Greenhouse Advice
Raised Beds in a Greenhouse: Layouts That Work for UK Sizes
Two beds and a working path suit most UK greenhouses. The layout maths for 2.6 m, 3.14 m and 4 m frames, bed depths and fill volumes, and why creosote sleepers stay outside.
Greenhouse Watering Systems in the UK: Drip, Capillary and Rainwater, Compared
Drip lines, capillary matting or a water butt? How to choose a permanent watering set-up for a UK greenhouse, with typical costs, drip design basics and the honest maths on harvesting rain from your roof.
Greenhouse Ventilation in the UK: Vents, Auto-Openers and Airflow That Works
Ventilation decides more in a UK greenhouse than heating does. Here is how much airflow you need, what roof vents, side vents and wax-cylinder auto-openers each do, and how to keep humidity and grey mould down.
Wooden Greenhouses UK: A Complete Guide for British Gardens
Wooden greenhouses combine the look of a garden building with the seriousness of a growing structure. A practical UK buyer's guide to timber species, joinery, glazing, and integration.
Scandinavian Greenhouse: A UK Buyer Guide to Swedish Pine
Searched "Scandinavian greenhouse" or "Swedish greenhouse" and come away unsure what you are actually buying? The label points to a look and a way of thinking about cold weather, not...
Greenhouse Site Preparation UK: Position, Base and Build Route
Use this page for planning the site and base. For the money side, read the greenhouse installation cost guide. For the build sequence, read the weekend greenhouse assembly guide. What...
Polytunnels on Allotments UK: The Rules (and What Passes Instead)
Ask "are polytunnels allowed on allotments?" in any plot-holders' forum and you will get a dozen confident answers that contradict each other. The reason runs simple. No single national rule...
Polycarbonate Polytunnel UK: The Honest Buyer's Guide (2026)
If you have searched for a polycarbonate polytunnel in the UK, you probably want the long walk-through shape of a tunnel without the polythene film that goes baggy, tears and...
Metal Arch Greenhouse UK: Are They Any Good? Buyer's Guide
In short: a metal arch greenhouse suits an open or windy plot where you want a rigid, walk-through growing space without the cover-replacement cycle of a film polytunnel. Budget aluminium-and-glass...
Steel vs Aluminium Greenhouse: Which Frame Lasts? (UK)
In short: for an exposed or windy UK plot, a galvanised closed-section steel frame holds its geometry and resists racking better than thin aluminium; aluminium wins on weight, rust-immunity and...
Greenhouse Accessories Worth Buying (UK Guide)
Walk into most factory greenhouses on a bright April morning and the air already feels close, because the roof vent that came in the box is too small for the...
Small Greenhouse UK: Patio & Compact Buyer's Guide (2026)
Search "small greenhouse uk" and the results blur together fast. A £42 plastic shell with zip-up covers sits next to a £1,400 aluminium walk-in, both filed under the same word....