Replacing Greenhouse Parts

February 27th, 2008 by Greenthumb

We tend to think of greenhouse kits as DIY systems for creating whole new greenhouses, but the modular nature of many modern greenhouses means that it’s increasingly easy to buy single-part kits for replacing damaged bits of your greenhouse. Where once you might have incurred the expense of a visit to the local glazier to replace a broken panel, now you can buy one ready-made, cut to the right size and easy to slot into place.

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Cleaning your Greenhouse

February 22nd, 2008 by Greenthumb

If you want to get maximum performance out of your greenhouse, it’s vital to ensure that your greenhouse panels are cleaned. Here are six top tips for keeping it shining and bright.

1. Choose the right cleaning products for your panels. What works on glass may not be the best choice for a plastic greenhouse covering. Some types of plastic panels can actually be dissolved by traditional cleaning fluids. Check with the manufacturer for product-specific advice.

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Springing Into The Greenhouse

February 14th, 2008 by Greenthumb

Are you just starting to get your garden greenhouse ready for activity? Many of you have been growing through the winter and already have seeds sprouting. With the cold weather throughout much of the country though, you might just be starting to get back into the gardening spirit and wondering if it’s too late to start those seeds.

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Choosing the Right Greenhouse Kit for You

February 9th, 2008 by Greenthumb

If you want to cut down on gardening costs, create a beautifully landscaped yard and enjoy the fun of building something for yourself, greenhouse kits are a great way to go. But how do you decide which is the right greenhouse kit for you? While simple greenhouses can be built by almost anyone, other designs are more complex. If you want a more advanced greenhouse model to allow you to garden all year, but you don’t want to be stuck with something which you find impossible to put together, what should you be looking out for?

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Greenhouses for the Country Garden

February 3rd, 2008 by Greenthumb

If you’ve been looking at greenhouses for your garden and you’re despairing of how expensive they seem, you’ve been looking in the wrong place.Although you may think that having a greenhouse will be a huge expense, you will be pleasantly surprised at how affordable greenhouse kits have become in recent years. To get the most out of your investment, choose a pre-fabricated greenhouse kit to save you the expense of hiring a contractor to erect your greenhouse.

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