gardenology.uk
Tell us a bit about your company – how did it begin?
I was a landscaper and garden designer for 15 years before opening our showroom. There was nowhere local to view a wide range of materials and products under one roof, so I decided to create Gardenology.
What product(s) do you offer for the glamping industry?
Gardenology has 4 indoor display gardens, over 120 different porcelain paving tiles to choose from, clay pavers, composite and wooden decking and cladding, artificial grass and wall panels all on show to be viewed in person. We also have wood fired hot tubs, gas BBQs and grills, pizza ovens, fire pits and water features on display.
What type of fuel is needed?
Our pizza ovens run on wood or gas. The large Whistler grills run on gas and our fire pits are
all wood-fired. Our heaters for hot tubs run on wood-fired heaters and heat a standard tank in 1 to 2 hours.
What are the approximate running costs for site owners?
Wood-fired products are the cheapest to run and very economical. Buying wood loose in bulk is the most cost effective way to use the products.
Can the heat and/or flame height be adjusted?
The heat can be adjusted on the gas grills and the gas pizza ovens. The wood-fired ovens have a door to control the heat and only require a small amount of wood to reach cooking temperatures. The wood fired heaters for the hot tubs are fully enclosed and once the desired temperature is reached, can be left to keep the water hot for hours.
Are they suitable for off-grid sites?
All of our products are suitable for off-grid sites.
What safety features do you offer?
Our grills and pizza ovens come with covers, and the heaters and fire pits are made from materials suited for outdoor use and do not require covers. The hot tubs come with canvas covers or wooden lids to keep debris out and the heat in.
What factors are there to consider when determining placement?
The hot tubs can be placed on any level surface and the heaters on a concrete slab or hard standing area – but would advise against decking. Pizza ovens and grills can go on any surface, and the fire pits are best on gravel.
How easy is the installation; can owners do it themselves or do you offer a service?
The products are easy to install and come with instructions. We can offer installation for the wood-fired hot tubs but these are easy to fit together on site. The tanks are light so can be moved easily, and the heaters have connectors and pipes which all fit together with clamps.
Featured in November 2022 of International Glamping Business
