This greenhouse has an integral aluminium base. But everyone’s garden is different, so here are some questions and answers that you may find helpful.

Q. Can this greenhouse be sited directly onto my garden?
A. No. This greenhouse is designed to be erected onto a hardstanding, which could be a concrete slab or paving stones. You must make sure that it is completely level and flat. If it isn’t then it won’t be suitable as the greenhouse is an engineered product designed to fine tolerances.

Q. What about laying slabs round the perimeter for the base to sit on?
A. This is becoming increasingly popular. Ideally this would include a path down the centre.

Q. How do I fix the greenhouse down?
A. You will need to drill holes into your hardstanding base and fix the greenhouse down using screws and rawl plugs.

Q. Is drainage a problem?
A. You’ll be sloshing a lot of water about inside the greenhouse all year round so it is worth being aware that greenhoues erected on a hardstanding are prone to puddles forming inside.

N.B. Do not lay a base for this greenhouse without referring to the precise base footprint measurements, which we can supply. If you make your hardstanding to the wrong dimensions then it will not be possible to erect the greenhouse.

As standard, Halls Cotswold greenhouses are supplied with 3mm horticultural glass. However, whilst low in cost, there is a sacrifice of safety and today the trend is towards safer and stronger glazing alternatives. Two glazing upgrade options are offered.

Twin wall polycarbonate has the advantage that it offers increased insulation, which may be useful in the winter months. It does, however, suffer from two major disavantages - it's so light that it makes the greenhouse vulnerable to wind damage and It also reduces light levels, which can be a problem for your plants.

Toughened 3mm glass is the best option as it offers a good degree of safety, should an accident occur. It also has the advantage of a larger pane size, which means no overlaps, which would attract dirt and algae.

Both the toughened glass and polycarbonate upgrades come with bar capping. Bar capping is a cosmetic addition to the glazing method. The plastic cap covers the stainless steel ‘W’ shaped retaining clips in order to enhance the appearance of your greenhouse.

Add that finishing touch to your greenhouse by adding cresting for a traditional Victorian look.

The right combination of roof vents and side louvres allows you to take complete control of your ventilation. Air can enter low down through side louvers, circulate up through the greenhouse, and escape out of the roof vents. Ideally fit more than one louvre to all but the smallest greenhouse.

Roof vents also work best in conjunction with automatic roof vent openers which are solar powered, very reliable and absolutely brilliant at regulating the temperature. Fit one per roof vent.

It really is worthwhile ordering extra ventilation along with your greenhouse, as it’s inconvenient and much more expensive to add once the greenhouse is erected.

Eden Halls plain aluminium freestanding staging gives you good quality at an affordable price. This staging will give you loads of room – and years of service.

Eden Halls offer some great value seedracks and high level shelves to increase your growing area and get the most out of your greenhouse.

Every Eden greenhouse comes with integral gutters and downpipes, so why not add a gutter joining kit and a water butt to collect the rainwater that your plants love?

Eden have designed a range of accessories to keep your greenhouse at the perfect temperature, and help support your precious plants.