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Tenielle Jordison

Your Greenhouse Might Collapse if Snow Isn’t Cleared in Time – Here’s How to Do It Safely and Avoid Damage

Winter greenhouse with snow on roof.

Severe snowstorms are sweeping through the US this winter making yards extremely hazardous. While it isn't recommended to attempt to clear snow from all areas of the yard (especially where it isn't safe to do so), there is one thing you should give some attention to: your greenhouse.

Even if you winterized your greenhouse, it's important to remove snow from its roof after a snowstorm. This is for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the weight of heavy snow can cause structural damage and even cause your greenhouse to collapse. Secondly, snow can block daylight to the plants inside your greenhouse, which is already limited in the winter months.

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