Winters bring with them short and chilly days, and it is very important to protect your Greenhouse Australia housing your precious plants and crops from them.

For regions that experience severe cold and snowfalls, preparing the greenhouses to protect your beloved plants and crops becomes crucial. Here are a few things to consider when preparing greenhouses for the fall or winter season.

Clean up

Things get a little messy during the busy season, and it's always a good practise to tidy up regularly. Changing season is the best time to catch up on the pending work in your Greenhouse Australia and clean out any neglected clutter.

1. Remove any seasonal plants that are unlikely to survive through the fall and winter to make room for new crops.
2. Sanitise and sweep the floors to get rid of any bugs or disease that may spread among your new crops. Not only floors, but this treatment should be applied to all the greenhouse equipment, including the framework and benches.
3. Clear the greenhouse glazing to facilitate maximum sunlight into the greenhouse, as light is usually low in the winter. 

   Inspect the structure 

1. Inspecting the structure thoroughly for any damages or repairs before the start of winter is crucial to ensuring the efficient functioning of the greenhouse indoors and outdoors.
2. Look for cracks or spaces on the glazing and get them repaired. Damages will result in an inflow of cold air, which may be dangerous for your crops and detrimental to your energy bills.

           Also, if left for too long, getting it fixed can become more expensive and tedious.

1. Maintenance of heating systems is a must irrespective of the season, but before the start of winter, it becomes more prevalent because the colder it gets, the more difficult it will become for you to work and protect your beloved crops.

 Check the supplemental lighting 

Cooler regions experience short days and lower light levels, making supplemental lighting vital.

The type of lighting you choose and the amount of hours you can work in the light depends on many factors like crop type and temperature. 

Winters also raise your energy bills, so be sure to work with professionals for efficient supplement lighting.

Consider installing energy curtains

Greenhouse curtains are an excellent solution to provide shade in the summer but are equally useful in the winter when you need to keep the cold air out and maintain internal warmth.

The curtains should definitely be kept closed at night, as there is no usable light and the temperatures are very low. During the day, they can be opened to let in the sunlight and increase the warmth inside.

While this may be a costly investment, it is worth the benefits and will save you a lot more on your energy bills in the future.

Finally Being prepared for the next season is always a good idea and saves a lot of time and hassle in the future. So, before winter knocks on your door, get your Greenhouse Australia all decked out and prepared by keeping the above points in mind.

Source: Is Your Greenhouse Ready For Winters?