Overview
Give your plants a helping hand through winter by adding a layer of bubble wrap to insulate your greenhouse. You'll have fewer draughts and will also benefit from lower bills if you use a heater during the very cold months.
Do it:
late-autumn/winter
Takes just:
30 minutes
How to do it
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Before buying any bubble wrap, measure the sides, roof and ends of the greenhouse. -
Starting with the sides, fix the bubble wrap to the frame using nails, drawing pins or wire, keeping it tight for extra insulation. -
When insulating the roof, fix the bubble wrap to the ridge and spread it down the glazing bars. -
Cut and fasten the bubble wrap around windows, vents and louvres so they can be opened.
"Choose polythene with large bubbles as this has better insulating properties and lets in more light."
"Buy bubble wrap by the metre from garden centres. Choose polythene that is specifically designed for greenhouses, as it is UV-stabilised and should last for at least three years."
I am growing raspberries for the first time so all this info is important and valuable.
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I have bought some apple trees that grow on dwarf stock, i have never grown thase so has anyone any tips please I would be very grateful to anyone that can help . Thanks Roger
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In relation to the query from jrsniece, I have bought gooseberry bushes from a supermarket. I planted them up in compost bags with a mixture of top-soil and peat-free compost and already they are showing signs of producing gooseberries. I added in a handful of fruit and berry feed and all is working so far. Not sure of the variety though.
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Just started growing raspberries so got some good tips here
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I planted raspberries last season and many of the berries were nabbed by the birds (Pigeon and Magpie). This year they were caged with netting and the crop was fantastic - well worth doing! The only 'pest' I have now is my two-year-old who eats all he can reach from the canes! One of nature's most colourful 'sweets', so can't really complain!
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can i grow raspberries and dwarf beans in a large container?
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jrsniece rated and commented on this article
07 February 2009
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I'd like to grow gooseberries but don't have enough room to plant them in the ground. Do they grow well in pots and if so what variety is best?
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