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What Are Essential Polytunnel Supplies For The Autumn and Winter?

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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...

Which Polythene Should You Choose For Your Polytunnel?

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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 ...

Polytunnel Supplier & Polytunnel Installation

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Given the current state of the planet with an exploding population and climate change, we all need to do as much as possible to reduce our carbon footprint.   One of the easiest ways we can contribute is to start growing more of our own food supply. Obviously, the more food you can produce, then the greater the reduction in your carbon footprint. However, growing any edible plants will help reduce food miles, so even if you live in an apartment, you can still make a difference.   If you decide to get serious and want to produce as much food as possible, then you should consider investing in a domestic and garden polytunnels .   What is a Polytunnel? Polytunnels are a simple, cheap alternative to a greenhouse. They are a series of metal hoops that form a tunnel shape and are then covered in thick polythene to protect the plants. Polytunnels are very flexible and are available in a wide range of sizes. They can be used for growing plants and flowers, shelterin...