Autumn is not the end of the greenhouse season. It is the right time to inspect the frame, clean the polycarbonate and prepare your greenhouse for colder, wetter and windier days.
With a few simple steps, you can prepare your greenhouse for the next growing season and identify in good time whether you need additional accessories or a replacement part.
1. Remove plant debris
After the summer season, remove stems, leaves, roots and weeds. Pay special attention to plants that showed signs of disease.
A clean greenhouse reduces the risk of pests and diseases being carried into the next season.
2. Clean the polycarbonate panels
Clean the polycarbonate with water, a mild cleaning solution and a soft cloth or sponge. Remove dust, soil and dirt that can reduce the amount of light entering the greenhouse.
Do not use rough brushes, abrasive cleaning products or sharp objects, as they may damage the surface of the panels.
Check the edges and joints as well. If a panel has shifted, cracks have appeared or the fixing has become loose, it is better to deal with the problem early.
3. Check the frame, screws and ground anchors
Inspect the hoops, connecting profiles, doors, windows and all visible screw connections. Carefully tighten any screws that have become loose.
Also check the ground anchors and the stability of the entire structure. The greenhouse should stand on a level and stable base.
Steel strapping can be useful for securing the polycarbonate panels more firmly. It allows the panels to be fixed without drilling holes into them and provides additional stability.
4. Make sure the greenhouse is properly ventilated
Even in autumn, the greenhouse can become quite warm during the day, while the temperature drops quickly at night. These temperature changes can increase condensation.
Check that all ventilation windows open and close correctly. If you are not always at home during the day, you can equip a roof window with an automatic roof window opener.
An automatic opener works without electricity and helps ventilate the greenhouse according to the temperature.
5. Prepare the irrigation system for the next season
If you used an irrigation system in your greenhouse, check the hoses, connectors and drip emitters. Clean the system and prepare it for storage or for use next season.
For smaller gardens, an irrigation system for up to 60 plants or three beds can be a practical solution. The system is simple to use, and the water container is not included.
6. Check whether you need a replacement part
After several seasons, an individual hoop, connector, ground anchor or another part of the frame may become damaged. A small damaged part does not usually mean that the entire greenhouse needs to be replaced.
We also offer replacement hoops for a 3 m wide greenhouse, suitable for repairing or extending an existing structure.
Important: replacement parts are not universally compatible with every greenhouse model. Before ordering, send us a photo of your greenhouse, the main measurements and information about the profile. We can then check whether the selected part is suitable for your structure.
7. Plan your autumn planting
You can continue growing in your greenhouse during autumn. Depending on the weather and your gardening method, you can plant winter lettuce, spinach, rocket, lamb’s lettuce or radishes.
Before sowing, remove the remains of previous plants, loosen the soil and add compost if necessary.
Quick autumn checklist
- remove plant debris and weeds;
- clean the polycarbonate panels;
- check screws, ground anchors and joints;
- inspect the doors and ventilation windows;
- check how the polycarbonate is fixed;
- clean and prepare the irrigation system;
- order damaged replacement parts in good time;
- prepare the beds for autumn planting.
Prepare Your Greenhouse for the Next Season
Autumn greenhouse maintenance does not require much time, but it can help prevent unnecessary problems during the first strong winds, heavy rain or at the beginning of the new growing season.
Explore our greenhouse accessories and choose the solutions that suit the way you garden.
If you are not sure which accessory or replacement part you need, send us a photo and the measurements of your greenhouse. We will be happy to help.
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