Greenhouses

While researching the kind of greenhouse you’d like to go for, it’s important to think about how you will be using it. Try marking out the size it would take up with string to get an idea of the space it would take up in your garden. Bear in mind you’ll need a walkway down the middle, which reduces the area for planting. It’s often better to go for a wider greenhouse than a longer one for this reason.

We stock a number of aluminium and wooden frames. Aluminium frames are thin and generally cheaper than wood. They require little maintenance and come in a range of colours such as green, black and cream. Wood will provide a more traditional look to most gardens and generally keeps in more heat than aluminium. One of the benefits of a wooden frame is the flexibility to knock in nails or hooks as needed.

Finally there is the glazing to consider. You can choose traditional horticultural glass, which is attractive but breaks easily - so it’s worth considering the slightly more expensive toughened glass. Alternatively, you can have polycarbonate panels, which are much harder to break and retain heat much better.

For more information, read our buying guide.

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