Benefits of Using Cold Frames in Your Garden
Cold frames are a practical addition to any garden, especially when you're looking to extend your growing season by providing a controlled environment to protect young plants from frost, wind and pests. Our wooden cold frames, like the Forest 3'7 x 2'1 model, are perfect for creating a warm and sheltered space for your seedlings and young plants.
Why Choose Wooden Cold Frames?
Wooden cold frames stand out for their durability, rustic appeal and environmental benefits. The Forest Large Wooden Cold Frame is constructed from PEFC certified timber, ensuring that the wood is sourced from sustainable forests. This makes it not only a practical choice for your garden but also a responsible one for the planet.
Unlike metal or plastic alternatives, wooden cold frames are better at insulating against the cold, thanks to the natural properties of wood. This helps maintain a more consistent temperature inside the cold frame, which is crucial for the health and growth of your plants.
The Forest Large Wooden Cold Frame
For gardeners who value longevity and style, the Forest Large Wooden Cold Frame offers both. So you can enjoy your wooden cold frame for many years to come, the timber has been pressure treated for a superior build. This provides a 15 year guarantee against rot and fungal decay with no need for further retreatment, saving you time and money.
The acrylic glazing of this cold frame provides a safer alternative to glass, while remaining practical and allowing in plenty of sunlight and warmth. Its two independently opening lids can be propped open allowing you to work without exposing your plants completely.
We recommend that you use a weed block fabric alongside this cold frame to stop any weeds from growing through, as well as capturing even more warmth.
Comes with full instructions for quick and easy self-assembly.
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Reasons to buy this cold frame from B&M:
- Impressive 15 year guarantee against rot and fungal decay with no need to re-treat
- Pressure treated wooden cold frames built for longevity and appearance
- Perfect as a transitional stage between the greenhouse and planting in the open
- Two independently opening lids allow you to easily access your plants
- Acrylic glazing, a safer alternative to glass
- For increased insulation and to deter weeds, we recommend using a weed block fabric underneath the cold frame
- PEFC certified timber from sustainable sources
- Delivered flat packed