenhouse you can use a clip on panel which are usually easy to fit onto the greenhouse using clips may quickly be moved if you just want them on one side of the greenhouse.
These panels can also help create a little extra insulation during the colder months as well as hiding any unsightly mess you may have under your storage areas.
The attractive appearance of these panels will give any greenhouse a more traditional style.
Alton Greenhouses clip on panels.
Internal Partitions.
An internal partition on a larger greenhouse will create two separate greenhouse environments as well as strengthening your greenhouse frame.
By having two separate sections in your greenhouse you can use one area as just a propagation section leaving the other section of your greenhouse as a working area.
A partition can also help with the heating cost because your greenhouse will be divided into two distinct zones your can just heat one part which in turn will minimizing the cost during the winter season.
Robinsons greenhouse partition.
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The Potting Bench
One great greenhouse accessory is a potting bench this is because of its ideal height, which can make the back breaking task of potting your plants a much easier and effortless job and is a must have for any gardener.
Most potting benches usually have a front lip this is to prevent any spillage of compost , it also has a hole in the corner for any waste to be collected into a hopper below this hopper is usually large enough to also store any compost or pots.
A potting bench provides any gardener a simple and strong bench on which to work, whether it is on the most concentrated tasks of pluging up or just weeding with everything in one place and its ideal size makes this accessory great for any greenhouse.
Hardening Off Plants
Hardening off plants is a process which can take up to two weeks in the late spring and 7 to 10 days in the early summer, this process will help to toughen up young and seedling plants.
By hardening off your plants not only prepares your plants to the outdoor conditions it also give them a much better strength against extreme weather, this is because greenhouse plants are much weaker than the ones grown outside and may possibly die if planted straight outside.
One way to harden off your plants is by using a cold frame which should be place it out of direct sunlight with your trays or pots of plants into the cold frame.
These must then be allowed a small amount of ventilation during the day but keeping it closed at night, you must gradually increasing the amount of ventilation until the frame top is fully open during the day and then add some ventilation at night.
At the end of the time need to harden off you will be able to plant your plants in the garden area giving them the best start and a much stronger root system to survive most weather conditions.
Greenhouse Slatted Staging.
Greenhouse Slatted Staging is very different from solid top bench or modular staging as the slatted top design helps with the air flow around your plants.
During the autumn season this air flow around your plants will help with the control of any fungus diseases such as mould and mildew.
For plants that prefer a dryer environment this slatted staging is ideal in the summer months as it helps to dry out the plants quicker.
Elite Greenhouse Slatted Bench.
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