When you buy a greenhouse, it’s tempting to think that you’re all ready to go, but in most cases you won’t get very far with just a few potted plants standing on the floor! The first and most important of greenhouse accessories to get right is greenhouse staging. Since this is something you’ll want to keep using for the lifetime of the greenhouse, you’ll need to choose it carefully.  Read more...

A greenhouse is an excellent place to relax and get away from it all, something which can be all the more important for people with mobility difficulties which make getting about awkward and tiring. Many people get into greenhouse gardening when they retire and want to be able to keep up the hobby as they gradually find themselves less mobile. In these situations, it’s important to find greenhouse designs which make access as easy as possible.  Read more...

One of the worst things that can happen to the greenhouse enthusiast is an outbreak of disease. Because a greenhouse is a largely enclosed ecosystem with air and moisture continually circulating, disease can spread very fast within it. A brown leaf one day can become a few dead plants the next. What can you do to minimize the chance of losing your plants this way?  Read more...

Many people dream of having a greenhouse but feel it’s a dream they’ll have to put on hold until they can afford more spacious property. However, there are now greenhouse designs available which can be kept just about anywhere, even if you only have a few square feet of back yard. These mini greenhouses are ideal homes for starting flowers to move inside your home or to the garden later, or for growing lettuce and herbs for your kitchen. They’re compact, easy to use, and the perfect choice for urban environments.  Read more...

If you’re really serious about gardening and want to get the best possible results from everything you do, getting a greenhouse can be a big commitment. You may feel that caring for your greenhouse properly means you need to be there all the time, and this can be difficult if your work or social commitments take you away from home a lot. But by sharing a greenhouse with a neighbor, you can make sure there’s always somebody on hand to take care of things.  Read more...