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In October, owners of both private and commercial polytunnels should be carrying out a hive of preparation activity. When it comes to your autumn polytunnel, it is important to get ready for the winter onslaught. Whilst planning your winter growing season, checking and ordering is probably top of your agenda, it is important not to lose sight of these areas that need looking at, such as checking polytunnels supplies . It is also worth checking for any damaged fixtures and fittings and giving your polytunnel cover a close inspection and clean. If you have a heating system maintainence and system checks are also important.   Polytunnels Supplies   When it comes to supplies for your polytunnel, it is a good idea to stock up on certain supplies. Of course, there are some supplies that are more important than others.   During the cooler part of the year, you may find that there are more temperature fluctuations in your tunnel than during other times. We all know wha...

We are quickly approaching the cooler time of the year. As the temperature starts to drop, it is important that you have all of the polytunnels supplies you will need for the autumn and winter.   Gearing up for the cooler weather is not difficult, but as always it is best to be prepared. These days the weather is so unpredictable that it is hard to know what to expect. Prepping for winter applies to both commercial polytunnels and polytunnels in private gardens.   Making Sure Your Polytunnel Is Clean   Even before you start worrying about how far the temperature is going to drop, you need to start making preparations.   Mould and fungus spores often start growing much faster in the transition from warm weather to cold weather. In order to avoid fungus and mould infestations in commercial polytunnels, you have to make sure that they are cleaned regularly.   As part of your polytunnel supplies shopping list, you should make sure that you bud...

Once upon a time, life was simple in the gardening world. If you wanted to protect plants from the elements, you had the choice of a greenhouse, cold frame or cloches. Nowadays, things have changed. Take a look online, and you'll find advertising for Polytunnels , High tunnels, Hoop houses, Hoop Greenhouses and Grow tunnels. So, what are all these new additions?   Well, things aren't as complicated as they first appear. Polytunnels, Hoop Houses and Hoop Greenhouses are actually all the same thing. It's just different terminology depending on your geographical location. Here's a quick reference guide as to what each name refers to. Once you know what you're looking for, you can access a wealth of additional information regarding crops, maintenance and added extras needed for certain crops.   Hoop House Hoop House is one of the most commonly used names for a polytunnel and is derived from the metal arches that form the frame and create the tunnel shape. Whil...

As one of the UK's leading polytunnel suppliers, PolytunnelsRus can handle all of your domestic and commercial polytunnel requirements. Polytunnels offer a wide range of types and sizes which have many uses at affordable prices, so talk to the team at PolytunnelsRus and discover how we can customise any design to meet your needs.   PolytunnelsRus Our team is composed of industry professionals with expertise in all aspects of polytunnels, including planning, design, construction and material selection. We have over 22 years of industry experience to draw upon, so you can be confident in our ability to deliver top quality products and services. In fact, customer satisfaction is our top priority, so we go above and beyond to make sure we deliver what we promise.   Polytunnel Uses Polytunnels are a simple but highly versatile structure. They offer great value for money and can be used for so much more than growing plants. By varying the type of covering, Polytunnels c...

Polytunnels have come a long way over the years. They are now highly customisable structures with a myriad of uses. Simply by changing basic features like doors and coverings, you can completely repurpose your polytunnel structure. Replacement covers are available from all leading polytunnels supplies . Here's a quick guide to help you choose the most suitable polytunnel covers for your needs.   Super Clear Polythene The most commonly used polytunnel cover, designed especially for use in the UK. Typically a 720 gauge polythene with a 95% light transmission rating. The high light transmission increases the spectrum available to plants and promotes maximum light filtration in the UK's low light environment.   Ideal for: Growing all summer vegetable and flower crops as well as overwintering hardier plants. Although this cover has high light filtration, it does not have high heat retention properties, so it doesn't offer protection against frost.   Thermal Anti ...