Greenhouses

Some plants like to be in the shade. But most plants love the sun, even when it gets hot outside. The sun is another important factor needed to grow healthy plants at home. The greenhouse's thermal mass provides insulation and keeps its inhabitants warm. The first thing we need to do before growing our plants outdoors is to protect them from its harmful rays. Greenhouses are great places for doing this. The purpose of a greenhouse is to protect the plant from the sun. Greenhouses are...

Growing plants in a greenhouse is much more efficient than growing them outdoors. They also allow you to control the environment inside of the greenhouse. It is more effective, less expensive, easier to maintain and there are no risks involved. In order to boost productivity and minimize energy costs, there needs to be a proper knowledge about how plants need light and what could be done in order to maximize this. You should grow plants in a greenhouse as they will provide you with healthy...

The demand for greenhouse growing is high, and increasing rapidly. A greenhouse is a room built specifically for growing plants. They are usually made in an enclosed space with glass walls and ventilation. The plants are kept moist and sheltered from the outside world, but still receive enough sunlight to keep them healthy and grow. It also helps in the preservation of life of plants, which are not able to survive in harsh environments. The greenhouse is one of the most important...

When you order a Greenhouse from Lenehans, the following happens:
Firstly, you will receive an automatic email from us, detailing your greenhouse order and your shipping address.  As soon as this happens, your greenhouse is ordered from the manufacturer. We will then send you another email which will tell you when your Greenhouse is due to be delivered.
One week before this delivery we will contact you to confirm the date and if there will be someone in to receive the greenhouse. ...

As with all greenhouses the ground should be flat, level and stable.

All of our greenhouses are flat packed.

Yes, greenhouses can be installed on a concrete foundation. A long as the surface is stable and level it will be suitable. It is also recommended that in order to maintain the stability of the greenhouse frame and ensure the smooth operation of the sliding doors, you should also purchase the base/plinth compatible with your greenhouse. However a base/plinth can be fabricated from timber.

Thank you for your question. The polycarbonate on the Venus Greenhouse is 4mm thick.

When positioning your greenhouse, it's essential to balance the need for shelter with the need for sunlight.

If you live in a particularly windy area, it's wise to consider additional measures to protect your greenhouse.

Greenhouses are particularly susceptible to storm damage, especially when they are newly installed.

When installing a greenhouse, securing its base properly is crucial for stability, especially in areas prone to wind. Here are two common methods for securing a greenhouse base:

It's advisable to make sure that your greenhouse is included in your house insurance policy in case of wind damage, as greenhouses are typically vulnerable to such events

To minimize the threat of a storm to your garden and greenhouse, it's essential to take preventive measures before the stormy weather arrives. Here are some steps you can take: