Polytunnels Construction Services

More than one of us has bought a house with a polytunnel in the garden. If you are thinking about having the polytunnel removed, you may want to think twice. Polytunnel gardening and permaculture management are both beginning to increase rapidly within the UK.   Polytunnels are to popping up all over the place. So, if you are lucky enough to have one   sitting vacant in your garden, make the most out of it.   Not Sure Where to Start With Your Polytunnel? No Problem   The first thing you need to do before you start “polytunnel gardening” is to find out if your polytunnel needs any refurbishment or repairs. A damaged polytunnel with holes or tears in the plastic covering will not only let the elements in, but it will also let the bugs in.   Can you carry out a polytunnel refurbishment yourself? You could possibly carry out polytunnel repairs yourself. But, if you don't have any knowledge or experience on how to repair or refurbish a polytunnel, it...

Can I grow indoor plants in my polytunnel construction ? Growing indoor plants in a polytunnel has proved to be a good idea and investment for many commercial growing businesses, as well as the smaller individual grower.   Many keen indoor gardeners find themselves running out of space. When you overcrowd your house plants, they will often become stressed and pick up all kinds of bugs and diseases. When you feel that you just can't resist buying more house plants, do consider investing in a polytunnel installation instead.   What House Plants Grow Well in Polytunnels?   Green leafed house plants love to grow in a light and airy polytunnel construction. Popular beginner plants include spider and pothos plants. However, many other house plants also love a polytunnel growing environment.   If you have never managed to get your Mother-in-law’s tongue to flower, you should try growing it in a polytunnel. Yes, you can try a greenhouse, but for some reason, ...

Are you thinking about adding a polytunnel construction to your garden or allotment? When you don't have a lot happening in your garden during the winter months, why not install a polytunnel to improve your crop growing. Polytunnel installations are available throughout the year. Providing the weather is not too bad or windy, the winter can be one of the best times of the year to have a polytunnel construction installed.   How Long Does It Take to Install a Polytunnel?   It all depends on the size of polytunnel construction you are looking to build. With the right kind of permaculture planning, you can grow a variety of crops even in a small or medium-size polytunnel.   The average small to medium size polytunnel will only take a day or two at most to install.   One of the best things about polytunnel installations is that you can adapt and, or extend. When you find that you like this new hobby and decde you need more growing space, all you have to do i...

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...

Are you the proud owner of a garden polytunnel? When you have been growing crops and plants in a domestic polytunnel for a couple of years, you are probably starting to think about expanding your range of crops.   Fortunately, the average garden polytunnel is a flexible structure. If you are not into polytunnel gardening now, you may want to consider investing in a gardenpolytunnel . You will be pleasantly surprised when you find out what you can grow in a domestic polytunnel.   What Fruit Can I Grow In A Polytunnel?   You can grow anything from the humble cherry tree to exotic fruits such as citrus. However, before you move on to more exotic fruits, you should practise your craft on more local fruits. Let's go back to that cherry tree for a moment. Easy to grow trees such as cherry trees do surprisingly well in a polytunnel. Starting off slowly growing indigenous trees is the best way forward when you want to learn how to grow trees in a domestic polytunnel....

From time to time, you may want to refurbish your polytunnel . Before you get started on your polytunnel refurbishment , you need to take several points into consideration.   Most importantly, ask yourself if you would like to expand your polytunnel. Many experienced polytunnel gardeners are expanding their tunnels. They have come to appreciate that in the future we are probably going to have to grow a lot more of our food ourselves. One thing is for sure, we will certainly become more dependent on local producers.   If you would like to join the food growing revolution, it is a good idea to think about what you will need as far as your polytunnel refurbishment is concerned.   Size Is Important Whether you are carrying out polytunnel repairs or a complete refurbishment, you will have realised by now that the size of your polytunnel is important. The larger your polytunnel is, the more produce you can grow in it.   A large polytunnel can be divided ...

Can I keep the bugs and pests out of my polytunnel installation naturally? You most certainly can. However, it is important that you plan ahead. The job starts before the company arrives to start on your polytunnel construction.   Talking through your concerns and approach to polytunnel gardening with the installation company is the best idea. For instance, they may be able to add extra ventilation. Better airflow will help to control the humidity level in your polytunnel. High humidity contributes significantly to the growth of fungus and mould in any polytunnel installation.   Creating a Micro Climate   When you are really keen to go down the “natural route”, the job starts long before your polytunnel construction.   Many experienced polytunnel gardeners know that what they grow in their polytunnel installation has a huge effect on the environment. In many ways, a polytunnel construction creates a micro-climate in which your plants and crops can t...