Greenhouse Stores Blog

How to Insulate a Greenhouse: Materials, Methods and Heat Savings

Matt W · 10th Sep 2015

Step-by-step greenhouse insulation guide from expert installers. Covers bubble wrap fitting, R-values, draft-proofing, polycarbonate comparison and real heating cost data. Includes month-by-month calendar and product recommendations.

What to Grow from Seed in the Greenhouse Over Winter

Matt W · 10th Sep 2015

Things will grow very slowly if at all in December and January. Not so much because of the temperature but because the length of the day is at its shortest around the winter solstice (21st December). They will be gathering their energies ready to leap ahead come February when the days noticeably lengthen so long as the greenhouse is at least frost free.

Controlling Grey Mould in the Greenhouse

Matt W · 24th Aug 2015

Grey mould, properly called botrytis, is caused by the common fungus Botrytis cinerea, and presents as a furry grey mould. As the season comes to an end and the nights grow cooler, the atmosphere in the greenhouse becomes more humid which encourages fungal growths like botrytis but it can be a problem at any time of the year.

How to Get An Allotment

Matt W · 14th Aug 2015

A 20-year installer's guide to getting a UK allotment: how to apply, waiting lists (12-18 months outside London), rent (£25-£125), plot size and the best greenhouse to start with. Matt's pick is the Vitavia Venus 2500 at £395.

Autumn Gardening Jobs

Matt W · 14th Aug 2015

Autumn is the time to restore and repair your lawn after a summer as a games field for the children. Start by scarifying ? raking out any moss and dead grass which builds up into a thatch restricting the grass growth.

Spiking the lawn will improve drainage ready for the winter rain. Just insert a fork about 15 cm into the ground, rock it back and forth to open the hole and then repeat about 30 cm ahead. For bowling green standards, use a special hollow tined fork that removes a plug of soil.

Top 10 tomato growing tips for UK pots and greenhouses

Matt W · 11th May 2015

Grow tomatoes in UK pots and greenhouses with ten practical tips. Covers sowing dates, watering, feeding, pruning, common problems and harvesting.

How to Clean a Greenhouse: Glass, Frame and Floor Guide

Matt W · 7th May 2015

Step-by-step greenhouse cleaning guide from expert installers. Covers glass, polycarbonate, aluminium frames, staging, floors, gutters and pest prevention with cleaning products comparison and annual checklist.