Let’s be honest. Most of us do not look forward to deep cleaning our homes or garages every year. But it’s necessary to maintain a healthy environment and keep everything in proper working order. The same thing goes for your greenhouse. While greenhouse upkeep throughout the year is important, following this summer greenhouse maintenance checklist can help set you up for success for the next season—or seasons!
Preparing for the current season by stocking up on necessary greenhouse supplies is an efficient approach to your growing efforts. More than likely, you may think of having such supplies on hand should an emergency crop up during the winter, but being prepared is smart all year long. Of course, your needs will be different in the colder months, but there are some supplies you should think about getting before the weather heats up.
When managing the environment in your greenhouse, don’t overlook the importance of controlling the humidity. While some plants, like orchids, need more humidity, others prefer dryer conditions. Controlling greenhouse humidity can help you create an ideal environment for what you love to grow.
Organizing your greenhouse and putting some thought into the interior layout and design of your greenhouse can have an impact your gardening success. Not only can you boost your productivity by organizing your supplies and tools, but also you can affect the health of your plants by considering their placement in your greenhouse.
What’s the best way to prevent common maintenance issues in your greenhouse? Well, there’s good news and bad news. The good news? Simply keep it clean. The bad news? It’s an ongoing task, and the more consistent you are, the better.
Gardening in the winter can help give you a boost during the sometimes dreary days, and focusing on flowers can have an especially positive effect by adding lots of color.
Plants need light to grow and thrive, but how much and when can be affected by factors such as the age of the plant and the season of the year. In the controlled environment a greenhouse provides, growers set themselves up for success simply by understanding the basic needs of plants and the lighting options available.
Properly heating your greenhouse is important as the warmer weather of autumn gives way to the cooler climate of winter. But if your goal is to heat it efficiently, you’ll want to take these steps to more accurately determine how many BTUs are required to maintain the temperature you want.
The Gothic-arched greenhouse design is, as our name implies, our signature product. In the 1950s, relationships with the many ornamental nurseries in the Gulf Coast area helped steer the company’s initial import/export focus toward horticulture.
Irrigation is a common problem for greenhouse growers, from large-scale nursery operations to hobby gardening enthusiasts. Ensuring that your plants get the right amount of water—without overdoing it or underdoing it—requires attention to detail.
