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.

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.

A strong Greenhouse.

If you live in an area that is prone to extreme weather conditions then what you really need is a greenhouse with a very strong frame that can withstand the constant changing weather.

The best way is to do some research and check out different greenhouse manufacturers taking a look at the strongest greenhouse they have available.

The standard features that come with the greenhouse is also very important such as cantilevers for addition frame strength or if it also comes with bar capping as these standard features will make it the right greenhouse for your area.

Elite Titan Greenhouse strong greenhouse.

Bar Capping

Adding Bar Capping to your greenhouse will provide a much stronger hold for the greenhouse glazing but it also adds an attractive decorative finish.

The rubber fin on the bar capping will help protect your greenhouse against heavy rainfall because it adds a better water seal between the frame and the glass.

Bar Capping is used along with greenhouse spring clips and this will add a double protection for your glazing against extreme weather conditions which makes adding capping to your greenhouse an ideal solution when you live in more exposed areas.

Elite greenhouse bar capping.

Finding The Right Greenhouse.

A greenhouse can offer a surprisingly spacious gardening experience and will fit into any modern style garden where space is at a premium, you will need to look out for integral gutters which gives the structure extra strength also a strong Ridge bar, an integral aluminium base, a door threshold that is dropped into the aluminium base, enabling you to walk into the structure without having to step or trip over the base in the doorway, at least one roof vent depending on the size of greenhouse you have chosen is also a good idea to incorporate in louvre vent if possible as you can never have too much ventilation in any greenhouse.

Robinsons regatta greenhouse.

Greenhouse Heaters.

Elite Greenhouse Electric Heater.

During the winter season when temperatures can remain below freezing it will be impossible to keep your greenhouse frost free unless you have a suitable greenhouse heater.

The size of heater you will need will depend on your greenhouse size if you are unsure then you can always ask a greenhouse supplier for help.

To keep the cost of your heating to a minimum make sure your glass is clean and there are no broken panes of glass you can also fill in any gaps you may have with a polystyrene sealant this will help with any heat loss and keep the heating costs down.

A Greenhouse

A Greenhouse is more commonly used for growing different types of flowers but it can be used for growing fruit and vegetables.

Using a greenhouse many plants can be grown in late winter and early spring then planted outside when the weather becomes much warmer.

So even if you are a beginner gardener or an gardening enthusiast there are many models and sizes available on today’s market.

Elite Belmont Greenhouse With Bar Capping.

Addition Aluminium Greenhouses.

If you live in an area that suffers from harsh weather conditions then you my need a greenhouse which has 25% more aluminium used in the manufacturing process than other greenhouses, Not only does this mean that this greenhouse can with stand a more extreme weather environment its added strength makes it an ideal greenhouse for all coastal areas or places that suffer from extreme weather.

One of greenhouse manufacture that uses extra aluminium is Robinson’s greenhouses they have a wide range available in many sizes which will give you the growing space you need for your plants.

Coloured Greenhouses.

Modern glasshouses can now be purchased in either natural aluminium (alloy) or powdered coated coloured finishes, but some manufactures tend to only offer a limited section on colours such as green or white but there are some manufacturers such as Elite  who offer a wide range of  different colours.

There is also a variety of accessories such as staging, shelving, automatic vent and Louvre openers, rainwater kits and butts, cresting’s and finials, hanging basket hooks, seed tray stands, potting benches and workstations along with many other bits and pieces which can be very useful and many of these accessories can be powder coated to match the chosen colour of your greenhouse.

Greenhouses With Accessories.

Are you a beginner gardener and are looking for a greenhouse but have no got a clue on what to look for, then getting a greenhouse package maybe exactly what you need as they will include many green house accessories that are not only essential but also make the gardening greenhouse experience much more pleasurable.

Not only does a package deal make a great choice for any beginner many experienced gardener also buy a package greenhouse with many different sizes, designs and models available even if you have a small garden space most retailers offer some sort of greenhouse package.

By purchasing a glass greenhouse with accessories you will have all the tools you need get started and will be utilizing your greenhouse straight away, not only does it workout much cheaper than buying the accessories separate from the greenhouse each manufacture will offer a range of different accessories with there greenhouse.