Devon Greenhouse Supplier, Haven, of Exeter describes how to choose the correct greenhouse for you.

Whichever greenhouse you decide to purchase, you can be sure that each comes with the key ingredients of quality components, excellent service, great value for money and a 10 year frame guarantee.

It is highly recommended that after having established the size which is most suitable in line with your budget and space available there are then further considerations to be made.

The process of choosing your greenhouse can be a difficult one, especially for those who are not experienced in choosing one. It maybe tempting to choose a smaller cheaper greenhouse but as your plants and flowers grow the space will appear smaller and smaller. Good tip: Do not limit yourself to a small greenhouse, you will regret it later on.

Types

There are two main types of greenhouse - lean-to and free-standing. A lean-to has the advantage of retained heat because of the insulating wall, but suffers from less light during part of the day when it is in shade.

A free-standing greenhouse, on the other hand, if positioned correctly, will receive light all day long but looses heat more rapidly and needs more structural support.

Both types of greenhouse come in two forms, glass from ground level upwards (excellent for tomatoes), or sections of wood or brick (better for flowers).

Aluminium greenhouses are certainly more durable than their wooden ones but the wooden ones are much more pleasing to the eye which is an important factor as you want to improve the overall look of your garden. Glass is the most common glazing material, but horticultural grade plastic is an alternative, perhaps more expensive but safer when children are around.

To give your greenhouse that little added touch, there is a wide range of accessories to compliment your intended purchase.

Good ventilation is vital, as during summer temperatures can rise without warning scorching tender plants. Your greenhouse should have at least one ventilator and the maximum temperature must not exceed 27°C. This will add to the success of your plants and should not be avoided.

To keep the temperature under control during summer you can also use net curtains or bubble wrap to diffuse the worst of the suns rays.

The most important accessory for your greenhouse is the staging. Available in wood or aluminium just make sure that the construction is capable of supporting the number of pots you plan to put on it.. Drainage is also vital and any commercial staging will have plenty of this, usually from the slatted design.