Cold Frames and Plant Houses for Autumn plant protection

The Haxnicks Quality Oak Cold Frame and Plant House provide excellent protection for over-wintering plants, hardwood cuttings and hardy annual seedlings – ideal if your greenhouse is overflowing or if your garden is too small for a full-sized greenhouse.

Many plants happily survive the winter months in an unheated greenhouse, and, if sited correctly, a cold frame or plant house will act just as efficiently. They are best positioned against a south-facing wall where they can be sheltered from chilling winter winds and placed on either gravel or mulch to give some insulation against ground frost. Both units are glazed with shatter-proof, twin-walled polycarbonate which lets in plenty of light and provides the best possible insulation from the cold. As they can heat up quite quickly in direct sunlight, they have adjustable lids so the ventilation can be varied and temperature controlled.

The sturdy frames are now made exclusively from a top-quality, kiln-dried oak sourced only from responsibly managed forests that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. They are light to carry and can be easily moved around the garden. Not only do they look attractive, they will last for years.

The new Haxnicks Quality Oak Plant House (RRP £179.99) is available in one size only and contains three adjustable or removable shelves, so it can easily accommodate plants of differing heights. It has large double doors for easy access.

The new Haxnicks Quality Oak Cold Frame (RRP £99.99) has a generous ground area with high sides. An extra strut has been added to the lid to give it extra rigidity.

Haxnicks’ Quality Oak Plant House and Quality Oak Cold Frame come flat-packed for easy selfassembly (all you need is a screwdriver).