• Classic Greenhouse Collection
  Freestanding
  • The Six
  • The Eight
  • The Ten
  • The Twelve
  Lean-To
  • The Lean-to Six
  • The Lean-to Eight
  • The Lean-to Ten
  • The Baby Lean-to
  Planthouse
  • The Planthouse Eight
  • The Planthouse Ten
  • The Planthouse Twelve
  • The Cedar Panelled Planthouse
  Vinehouse
  • The Baby Vinehouse
  • The Vinehouse Six
  • The Vinehouse Eight
  • The Vinehouse Ten
• RHS Greenhouse Collection
  Freestanding
  • The Rosemoor
  • The Rosemoor with Coldframes
  • The Hyde Hall
  • The Hyde Hall with Coldframes
  • The Wisley
  • The Wisley with Coldframes
  • The Harlow Carr
  • The Harlow Carr with Coldframes
  • The Portico
  • The Grand Portico
  Lean-To
  Vinehouse
  • The RHS Vinehouse
  • The RHS Grand Vinehouse
• Glasshouses Collection
  The Small Glasshouse
  The Medium Glasshouse
  The Grand Glasshouse
• Greenhouse / Shed Collection
  Classic Style
  • The Grow & Store
  • The Grand Grow & Store
  RHS Style
  • The Rosemoor Combi
  • The Hyde Hall Combi
• Cold Frames Collection
  The Baby Grand
  The Grand Coldframe
  The Upright Coldframe
  The Grand Upright
• Accessories
  Cedar Waterbutt
  Shelving
  • Shelving - The Six
  • Shelving - The Eight
  • Shelving - The Ten
  • Shelving - The Rosemoor
  • Shelving - The Hyde Hall
  • Shelving - The Wisley
  Potting Trays
  External Blinds
  • External Blinds To Fit The Six
  • External Blinds To Fit The Eight
  • External Blinds To Fit The Ten
  • External Blinds To Fit The Twelve
  Jumbo Propagator
  Sneeboer Garden Hand Tools
  Autovents
  Replacement Pistons
  Internal Blinds
  Staging
  • Staging - The Six
  • Staging - The Eight
  • Staging - The Ten
  • Staging - The Rosemoor
  • Staging - The Hyde Hall
  • Staging - The Wisley
  Louvre Vent
  Seed Trays
  Greenhouse Heaters
  • 6 x 8 Greenhouse Heater
  • 8 x 10 Greenhouse Heater
  • 10 x 12 Greenhouse Heater
  • Energy Efficient Greenhouse Heater
  • Low Energy Eco Greenhouse Heater
  Ridge Autovents
• Greenhouse-Staging
• Bespoke Greenhouses
  Bespoke Greenhouses
  • Bespoke Greenhouse 1
  • Bespoke Greenhouse 2
  • Bespoke Greenhouse 3

Greenhouse Positioning

Being natural Western Red Cedar a Gabriel Ash greenhouse is an attractive addition to any garden environment. However there are are number of considerations to take on board when choosing a suitable site for your greenhouse.

The Lay of the Land.

If you have the luxury of of large garden then the ridge of the greenhouse should run east to west - leaving the length of the greenhouse facing the southward sun. Making maximum use of the sun with a south facing aspect will ensure that greenhouse stays warmer than those who do not share this advantage. If you chose to put blinds in your greenhouse at a later stage, which is very simple with a wooden greenhouse, then you need them only for one side. If you are considering a vinehouse or Lean-to greenhouse then a south facing wall is ideal.

Down to Earth.

The base onto which our greenhouses are to be laid should be level and square. We recommend sitting our greenhouses on a concrete plinth with a single course of brick on top. This lifts the greenhouse up away from any splash adding to the longevity of the greenhouse. Combating a sloping site with a course of brick or two may present you with a greater choice for the positioning of your greenhouse. In all instances we would send you a plan for the preparation of the base of the greenhouse that recommends a simple concrete footing with a single coarse of brick on top. See some examples of greenhouse bases.

Convenience foods.

By positioning your greenhouse within easy reach of the house you will find that you use it more often. Proximity is often a consideration for the kitchen gardener where quick and easy access to the greenhouse ensures fresh produce is close to hand at all times. Such a position often makes it easier to provide services to the greenhouse such as watering and heating facilities.

If you would like more information about our greenhouses please contact us via email or call 0845 434 8897