Passing Time In Your Polytunnel

March 17th, 2010 Posted in Tools and Equipment

There are several reasons why gardeners decide to install a greenhouse. You can grow your favourite plants all year round even out of season. Others enjoy a particular fruit or vegetable, and would like to enjoy it all year, but on a limited basis. Whatever the reason, there are certain things to consider when deciding to go for greenhouse gardening. It is necessary that your greenhouse is built on flat land without any steep hills leading onto or from the greenhouse. Angle your greenhouse so that it will receive maximum sun during the winter months. Survey the area you’ve picked to be sure nothing else will create a shadow, remember that trees create shade, and they grow relatively quickly.

Arranging the Greenhouse.
You will need workspace and surfaces in the greenhouse so plan for this. Do you want large open work surfaces or counter-tops with a sink? Do you want a tool cabinet or pegboards for your utensils? Consider having a reservoir to hold any excess soil not used when you pot plants so that you can re-use it.

Cleaning Your Greenhouse.
Maintaining the levels of sun entering the greenhouse requires keeping the glass clean. Letting the high sun into the greenhouse can be achieved by cleaning the roof with a water fed pole. These poles ensure that the glass is left without streaks and you do not risk your safety by climbing on unsteady objects or damage the greenhouse with ladders.

A greenhouse can be an enjoyable addition to your home for the rest of your life with the correct maintenance and cleaning, providing you with flowers, plants and sustenance.