Polytunnels Construction Services

Are you thinking about installing a polytunnel in your garden? You are not the only gardener or homeowner thinking about installing a polytunnel in your garden. If you already have a polytunnel, you can opt for a polytunnel refurbishment instead.   When we moved into a property that already had two polytunnels, I was not sure how I felt about them. The previous homeowner used to grow carnations and roses in them, but we felt that was not for us.   As all of the roses and carnations were grown in pots, we decided to sell them off and start again. We wanted to grow what we like, which includes exotic vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and succulents. As long as you refurbish an existing tunnel in the right way, you can grow pretty much anything in them.   This Is What I Have Learned About Polytunnels So Far   We have not been doing polytunnel gardening for very long. Our adventure started in 2017 when we brought an older style property with rather a lot of la...

Your neighbours may think that you and your polytunnel construction is boring and that you are a bit of a gardening nerd. The truth is that you and many others around the UK know differently when it comes to polytunnel gardening. Once you have a polytunnel construction in your garden, there is certainly no need to grow anything run of the mill. As a matter of fact, you don't need to grow anything at all. Plenty of other exciting things go on in polytunnels up and down the UK.   As long as you look after your polytunnel, you can use them for pretty much anything. Keep up with your polytunnels repairs if you have any, and you will find that a polytunnel makes a great “hobby cave” in your garden. What Grows In Polytunnels In The UK? Sure, there are plenty of us who have a polytunnel construction in our garden and carry on growing the same things that we have always grown. But, there is no need to be boring. Once you get into permaculture, you will find out how flexible it is and how...

One of the latest buzzwords in the English language is permaculture. You may even think that it is something we should all be doing.  Maybe it is not for all of us, but permaculture is certainly something that many of us can do. What Does Permaculture Mean? Basically, it means that you grow plants including your own fruit and vegetables all of the time. Fortunately, it is a very simple concept but may include some growing practices that have gone out of fashion. If you are new to permaculture, words such as crop rotation and polytunnel installation are probably something new to you. Do you have to have a polytunnel construction in your garden to be part of this latest trend? You don't necessarily, but if you are serious about permaculture, having your own polytunnel installation will help. Do I Produce Vegetables Just For Myself? Although most of us start small, there is no reason why your permaculture venture or polytunnel construction can't produce vegetables for others. It ...

Although we can't say that we are experiencing a food crisis, it is obvious that we are experiencing an environmental crisis. Many private individuals find it hard to know what to do to help both the local and global environment.  Once you have switched to an electric car and installed an environmentally friendly heating system, what else can you do? How about growing your own food?  What Are The Advantages Of Growing Your Own Food To The Environment?  I know that many are new to this. But, believe it or not, there are many advantages for the environment for making the most out of your polytunnel construction. Even a relatively small polytunnel installation can feed a family.  1) If you plan ahead in your polytunnel construction, you can cut down on your supermarket shopping. Going to the supermarket less will cut down on the amount of energy you use. If we all had a polytunnel installation in our gardens, we would eventually reduce the amount of carbon in the atm...

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...