As the weather gets warmer, many gardening enthusiasts across Britain are dusting off their lawnmowers and gathering seeds for planting. However, even the most balmy UK weather can't compete with the tropical climates some plants prefer, meaning our greenery often needs a little extra help to thrive.
Greenhouses are an ideal solution, providing a controlled environment that promotes plant growth while offering protection from chilly nights. Despite their benefits, greenhouses can be expensive and space-consuming.
But we've discovered a compact yet robust greenhouse available on Amazon that won't break the bank. The Christow Mini Greenhouse, priced at just £25.49, features a rust-resistant, powder-coated tubular steel frame designed to withstand all weather conditions, a durable PE cover, and three mesh shelves for your plants.
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The greenhouse also includes a roll-up door with zips on either side for easy access and integrated ties to enhance ventilation and promote pollination, reports Chronicle Live. The product description highlights its stability and ease of assembly, promising that it can be set up "in minutes" following 'clear instructions' for a "fast and easy assembly."
The greenhouse, with dimensions of 125 x 69 x 49, is compact enough to ensure you don't have to compromise on space this Spring when cultivating your favourite flora. One enthusiast extolled its virtues, saying: "Great value, easy to erect and sturdy build quality," while another added: "The greenhouse is sturdy, really well made. Very good quality and value for money."
A satisfied customer commented: "Nice little greenhouse," and another stated: "I wish I'd got this earlier! Looks great in my garden, plenty of room for plants and seedlings could have had tomatoes and strawberries growing. Apart from slight damage to the zip which I fixed with electricians tape I'm quite happy.
"The metal frame is robust once assembled, the cover is a strong plastic and I believe it will withstand the wind (fingers crossed it doesn't take flight down the street in winter). The shelves are roomy, although the clasps are a bit fiddly and tend to come undone, so might need securing with garden wire. Despite a few minor issues, I'm delighted with my mini greenhouse."
Another buyer remarked: "This is a good, sturdy mini greenhouse. As noted in a previous review, the clips aren't very effective. There aren't enough and they sometimes come loose. Following the advice, I used cable ties to secure the shelves, which worked perfectly. The rest of the greenhouse is of good quality for the price. The cover is robust, allows light through and retains warmth."
Amazon isn't the only retailer offering gardening equipment and accessories this Spring. Argos is selling a McGregor 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse for £40, grab this quickly before it's sold out as it is in high demand!
