Matt W · 12th May 2026
Homemade pesticides UK - 7 tested recipes, what's legal under HSE rules, the law you need to know, and the cultural practices that mean fewer sprays in the first place. From installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 12th May 2026
Garden room planning permission UK 2026 - permitted development rules, the 2-metre boundary trap, building regs thresholds, costs, and a head-to-head of England/Scotland/Wales/NI rules. Plus 8 UK garden rooms and greenhouses we install. From installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 12th May 2026
The complete UK reference for seed germination temperatures - 40 crops tabled with min/optimal/max ranges, days to emerge, and sowing notes. From installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 12th May 2026
How to dry apricots, peaches and plums at home in the UK. Variety choice, the boiling-water skin-slip trick, the plum-pricking method for prunes, and a brandy-finish tip - from installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 12th May 2026
How to dry apples and pears at home: air drying, oven, and dehydrator methods compared. From installers with 16 years experience - real temperatures, times, costs and a comparison table.
Matt W · 8th May 2026
Does a greenhouse save you money on food? After 16 years fitting greenhouses, here are the real UK savings: £180-£520 a year, payback in 4-7 years, with 5/10/20-year ROI tables using our actual prices.
Matt W · 6th May 2026
Six greenhouse base types compared: concrete, paving slabs, EcoBase floor kits, timber perimeter, decking, and bare ground. Costs, lifespans, and which base fits which greenhouse, from installers with 14 years of experience.
Matt W · 5th May 2026
The 8 potting shed accessories that earn their keep, ranked by what installers see customers reorder. Auto-vents, benches, drip kits, seed trays, and the small extras that turn a shed into a year-round growing space.
Matt W · 24th Apr 2026
A 14-year installer's data on greenhouse lifespan: anodised aluminium 25-50 years, ThermoWood 20-30+ years, powder-coated Elite with 20-year warranty. Brand-by-brand failure modes, warranty comparison and Matt's pick for longest UK lifespan.
Matt W · 22nd Apr 2026
The 10 May gardening jobs that matter most, ranked by impact. From installers with 16 years experience fitting UK greenhouses, covering auto vents, hardening off, tomato care and the Chelsea chop.
Matt W · 22nd Apr 2026
A UK seasonal maintenance checklist from greenhouse installers with 16 years experience. Task by task through spring, summer, autumn, and winter — keep your greenhouse safe, clean, and productive all year round.
Matt W · 15th Apr 2026
Keep poinsettias for years and re-flower them every Christmas in your greenhouse. 14-hour blackout from September, 13-15C overnight, prune in April. Full year-round care guide.
Matt W · 15th Apr 2026
How to grow kiwi fruit in a UK greenhouse - six varieties compared (Jenny, Hayward, Boskoop, Issai, golden, silver vine), training, pollination, pests and a kiwi-vs-grapes head-to-head. From installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 14th Apr 2026
ThermoWood lasts 25+ years vs 10-15 for pressure-treated timber. We compare both treatments after 16 years of installing garden buildings across the UK.
Matt W · 13th Apr 2026
12 best modern greenhouse styles for UK gardens in 2026. Black and anthracite frames, pent roofs, orangeries and European designs from £484 to £7,360. Every product in stock with buy links.
Matt W · 10th Apr 2026
How to string and support cordon tomatoes in a greenhouse using overhead screwhooks and jute twine. Step-by-step guide from installers with 16 years experience, including which hooks fit your greenhouse and how to tie the twist.
Matt W · 9th Apr 2026
Complete guide to growing courgettes in a greenhouse. Covers sowing times, best varieties (Defender F1, Patio Star), hand pollination, spacing, ventilation, and pest control from experienced UK greenhouse suppliers.
Matt W · 9th Apr 2026
Expert guide to the best mini greenhouses in the UK. 27 aluminium and glass models from Access, Stali, Elite, and Palram. Comparison tables, size guide, and honest recommendations from 12 years of experience.
Matt W · 7th Apr 2026
Month-by-month potting shed growing guide covering tomatoes, herbs, salads, and overwintering veg. Expert tips on ThermoWood insulation, staging use, and crop rotation from installers with 12 years experience.
Matt W · 7th Apr 2026
A greenhouse is not just for growing. How to turn yours into a garden sanctuary for wellbeing and relaxation. Practical setup tips from installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 7th Apr 2026
65% of returning customers wish they had bought bigger. Signs your greenhouse is too small, space-saving tricks, and when to upgrade. Real data from 3,000+ UK installs.
Matt W · 7th Apr 2026
Step-by-step guide to dismantling a greenhouse safely. Remove glass first, work top to bottom, label parts for reassembly. Takes 2-4 hours with two people. From professional greenhouse installers.
Matt W · 6th Apr 2026
Real UK greenhouse prices from £329 to £36,630. Comparison tables by size, brand and material plus base, installation and accessory costs. From installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 6th Apr 2026
Running electricity to a UK greenhouse requires a Part P qualified electrician. Costs £400-£1,200 for SWA cable, RCD protection and weatherproof sockets. From installers with 16 years experience.
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