How to Water a Greenhouse Legally in a Hosepipe Ban
Matt W · 10th Jul 2026
Hosepipe bans hit millions of UK homes in 2026. Here is how to keep your greenhouse watered legally: cans, water butts and timed drip kits, from Greenhouse Stores team.
Greenhouse Accessories
Kit that makes a greenhouse work harder — staging, shelving, watering systems, propagators, automation, and the accessories we always tell customers to buy first.
Forcing Bulbs for Christmas Colour in a UK Greenhouse
Matt W · 22nd Jun 2026
How to force hyacinths, paperwhites and amaryllis for Christmas and winter colour. Week-by-week timing, the cold dark period explained, and the kit you need. From UK greenhouse installers with Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012.
Using Grow Bags in a Greenhouse: Tomatoes, Watering & Setup
Matt W · 17th Jun 2026
Grow bags suit greenhouse tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, but plant two per bag, not three. A drip kit ends the twice-a-day summer watering. Setup and feeding tips from 16-year greenhouse installers.
Vertical Greenhouse Gardening UK: How to Grow Up, Not Out
Matt W · 19th May 2026
Vertical greenhouse gardening makes better use of the space above your pots. Staging holds seedlings at a comfortable height, while strings or canes support climbing crops. You still need light, airflow and room to reach everything. Start with one useful addition, check its fit and load limit, and leave the walkway clear. More shelves do not automatically mean a bigger harvest.
Best Potting Shed Accessories: 8 Must-Haves From Expert Installers
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.
What to Grow in a Potting Shed: Month-by-Month UK Guide
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.
Greenhouse Watering & Irrigation Guide: Manual vs Automatic Systems
Matt W · 6th Mar 2026
Compare greenhouse watering methods, from hand watering to drip irrigation and capillary matting. Choose a setup that suits your plants and water supply.
How to Decorate a Greenhouse: UK Trend Guide 2026
Matt W · 6th Mar 2026
Greenhouse decorating is the breakout garden trend of 2026. Staging, hanging plants, bistro seating, fairy lights, and colour palettes to turn a standard aluminium greenhouse into a styled living space, from under 100 pounds.
How to Set Up a New Greenhouse: First-Time Owner's Checklist
Matt W · 4th Mar 2026
Complete first-time greenhouse setup guide covering bases, floor surfaces, staging, ventilation and accessories. Written by installers who build over 200 greenhouses a year.
Greenhouse Staging and Shelving Guide: What to Buy and How to Set Up
Matt W · 3rd Mar 2026
Greenhouse staging gives you a raised surface for seedlings, potting and smaller plants. Shelving adds storage above it, but too much can shade crops below.
Essential Greenhouse Accessories: What You Actually Need
Matt W · 2nd Mar 2026
The most useful greenhouse accessories solve the problems you actually have: overheating, awkward working space and plants drying out. Start with a thermometer and a workable ventilation routine.
How to Grow Seeds in a Greenhouse
Matt W · 24th Feb 2026
Before sowing your first seed, optimise your greenhouse environment. Position seed trays on the south-facing side where they'll receive maximum natural light. Install shelving to maximise vertical space?a standard 8x6 greenhouse can house 12+ seed trays when properly configured.
Insulate against temperature fluctuations by using bubble wrap on greenhouse walls during February?April sowings. This simple step maintains 3?5?C warmer night-time temperatures, crucial for heat-loving seedlings like tomatoes and peppers.
Potting Shed Ideas: Layout & Storage Tips
Matt W · 24th Feb 2026
A potting shed works best when you plan the interior before filling it. This guide covers layout, sizing, wall storage, staging setup, and organisation ideas for UK gardeners.
Potting Shed vs Greenhouse: Which to Buy
Matt W · 13th Jan 2026
The main difference between them is that a greenhouse prioritises maximum light for high yields, while a potting shed offers superior insulation and storage for propagation. If you have limited space, the decision often comes down to this trade-off between summer growing power and year-round practicality.