Your Home – August 2019

18 August 2019 http://www.yourhomemagazine.co.uk

Extend the growing season by investing in a greenhouse or growhouse

to protect precious plants

Feature

Lisa Hibberd

I

f you’re a keen gardener, you’ll know

that keeping plants protected is vital

to ensure they have all the TLC they

need. Greenhouses are great for providing

a good growing environment, but there

are many different kinds to choose from,

whether you want to raise seedlings,

grow crops that prefer a warmer climate,

overwinter tender plants, or cultivate those

which need protection all year round. The

best glazing material is glass as it transmits

and holds more light, but if you don’t have

the space or budget available for a full-size

greenhouse, consider an alternative such

as a cold frame, growhouse or polythene

tunnel. We’ve gathered together a few

suggestions to get you started.

Give plants a helping hand

If planting space is at a premium, this

mini greenhouse could be the perfect

solution. It’s made from pressure-

treated timber resulting in a 15-year

guarantee against rot and fungal

damage. With two independently

opening lids and double doors,

you can control airflow and

temperature easily. Inside are two

shelves and the base is the perfect

size for a standard growbag

This elegant design has an

aluminium framework and

4mm toughened glass panels,

making it a hard-wearing

choice. It’s easy to customise

the inside with a range

of optional extras such as

staging and shelving

Superior greenhouse in willow

grey, £1,995, Harrod Horticultural

This affordable

growhouse will

create the perfect

conditions for

seedlings, young

plants and

flowers. It comes

complete with

shelving and

all the fixings

you need

Plastic greenhouse,

£45, B&Q

s

Forest mini greenhouse,

£259.99, Wyevale Garden Centres