Month: May 2014

Greenhouses protect your plants and extend the growing season

Greenhouses protect seedlings and increase growing rates

Greenhouses seem to be near the top of every gardener’s wish list this time of year! Protecting young and delicate plants from the cold winter wind and rain is a priority. As well as simply protecting plants, however, greenhouses are very effective in extending the growing season, resulting in longer productive life and better yields for your flowers and vegetables.

We published an interesting post a little while ago which described the actual results obtained by a customer in South Australia. This included photos of the vegetables grown inside compared with similar ones grown outside – and it is very convincing evidence of the effectiveness of greenhouses. They are also great for propagating seedlings; ensuring you get your plants off to a good start for the new season.

Greenhouses range in size from the very small mini greenhouse units such as the SILVER LINE cold frames through to quite large walk-in units such as the SILVER LINE 8 x 12. The SILVER LINE products feature strong extruded aluminium frame sections and polycarbonate plastic glazing which is virtually unbreakable. They are designed for strength and ease of assembly and have proved very popular with garden enthusiasts all around Australia. Currently one of the best offers available is the SILVERLINE 6 x 8 which is an ideal size for the average back yard space and is a bargain at $599.00 including delivery!

SILVER LINE MYTHOS 6 x 8 GREENHOUSE

Saving space inside the home is one reason people are considering outdoor storage options.

KETER Factor 6 x 3

Looking to reduce clutter inside the house or tidy up the yard? The outdoor storage options available these days range from small weatherproof cabinets through to tools sheds which are quite large garden sheds. With space inside the home at a premium it simply makes sense to move what you can outside – ideally into secure, weatherproof storage that looks attractive and is maintenance-free.

There are a number of manufacturers who specialise in storage units designed for outside use, including KETER, LIFETIME and SUNCAST. Typically these products are made from UV-stabilised plastic, either polyethylene (HDPE) or injection-moulded polypropylene; materials which resist denting and chipping and which will not rust or rot.

If you are considering outdoor storage options, Landera offers a good range of types and sizes. Some of the most popular are the KETER OPTIMA WONDER and the FACTOR range of garden sheds. (The FACTOR range is even more attractive at present because of the bonus offer on KETER plastic sheds that is available until 30th June 2014)!

One very useful feature of the SUNCAST, LIFETIME and KETER products is that their construction includes the floor as a structural component. This makes installation quick and easy, as there is no need for a concrete slab or timber base – all you need is a firm, level site.  To find out more about, follow the link: outdoor storage options.  With Landera,delivery of the outdoor storage units is FREE not only in Sydney, Melbourne and other major centres but also to most places within Australia.

The new KETER STORE-IT-OUT MIDI has your gear covered!

The new KETER STORE-IT-OUT MIDI cabinet

The KETER STORE-IT-OUT MIDI is a new outdoor storage unit ideally suited to poolside or courtyard situations. Its internal storage dimensions are 1210mm wide x 640mm deep x 1000mm high, providing capacity for protection and storage of a wide range of household items from pool equipment through to toys and garden tools.

It is manufactured from UV-stabilised polyethylene plastic, a tough material specially formulated to withstand the wear and tear of normal family usage as well as handling the extremes of the Australian climate.

The STORE-IT-OUT MIDI has a dark wood-look finish and easy access with its lockable wide-opening double doors and lid with gas strut supports. It also has provision for installing a wooden shelf if required. The unit is easy to assemble using ordinary household tools and does not need special base preparation as the floor is an integral part of the cabinet’s structure.

At only $299.00 including delivery within Australia, the STORE-IT-OUT MIDI is excellent value outside storage – and many people are using this type of unit to free up valuable storage space within the home. You can click here to order your outdoor storage cabinet.

Looking for a tool shed? Bonus deal makes FACTOR plastic garden sheds even more attractive.

The new Keter FACTOR range of plastic garden sheds provide a good quality solution to your outdoor storage needs. Sizes range from the FACTOR 6 x 3 which is a compact 1780mm x 1135mm right through to the FACTOR 8 x 11 which is 2565mm across the front gable door panel and 3315mm from front to back. The FACTOR range shares the features that have made the Keter tool sheds so popular – easy to assemble, maintenance-free and attractive appearance are the benefits that thousands of satisfied customers appreciate.

Another major benefit of the Keter plastic tool sheds is the fact that their design incorporates an integral floor. This obviates the necessity for laying a concrete slab or constructing a timber base – all you need is a firm, level surface to install the Keter shed on. Assembly is straight-forward; very comprehensive, easy-to-understand instructions are provided and no special tools or trades knowledge are required. And if you need to move the tool shed, it can be disassembled just as easily and reconstructed at a new location.

The KETER range of plastic garden sheds is manufactured from a polypropylene resin specially formulated for long outdoor service life. It is UV-stabilised and impact resistant, enabling it to handle the wear and tear of the climate as well as ordinary household usage.

To make the FACTOR range even more attractive, Landera is offering as a bonus a FREE RATTAN STYLE STORAGE BOX in ESPRESSO BROWN with every FACTOR plastic shed ordered before 30th June 2014! This outdoor storage box, with a RRP of $159.00, is a sturdy, weatherproof unit with a storage capacity of 265 litres – just another excellent reason for solving your outdoor storage needs with a Keter FACTOR plastic tool shed! Click here to find out more about plastic garden sheds from Keter.

Keter Rattan Style Storage Box

Popular greenhouse best buy available again – new shipment.

SILVER LINE MYTHOS 6 x 8 GREENHOUSE

The greenhouse best buy is available from Landera again – for delivery in early June! The SILVER LINE MYTHOS 6 x 8 was a sell out last season, simply because it represents excellent value for money. The robust extruded aluminium frame system is strong and easy to assemble and the Twinwall polycarbonate glazing provides good insulating qualities as well as being virtually unbreakable. The assembly instructions provided with the MYTHOS 6 x 8 are very comprehensive and in an easy to follow diagram form.

The MYTHOS 6 x 8 greenhouse is 1850mm wide and 2480mm from front to back, making it large enough to fit in shelves and benching easily but not so big that it takes up too much room in the average backyard. The ridge height of 2090mm ensures plenty of headroom, allowing for freedom of movement and also the opportunity to hang baskets and pots; (specially designed Plant Hangers are available to make this easy). The greenhouse is supplied in kit form and the clear and comprehensive assembly instructions make installation simple.

An important feature of the MYTHOS 6 x 8 is the Twinwall polycarbonate glazing panel – this is especially suited to inland situations where temperatures can drop below zero because it offers excellent thermal insulation. The Twinwall sheet is UV-stabilised and provides good light diffusion; in fact this type of glazing is widely used in commercial greenhouses internationally because of its balance of strength, insulating and light transmission abilities.

A range of optional accessories including shelving, benches and additional venting is also available to suit the SILVER LINE MYTHOS 6 x 8.

And the good news is that this greenhouse best buy is available at the same price as last year – $599.00 delivered, while stocks of the shipment last.