Get your greenhouse spring-ready
It’s immensely satisfying to get your greenhouse all set for the growing year ahead. While some folk do this job in autumn, I prefer to complete it now, so that I can be sure no pests or diseases have sneaked in on my overwintered plants. Starting with a totally clean slate really does knock festering problems such as red spider mite, aphids and grey mould on their pesky heads.
First, temporarily take everything out of the greenhouse (so, choose a mild, dry day to do this job!). Then, grab a long-handled broom and sweep away obvious cobwebs, dead insects,ground beetles and even earwigs) can be very useful for natural pest control so do consider allowing them to stay nice and cosy (and at hand) within.
