Knowledge Base
Everything you need for that perfect garden
Welcome to our Knowledge Base – a collection of expert advice and practical guides from The Greenhouse People, designed to help you make the most of your garden.
Before you buy, guides, FAQs and tips
- Choosing a position in your garden
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In an ideal world, with plenty of suitable land on which to site your new greenhouse, with cost not being an issue, the growing capacity you require is likely to determine the size and style you finally choose.
- Choosing a greenhouse size and style
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A greenhouse is impossible to select and price up until you know the width and length of your site. When measuring your site don't be tempted to squeeze a quart into a pint pot!
- Other important considerations
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Now that you’ve chosen your ideal greenhouse; the size is a perfect fit for your garden, and it’s easy on your pocket. What other considerations should you be thinking about?
- Other accessories you should consider
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Once your greenhouse has been installed, there is a host of practical accessories to consider, to make your growing experience both easier and more enjoyable.
- Preparing your base
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Your choice of foundation should be given great thought, as it will affect both the building of your greenhouse, as well as its future use.
- Delivery
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With our dedicated fleet of trucks and vans, we can deliver to any address in mainland Britain, as well as the Isle of Wight, and both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
- Installing your greenhouse
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We won’t try and kid you into believing that your greenhouse will be simple to build, but if you take your time and carefully read the instructions, no practical minded person should find it too much of a challenge.
- Dwarf Wall Greenhouses – Brick Base
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There was a time in the heyday of the Victorian greenhouse that all greenhouses were built onto a small or ‘dwarf’ wall or brick base greenhouse. At that time glass was the most expensive part of the greenhouse and the dwarf wall helped to reduce the amount of glass used.
- Frequently asked questions
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Do you delivery on Saturdays? Do the greenhouses include erection? Is a concrete or a slab base best? Can a Greenhouse go directly on to soil? Will you let me know when delivery is? Can a parcel be left if I am not in?
- Greenhouse buyer's guide - Short version
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In an ideal world, with plenty of suitable land on which to site your new greenhouse and cost is not an issue, the growing capacity you require is likely to determine the size and style you finally choose for your new greenhouse.
- Greenhouse Planning Permission
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In the majority of cases planning permission is not required for your greenhouse. You may require planning permission if you meet any of the criteria below:
- Is Greenhouse Gardening the Perfect Hobby?
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Whether it's aluminium greenhouses or wooden greenhouses, not only is owning one a great way to relax and de-stress, it can also save you money while guaranteeing fresh and nutritious fruit and vegetables for your family.
Inspiration
- Katy at the Manor
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Explore how Katy transforms her Robinsons Rushby Victorian greenhouse into a versatile sanctuary, offering inspiring planting ideas by day and an enchanting backdrop for intimate evening gatherings by night.
Delivery and returns information
- Delivery
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We will contact you ahead of delivery to confirm an exact date, once delivery is confirmed we will not contact you again. It is important to note that you do not have to be in for delivery.
- European greenhouse orders and delivery
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Customers are welcome to order from our company in the UK, for delivery to Austria, Switzerland, Sweden and other European countries.
Terms, conditions and guarantees
- Malvern Terms and Conditions
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All Malvern quotations and orders made or accepted by the Company shall be deemed to incorporate these terms and conditions together with any special conditions stated on or annexed to our quotation.
- Nordic Terms and Conditions
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All Nordic quotations and orders made or accepted by the Company shall be deemed to incorporate these terms and conditions together with any special conditions stated on or annexed to our quotation.
- Privacy policy
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At The Greenhouse People we deeply respect the privacy of our visitors and subscribers, and are fully committed to protecting customer privacy on this and our all of other sites.
- Returns policy
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Buy with confidence - 100% money back 30 day Guarantee on Greenhouses and Greenhouse accessories. If you would like to return something, please call your nearest display site and we can agree the procedure with you.
- Seven guarantees we offer you on the greenhouses we make in house
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Lowest Price in the UK Guarantee, 100% Customer satisfaction Guarantee, 100% Risk free order Guarantee, 100% Deposit Refund Guarantee, 100% Refund Guarantee.
- Terms and conditions
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Please note, different Terms and conditions apply for brands not manufactured by the Greenhouse People.
- Terms and Conditions of Use for www.greenhousepeople.co.uk
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Welcome to www.greenhousepeople.co.uk. These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Greenhouse People Ltd's Website, located at www.greenhousepeople.co.uk.
- Ex-Display Event - Terms and Conditions
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These terms apply to all ex-display buildings (greenhouses, sheds and garden rooms) purchased as part of our ex-display event at our show sites.
Greenhouse Brands
- Alton greenhouses
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Alton greenhouses are a greenhouse manufacture based in Staffordshire. Alton greenhouse specialise in manufacturing cedar greenhouses. The company can trace its routes back to 1921 when Mr W A Pound founded Alton greenhouses.
- Robinsons Aluminium Greenhouses
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For over 60 years, amateur and professional growers alike have recognised Robinsons as being at the very forefront of the greenhouse world. Renowned for their strength, precision engineering and practical features.
- Simplicity Aluminium Greenhouses
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We have sold Simplicity greenhouses since the mid 90s.At that time, they were leading the market in some areas - first to launch a 4’ wide greenhouse and a high eaves 6’ wide model for example.
- Swallow timber greenhouses
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Swallow GB Ltd was established in 2009 uniquely offer all aspects of the build within the overall price. There are no hidden costs. The founder, Howard Roberts, states, “The staging, all vents, auto vent openers, damp barrier, toughened glass and installation are all included in our price.
Visit Us
- Display Centres
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We have 30+ display centres up and down the country, as far north as Aberdeen and as far south as Ferndown in Devon. Click here to find your nearest display centre, you'll also find out the opening times and contact information for each display centre.
- Gardening shows
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These top gardening shows are an excellent day out in their own right; if you're looking for a new greenhouse, they are absolutely ideal. You can see us there and all of our competitors together on one day so that you can compare the different options available to you from the entire greenhouse market.
Our Services
- Greenhouse Installation
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We have an ever growing list of approved independent greenhouse erectors that cover the whole of the UK. We will send you full details of these fitters in our ‘Advice’ booklet just after you place your order.
Greenhouse Maintenance
- Replacement Glass for your greenhouse
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Sometimes we are asked 'can I buy a whole set of toughened glass for my greenhouse?'. If you purchased the greenhouse from us and we are still selling it, then we may be able to help.
About the Greenhouse People
- About us
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For over 30 years, we have guaranteed that our prices cannot be beaten, and that promise still stands today as one of our famous 7 Guarantees. You can order any greenhouse manufactured by us and you can change your mind, delay it, change it, or even send it back within 30 days.
- Jobs at The Greenhouse People
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How to avoid storm damage
- How to avoid storm damage
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Severe winds are so much more common nowadays - the kind of wind which we used to see once every 10 years, now seems to come more than once a year! To help prevent panes of glass blowing out and to minimise the risk of more serious damage follow these steps.
Growing your own
- A Flower For Every Occasion
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Flowers have been given as gifts for centuries and can span cultures, generations and language barriers. However, with the strong symbolic associations with different flowers, how do you know you are giving the correct bunch?
- British Plants
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The UK has an incredibly diverse range of plants, flowers and trees. This is partly due to the importation of a huge variety of plants over the centuries, which is in part due to the British Empire and how far it sprawled across the continents.
- Grow Your Own Medicine Cabinet
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From lavender’s calming aroma and chamomile’s allergy protection, to holy basil’s ability to quell anxiety. The natural world boasts a number of plants that hold very special properties.
- The Garden Herb Guide
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Nothing adds to the flavour and richness of a dish like the right combination of herbs and many of the most popular and versatile herbs can be grown right in your garden.
- The Rise of Vegan and Vegetarian Lifestyles
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Over the last few years the food industry has changed beyond recognition: sugar-packed sweets and drinks are losing public interest, while governments and food manufacturers find themselves under increasing pressure to make their products healthier.
- The Stories Behind Flower Names
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“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” - the words uttered by Juliet to Romeo in Shakespeare’s famous romantic tragedy about the ill-fated lovers was originally a metaphor for the profound but forbidden love between two rival families.
