Keeping a greenhouse clean, safe and productive — annual cleaning routines, pest control, repairs, and the checks installers make every season.
Matt W · 19th May 2025
12 slug control methods ranked by effectiveness, cost, and environmental impact. Bran barriers scored 5/5 in Gardeners' World trials. Morning watering matches chemical pellets. Copper tape delivers an electrical shock. Tested by UK gardeners and greenhouse installers.
Matt W · 8th May 2025
A solid base is the backbone of any greenhouse. You might think skipping this step saves time, but trust me?I've seen plenty of greenhouses fail because of poor foundations. A dodgy base causes more headaches than you'd believe.
What happens with a bad base? Glass cracks. Doors jam. The structure twists. Water pools where it shouldn't. And fixing these problems costs way more than doing it right first time.
Matt W · 29th Apr 2025
Get rid of greenfly with 14 proven natural methods. Covers washing-up liquid spray, garlic tea, ladybirds, parasitic wasps, companion planting, and ventilation for UK greenhouses and gardens. Includes a comparison table, Matt's Pick for prevention, and FAQs. Written by Matt W with 16 years of greenhouse experience.
Matt W · 1st Apr 2025
April gardening tasks for UK gardens and greenhouses covering hardening off, direct sowing, lawn feeding and weed control.
Matt W · 13th Mar 2025
Grow ginger in a UK greenhouse with our step-by-step guide. Covers planting, temperature requirements, monthly care calendar, harvesting and common mistakes.
Matt W · 24th Feb 2025
Grow peonies in your UK garden with this specific guide to planting depth, soil preparation, variety selection, annual care, pest management, division, and cutting for vases. Covers herbaceous, tree, and Itoh types with a seasonal care calendar.
Matt W · 11th Feb 2025
Keeping your greenhouse glass clean is important for both your plants and your enjoyment of the space. When the glass is free from dirt, dust, and smudges, more sunlight comes inside, which helps your plants grow stronger and healthier. A bright greenhouse also makes the space look more inviting and cheerful.
Matt W · 22nd Jan 2016
Most garden pests die off over winter because it is cold and they can?t survive in freezing temperatures, but in the relatively comfortable environment of a greenhouse, any remaining pests will thrive. Slugs, aphids, red spider mite and mealy bugs all like to hibernate in hidden places inside a greenhouse. If you don?t eradicate them before spring, your newly sown seedlings will provide a tasty banquet for them to feast on. A deep clean will help you locate any sneaky slugs and other pests before they cause havoc when you start sowing seeds.
Matt W · 10th Nov 2015
Greenhouse gardening is the best way to undertake winter gardening because it allows you to enjoy your hobby when it's freezing cold outside. Of course, if you want to see success here, there are some things you will need to do. Keep reading to find out more.
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.
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.
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