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Clean the glass for maximum light
Winter light is precious, so wash the glass and roof inside and out to let every precious ray through. Clean panels make a real difference to how much light plants receive on short, dull days.
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Winter greenhouse and cloche checks
Keep your greenhouse or cloche protecting plants all winter. Here's what to check and tidy before spring.
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A greenhouse is a brilliant winter ally — but only if it's in good shape. A little winter care keeps warmth in, light coming through and plants growing, so your protected space is ready to go the moment spring arrives.
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Check the structure and seals
Look for broken panes, worn seals and gaps around vents and doors that let cold drafts in and warmth out. Repair and reseal what you can, and make sure doors and vents still close snugly to hold the heat.
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Insulate for the coldest nights
Layered insulation like bubble polythene along the inside glazing adds valuable degrees of warmth. At the coldest times, protect vulnerable plants further with fleece or cloches inside the greenhouse.
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Ventilate on mild days
Crowded, humid air breeds mould and grey rot, so crack vents open whenever the weather is mild and dry. Tidy, well-spaced plants, clean staging and careful watering keep the greenhouse a healthy base for everything through winter.
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