Foreword
Your Traditional greenhouse is designed and constructed to the highest engineering standards and
provides structural strength and maintenance-free service for year-round gardening pleasure.
The Traditional greenhouse must be built upon a firm, level surface. The greenhouse foundation or
sill can be made from pre-treated timbers, concrete or bricks. Whatever your choice of material, the
base must be square and level.
When selecting a site for your greenhouse, keep in mind that a flat, level site is essential so that the
greenhouse can be easily installed and the complete structure is stable and secure. If possible,
choose a site with proper water drainage.
Locating the greenhouse in a north-south position is most suitable for raising summer and autumn
crops since the sun’s rays will be on the greenhouse from daybreak until sunset. An east-west
position is ideal for early spring and winter crops since the winter months, with shorter daylight
hours, still allow six hours of light exposure to the greenhouse.
Try to locate your greenhouse for easy access, especially to the necessary power and water that is
required for greenhouse gardening.
Please watch the enclosed video and follow the steps in this manual for your greenhouse
installation.
Remember, if all else fails, read the instructions.
User Notes
The Traditional greenhouse structure has been designed to withstand extreme weather conditions
such as high winds and accumulated snowfall. Hanging baskets and sidewall shelving can also be
attached to its sturdy frame. The greenhouse design also makes it possible to add extra sections at a
later date.
Once a year the greenhouse needs to be completely washed inside and out. You should do this task
when your greenhouse contains the least number of plants, generally just before the garden plants
are brought in for wintering over. A recommended cleaning solution is a mixture of hot water with
a disinfectant such as Lysol or Pinesol. Any benches, shelving, plastic trays, pots and baskets should
also be cleaned thoroughly.
Prevention is the best known method for controlling pests and diseases in the
greenhouse.
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