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.

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.

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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Treating Your Timber Greenhouse.

It is common to think that if you by a timber greenhouse you will spend most of your time treating the wood on a yearly bases this fact will really depend on what type of wood has been used to build the frame of your greenhouse.

The best type of wood used should be one that even when subject to change in temperature and weather it does not shrink and any warping is kept to a minimum which make the wood from a cedar the ideal choice.

Most greenhouse manufactures have the timber frames dipped with a oil based preservative which will keep your greenhouse in top shape for a while but you can re-treat it every few years to keep the original colour.

To extend the life of any cedar greenhouse it is very important to clean the frame and removing any algae build up once a year.

Alton Greenhouses are guaranteed for 10 years.

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.

Gardening Greenhouses

A great way to provide extra protection for your plants is by owning your own greenhouse, not only does it give a gardener somewhere dry on rainy days to tend and propagate there garden plants, it can help to propagate plants much quicker than relying on the ever changing weather.

Owning your own greenhouse is the dream of most gardeners  and by knowing what greenhouse accessories you are may need such as shelving, staging and shading along with any isolation and heating in the colder months will give you an idea of the total cost involved.

Many gardeners would like a  new greenhouse that will also fit in with its surroundings and your garden design, there are many sizes and colours available on todays market from an aluminium greenhouse range to a traditional wooden greenhouse you are sure to find a style to fit your garden.

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.

Greenhouse Shelving.

Robinsons Greenhouse Shelving.

When you need to create more storage room in your greenhouse having a shelf can help and most greenhouse shelving can be adjusted to any height.

By adding shelving to your greenhouse you will increase the amount of storage or even maximize your growing space giving you even more room for your flowers or garden plants.