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.
Matt W · 27th Mar 2026
Complete greenhouse propagation guide from expert installers. Covers seed sowing, softwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings and division with temperature charts and a month-by-month calendar.
Matt W · 26th Mar 2026
Your complete April gardening checklist from installers with 16 years experience. Covers greenhouse ventilation, sowing schedules, lawn care and hardening off seedlings.
Matt W · 23rd Mar 2026
Aubergines need 25-30C to germinate and consistent warmth through the season. This beginner's guide covers UK varieties, sowing times, the pinch-at-30cm rule and daily misting for fruit set, from installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 23rd Mar 2026
Best small greenhouses for UK gardens from 4x4 to 6x4. What to grow, how to use staging for vertical growing, and layout tips from installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 19th Mar 2026
Greenhouse flooring affects drainage, temperature, pest control, and comfort. Gravel over weed membrane is the most popular choice, used in 60% of the greenhouses we install. This guide compares gravel, slabs, concrete, soil, and matting with real costs.
Matt W · 19th Mar 2026
UK greenhouse growers lose up to 40% of their crop yield to ten avoidable mistakes. This guide covers each one with the specific fix, from auto vent openers to the right compost, based on 16 years of greenhouse installations.
Matt W · 17th Mar 2026
Seven UK-proven herbs for greenhouse growing, with cultivar recommendations, a month-by-month sowing calendar, staging layout guide, and winter protection methods. From installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W. · 10th Mar 2026
Cold frames extend your UK growing season by 6-8 weeks. Our installers compare 7 aluminium models from three manufacturers, with month-by-month planting advice and positioning tips.
Matt W · 10th Mar 2026
The 8 best tomato varieties for UK greenhouses, from sweet Sungold cherries to meaty Marmande beefsteaks. Tried and tested by our installers over 16 years.
Matt W · 9th Mar 2026
One in three DIY greenhouse builds have a base problem. After 13 years of professional installation and 150,000 orders, we have seen every mistake. This guide covers the 10 most common and exactly how to prevent each one.
Matt W · 9th Mar 2026
A 6x8ft aluminium greenhouse takes two adults 6 to 8 hours on a prepared base. This guide covers every step from unpacking to final bolt check, with brand-specific tips from professional installers who have processed over 150,000 orders.
Matt W · 8th Mar 2026
Metal raised beds outlast wood by 10 to 15 years in UK gardens. We compare aluminium and wooden raised beds on price, lifespan, drainage, and growing performance — with real data from 13 years of fitting them.
Matt W · 8th Mar 2026
An unheated greenhouse stays 2-5C warmer than outside on cold nights. Bubble wrap adds another 2-3C. Here is what to expect and how to keep your greenhouse frost-free.
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