Buy the right greenhouse first time.
Plain-English buying guides for UK gardens: what to look for, what to avoid and which models are worth the money. Glass or polycarbonate, heated or not, small plot or allotment.
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Greenhouses
Best polycarbonate greenhouses
The best polycarbonate greenhouses for UK gardens: six kits compared on panel thickness, twin-wall or clear walls, wind rating, base, vents and warranty.
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Greenhouses
Greenhouse bases
Yes, nearly every greenhouse needs a level base. What makers require, the best base for your ground (grass, slope, gravel) and a 6x8 slab worked example.
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Greenhouses
Best lean-to greenhouses
The best lean-to greenhouses for UK walls: glass, polycarbonate and wooden models compared on height, base, vents and warranty, plus fixing and planning.
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Heating and ventilation
Electric vs paraffin heaters
Electric, paraffin or gas greenhouse heater? A worked winter running cost for a 6x8 kept frost-free, thermostats, safety and the models worth buying.
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Polytunnels
Polytunnel vs greenhouse
Polytunnel or greenhouse? Cost per square metre, heat, condensation, wind, cover life and planning rules compared, with clear advice for UK gardens.
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Greenhouses
Polycarbonate vs glass
Polycarbonate or glass for your greenhouse? Light, warmth, safety, wind, lifespan and cost compared, with clear advice for UK gardens.
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How these guides are made
Every guide compares products on the things that matter in a British garden: wind, winter light, frost and how much room you really have. We read the manufacturer's specifications, warranty terms and assembly instructions, and what owners say after a year or two of use.
Retailers never pay to be included. Some links earn us a commission, which keeps the site free, but the recommendation comes first and the link second. Read how we research.