
5 Cold Frame Placement Mistakes That Kill Seedlings
Poor cold frame placement kills more seedlings than frost. Avoid these five orientation, drainage and spacing mistakes before your next sow.

Poor cold frame placement kills more seedlings than frost. Avoid these five orientation, drainage and spacing mistakes before your next sow.

Cracked glass or yellowed polycarbonate can ruin a cold frame, so choosing the right material for UK weather is crucial for gardeners nationwide every season.
Damping-off and pests can wipe out an entire tray of seedlings overnight. Fix these common UK cold frame problems before they spread and destroy whole crops.
Don't overspend on a cold frame that's too big for your UK garden - discover the ideal size and setup to boost your harvest without breaking the bank.
UK gardeners often sow too late or too early. Make the most of your cold frame with a month-by-month plan that avoids costly timing mistakes every year.

Frost kills unprotected seedlings every spring, but the right cold frame size, glazing and placement extends your UK harvest by six full weeks naturally.

Frost damage starts with the wrong frame size or a badly chosen site. Here is what to get right before you buy your first UK cold frame.