One of the biggest problems for people with greenhouses is the cost of keeping them warm during cold periods. By using bubble wrap greenhouse Oregon gardeners can protect plants from frost in unheated enclosures or cut heat loss (and therefore the cost of heating) by up to 50%. Other benefits of this plastic insulating material are its low cost, long life, and ease of installation. This really is a DIY solution that even un-handy men and women can use.
The wrapping is a heavy duty version of the shipping protection bubbles you can pop with your fingers. The product made for greenhouses is laminated, which adds extra strength so the insulating sheets will last for several seasons and resist friction that would destroy the lightweight stuff used in packaging. This also means that it won't fall apart during installation.
Another inescapable natural enemy which reduces the useful life of plastics is ultraviolet light, but this insulation is specially treated to resist UV rays. This help prolong the life of the sheets when they are lining the glass. Simply cut the sheets to fit snugly inside the framing of each pane. Daylight passes right through the wrapping to keep your plants thriving.
Some people line their structures with this wrapping material and use no heat at all. It will protect those plants that are almost winter-proof but not quite - you know, the ones you could keep in your garage if it weren't so dark. The plants are protected from frost, as well. And you might be able to pick collards and other hardy greens all winter.
With heat, all manner of plants can be kept over winter, and gardeners can get a head start on the growing season by starting seeds inside. Using half of the usual heat can mean significant savings. People may find it more comfortable working in the lower inside temperature, and it can be healthier for the plants as well. All of the daylight can get in, too, for faster growth and easier working.
Manufacturers give installation tips, as do gardening blogs posted by people who've used this economical sheeting. Some wrap can be pressed against wet glass, where it will stay until you peel it off. Users say that push pins (for wooden frames) and shipping tape are handy tools. There are also spray adhesives, special corner supports, and tough belt-like strips made to keep joined sheets in place.
The wrapping is sold by the linear foot (or meter) or in economy-size rolls. It can be cut with scissors or a razor knife, which makes it easy for those who don't have a lot of tools or carpentry skills. It is lightweight, so go for it, ladies.
It's like putting a down jacket on your plants. The air-filled bubbles keep the heat in and the cold out. When spring rolls around again, take the wrapping down and roll it up for use next winter.
The wrapping is a heavy duty version of the shipping protection bubbles you can pop with your fingers. The product made for greenhouses is laminated, which adds extra strength so the insulating sheets will last for several seasons and resist friction that would destroy the lightweight stuff used in packaging. This also means that it won't fall apart during installation.
Another inescapable natural enemy which reduces the useful life of plastics is ultraviolet light, but this insulation is specially treated to resist UV rays. This help prolong the life of the sheets when they are lining the glass. Simply cut the sheets to fit snugly inside the framing of each pane. Daylight passes right through the wrapping to keep your plants thriving.
Some people line their structures with this wrapping material and use no heat at all. It will protect those plants that are almost winter-proof but not quite - you know, the ones you could keep in your garage if it weren't so dark. The plants are protected from frost, as well. And you might be able to pick collards and other hardy greens all winter.
With heat, all manner of plants can be kept over winter, and gardeners can get a head start on the growing season by starting seeds inside. Using half of the usual heat can mean significant savings. People may find it more comfortable working in the lower inside temperature, and it can be healthier for the plants as well. All of the daylight can get in, too, for faster growth and easier working.
Manufacturers give installation tips, as do gardening blogs posted by people who've used this economical sheeting. Some wrap can be pressed against wet glass, where it will stay until you peel it off. Users say that push pins (for wooden frames) and shipping tape are handy tools. There are also spray adhesives, special corner supports, and tough belt-like strips made to keep joined sheets in place.
The wrapping is sold by the linear foot (or meter) or in economy-size rolls. It can be cut with scissors or a razor knife, which makes it easy for those who don't have a lot of tools or carpentry skills. It is lightweight, so go for it, ladies.
It's like putting a down jacket on your plants. The air-filled bubbles keep the heat in and the cold out. When spring rolls around again, take the wrapping down and roll it up for use next winter.
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