Shading for Greenhouses and Growhouses
Shading is a crucial aspect of greenhouse and growhouse management, allowing you to control the amount of sunlight that enters your growing space. By utilising appropriate shading solutions, you can protect your plants from excessive heat and light, ensuring they thrive in a healthy environment.
Importance of Shading
Excessive sunlight can lead to overheating, which can be detrimental to plant health. Shading not only helps in regulating temperature but also reduces the risk of sunburn on leaves, preventing stress and promoting growth.
Types of Shading Solutions
There are various types of shading solutions available, including:
- Shade Cloth: Versatile and easy to install, shade cloth comes in different densities to suit specific light requirements.
- Paints and Coatings: These can be applied to greenhouse glass or plastic to diffuse sunlight, providing a more uniform light distribution.
- Screens and Blinds: Ideal for larger structures, screens can be adjusted to control light and temperature as needed.
Benefits of Using Shading
- Temperature Control: Maintain a stable environment for your plants.
- Energy Efficiency: Reduce the need for additional cooling systems.
- Enhanced Growth: Encourage healthy growth by preventing light stress.
By choosing the right shading solutions, you can create the ideal environment for your plants, leading to improved yields and overall success in your gardening efforts.
Please note these products are available for purchase on linked brand websites, follow the links for more information.
Price Range
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- Replacement Greenhouse Cover with Windows White£25.00
tjhughes.co.uk
- Vitax 500ml Summer Cloud Greenhouse Shading£9.98
diy.com
- Outsunny Greenhouse Replacement Cover Only For Tunnel Walk-In£29.99
livingchic.co.uk
- Beth Chatto's Shade Garden: Shade-Loving Plants for Year-Round Interest [Book]£10.24
ebay.co.uk
- Outsunny Walk in Greenhouse Cover Replacement Growhouse PE Cover 4.5x3x2m White£27.49
cherry-lane.co.uk
- Christow Walk-In Greenhouse Cover - Large£21.99
debenhams.com
- Shade Netting 70%-75% Sunblock Shade Cloth - Black Bulk UV Resistant Fabric Mesh£15.02
ebay.co.uk
- Sunshade Sail 160 g/m² Anthracite 4.5x4.5x4.5 M HDPE£24.00
debenhams.com
- Begrit Greenhouse Shading Net With Grommets Pergola Sun Shade Cloth£5.00
ebay.co.uk
- Sun Shading Cloth Plant Shades For Outdoor Plants Transparent£37.99
ebay.co.uk
- Heavy Duty Quantity Quantity Shade Cloth For Any Shade Cloth With Mesh£11.20
ebay.co.uk
- True Products 40% Knitted Windbreak - 50% Greenhouse Shade Netting - 1.5m x 50m£65.99
diy.com
- Begrit Greenhouse Shading Net With Grommets Pergola Shading Netting£9.99
ebay.co.uk
- Glorious Shade: Dazzling Plants, Design Ideas, and Proven Techniques for Your Shady Garden [Book]£25.00
waterstones.com
- True Products 40% Knitted Windbreak - 50% Greenhouse Shade Netting - 1M x 50m£46.99
diy.com
- Greenhouse Shade Netting/Windbreak Net 2M Wide Per Metre£8.99
ebay.co.uk
- Mulch Ring Tree Mats For Healthier Plants And Efficient Shading Pack£7.91
ebay.co.uk
- Shade Cloth Terrace Balcony Sun Canopy For Greenhouse Balcony Plant£18.84
ebay.co.uk
- 10m Black Agricultural Shade PHOTOMASK Plastic Perforated PE Film Vegetables Strawberry Plants Seeding Membrane Garden Articles£29.00
gbr.grandado.com
- Greena Greenhouse Shading£11.99
wayfair.co.uk
- Greenhouse Shading 1.2m X 2.5m£10.95
ebay.co.uk
- Shade Garden Concept, Comprehensive pre-made landscape plans, PDF instant digital download, Easy Grow, Perennial Flowerbed Plans, Zones 5-8£7.40
etsy.com
- Gardening Naturally 500ml Greenhouse White Liquid Shading£10.99
gardening-naturally.com
- Greenhouse Shading 2.7 x 1.8m£18.99
marshallsgarden.com