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Direct Plants were recently named as Specialist Seller of the Year in the prestigious eBay National Business Awards. At a glittering ceremony in London held at the Ham Yard Hotel, directors Shaun and … read more

There’s plenty of reasons why Victoria plum fruit trees are perfect for all gardens and gardeners: Easy to grow. Low maintenance. Very hardy. Don’t need much space. Self-fertile.& … read more

There's a tendency to think only commercial growers can use polytunnels. After all, you'll see rows and rows of long polytunnels at nurseries with each tunnel being up to 90 feet long. Obviously this … read more

It’s pretty much what it says on the tin. A polytunnel is a steel framed tunnel with a polythene cover used by gardeners and commercial growers for growing vegetables, fruits and flowers. You may also … read more

Laurel hedging plants are very popular with gardeners and landscapers alike. With two varieties in particular standing out. Cherry laurel and Portuguese laurel are two of the fastest selling hedging t … read more