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Keeping A Plastic Greenhouse Cool: Siting, Shading & Ventilation

ByAlex Smith 21/05/202404/06/2024

Plastic greenhouses can suffer from poor airflow and, as a result, a lack of temperature control especially on…

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Garden Equipment

Are Plastic Greenhouses Any Good?

ByAlex Smith 18/05/202419/11/2024

Plastic greenhouses are a great way of extending your growing season but they aren’t without issue. Are they worth the money or do the problems outweigh the benefits?

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Storm-Proof Your Plastic Greenhouse: 5 Ways To Make Sure It Stays Standing Strong

ByAlex Smith 17/05/202412/06/2024

Protect your plastic greenhouse from strong winds using tips shared by hundreds of gardeners and years of my own personal experience

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Growing Veg | Garden Equipment

Are Cheap Grow Lights Bright Enough For Tomato Seedlings?

ByAlex Smith 08/02/202419/06/2024

Under the right conditions, some cheap LED grow lights can provide your tomato seedlings with the extra light…

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Installing Garden Soaker Hoses To Water Your Vegetable Plants

ByAlex Smith 10/05/202327/06/2024

Garden soaker hoses are one of the best upgrades you can make if you like growing food without any effort. I’ll describe how to install them and the benefits for your veg patch.

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