Ideas for Polytunnels

1. Ideas for Polytunnels Thinking about having a polytunnel refurbishment? Permaculture is not for everybody. If you get bored with growing your vegetables in your polytunnel construction, there are many other ways in which you can use it. Before you dismantle the structure, speak to your local polytunnel construction company and see what usage advice they can give. A polytunnel refurbishment can create additional livestock housing and storage space to your garden or field. Don’t have a conservatory? Extra space to spend time in is always nice. There is no reason why you can’t turn your polytunnel construction into a space where you can spend a bit of time in. Adding an underlay or ground cover quickly adds a floor. Put a couple of rugs on the floor and add a seating area, and you almost instantly have somewhere else to hang out. It may not be the perfect, but if you

2. are short of space and would like an area to relax in, there is no reason why you can’t turn your polytunnel refurbishment into additional enjoyment space. What about just having some fun in your polytunnel refurbishment? Lockdown taught us that it is nice to have a place to go to when you would like some personal time. A polytunnel construction to look after your flowers or crops for a few minutes is one thing. But, what else can you do in a polytunnel? Kids love to spend time outdoors playing when the weather is bad, it goes without saying that they are more reluctant to go outside nowadays. If you add toys and perhaps even some outside playing equipment, there is no reason why your polytunnel can’t be used as a play or games room. It is a safe environment and your kids are going to be close by, not quite a tree house, but it is their fun area. Can I use my polytunnel construction for storage? This is another way great way of making the most out of a polytunnel refurbishment. Tools and other things you need to use in your garden are easily stored in a polytunnel. Before you go ahead, speak to your insurance to make sure there are no restrictions to where in your home goods you store, such as the lawnmower, bikes, etc. If there are no restrictions, using your polytunnel for storage is often a fantastic way of storing surplus things you don’t usually need every day. All sorts of household goods can be stored in a polytunnel provided it is secure and weather tight. Can I keep poultry in a polytunnel? Yes, you can keep chickens in your polytunnel, but you should think about having a minor polytunnel refurbishment. Ventilation is important when you want to keep chickens in your tunnel. It is easy to rush out and adopt a couple of chickens. But before you do check-out on the web or ask your local polytunnel construction services for advice on a haven for your feathery friends. Other animals that also live happily in polytunnels are turkeys and peacocks. Be aware that both are rather noisy. If you live in town, you want to think twice before you get larger birds or poultry, also small livestock housing is another versatile use. Read More:  Trestle Staging vs Growing Benches  Make the Most Out of Your Polytunnel