Garden Chic is a Garden Centre that specialises in Greenhouses, Mini Greenhouses and every garden accessory you could possibly need.

1. Choosing the right greenhouse

2. A greenhouse is a structure in the garden in which one grows plants in fairly
ideal conditions. These buildings can range in size from a miniature cold
frame to a small shed-like structure to that of industrial sizing. They allow
for controlled environments when growing plants or nurturing seedlings.
Some key factors in your greenhouse will be the temperature, light levels,
water, feeding and humidity.

3. The fundamental feature a controlled environment offers is promoting
healthy and good quality plants whilst protecting them from some harsh
elements like strong destructive winds and rain and hot conditions we are
sometimes subject to in the UK summer.

4. A few things to consider when buying a greenhouse
Size and shape
Deciding how big a greenhouse you want will come down to what and how
much you wish to grow in it and what is your budget?
When working out your budget you should remember that a greenhouse
does not come with the extra’s included such as garden benches or little
patio sets, vents, neither foundations nor heating systems. Another factor
to consider is water and electricity. Both are ongoing costs and my require
installation by a specialist.

5. General maintenance is another cost and time factor. And, we haven’t even
covered the cost and time spent on buying and looking after the plants –
although they are well protected from the elements in the greenhouse, they
also dry out very quickly and need careful and constant watering and
monitoring.
What type and size of plants, and how many you would like in your
greenhouse, will also determine the shape you go for – and don’t forget
that plants grow, especially if you plan growing them from seed or
seedlings. Remember you also need to move around too!

6. Frame types
There are three popular types of frames used in greenhouses; aluminium,
cedar wood and extruded resin or plastic.
Aluminium framed greenhouses can be ordered pre-painted and are often
seen as green frames, and of course the natural aluminium colour too. An
aluminium frame will eventually corrode, so if you wish to prolong the
longevity consider an anodised aluminium framed greenhouse which is
likely to last a very long time. An advantage to aluminium frames is they
won’t rust like steel, rot like wood, or degrade from sunlight like plastic.
Aluminium is easy and light to handle, although not as strong as its timber
equivalent.

7. Most greenhouse frames made from
timber are from spruce. The cedar framed
greenhouse is the best quality and more
high end than either spruce, aluminium or
plastic and are likely to be intact and
purposeful for many years – even decades.
This is because the cedar wood is very
strong and durable and it is naturally oily
which makes them more resistant to rot.
Wood is also a natural insulator. Timber
framed greenhouses do require a little
maintenance and should be treated every
year.

8. Extruded resin greenhouse frames are the
‘newcomer’ to the market. Over recent
year’s plastic or resin greenhouses have
become increasingly popular. The main
advantage being they are low in cost, easy to
move around and install and ideal for the
smaller garden.
They are generally not used in the larger
greenhouse structure because they are not as
strong as wood or aluminium framed
greenhouses. Unfortunately, over time they
deteriorate from the sun’s rays. However, if
your plastic frame greenhouse is UV
protected, it should have a lifespan of 20
years.

9. A greenhouse offers the opportunity to enjoy gardening all year round but it
takes commitment in money, time and space.
Garden Chic stocks a range of greenhouses from 4x6 and 6x6 models to
more substantial frames. All our brands have been selected for their high
quality and low prices so green fingered customers looking for large and
small structures are assured of a good deal from our online store.

10. Garden Chic
Newark
Nottinghamshire
UK
Email: info@gardenchic.co.uk
Phone: 01636 858 290
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