Since the hobby greenhouse industry has begun to take off, more and more people are searching for greenhouse tips to help them have more success growing their prize winning plants. One frustrating problem that new greenhouse hobbyists encounter is managing pests and disease. You may wonder why you had wonderful plants and results your first year and suddenly, during the next season, your plants are all in ill health. If this sounds familiar, please read the greenhouse tips below.

Here are a few greenhouse tips that you will want to rely on to help keep your greenhouse disease-free.

1. Proper maintenance is very important when it comes to greenhouses.  Keep up both the inside and the outside of the structure by cleaning the covering with a diluted bleach and water solution to kill any disease that might be lurking in your greenhouse.  It is also a good idea to clean the frame and all your pots as well. Remember the humid environment of a greenhouse can be a breeding ground for more than just plants if you do not keep it clean!

2. Do not compost your dead or ailing plants! Okay, you can compost them, but don’t use that compost in your greenhouse. It is just not worth taking any chances that you might re-introduce disease into your greenhouse. If you want healthy plants, start with healthy soil!

3. It’s a great idea to reuse pots. You will be helping the environment and saving money at the same time! Just remember to clean your pots with hot water and a diluted bleach solution before you reuse them.

4. If you spot pests or disease on your plants, take care of it immediately before it gets out of hand. I have seen more white fly infestations than I would like to count. The best way to prevent any infestation is to take preventitive measures. Use a organic spray such as FlowerPharm and sticky traps to keep pests at bay.

Just remember in order to get great results, you must work at it. Don’t get discouraged, fight back. Remember to do your “GREEN”-housekeeping so you have a bountiful harvest every season!