Greenhouse Maintenance

Ultimate Guide to Destroying Greenfly

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.

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April Gardening Jobs: What to Do in the Garden and Greenhouse

Matt W · 1st Apr 2025

April gardening tasks for UK gardens and greenhouses covering hardening off, direct sowing, lawn feeding and weed control.

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How to grow Ginger in a Greenhouse

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.

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How to Grow Peony Flowers: UK Planting and Care Guide

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.

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How to Clean the Glass in Your Greenhouse

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.

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How to Prepare Your Greenhouse for Spring

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.

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Winter Greenhouse Care: UK Guide

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.

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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.

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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.

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