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How to grow Japanese maples - Ask the Expert (Post)Japanese maples, also known as acers, are one of the most popular trees or shrubs around. They are so beautiful and elegant and provide a stunning focal point in any planting scheme. There can’t be
Low Maintenance Garden Shrubs for Busy Gardeners (Post)If there is one complaint that gardeners all have - it’s that we just don’t have enough time to do everything we want to do. And, as the pace of modern life speeds up, it’s getting more and more diffi
Using Architectural Plants to Transform Your Garden (Post)It sounds very grand and grandiose but architectural plants are those shrubs which have interesting features and textures. They, either as a group or a single specimen, will transform your garden. Ver
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What are low maintenance garden pots? (Post)Sometimes gardening can be a bit of a pain when you choose plants that require a lot of attention. However, if you still want a beautiful garden but don’t want to commit to a lot of work then you m
Buying garden plants online (Post)Buying new plants is always an exciting time. Whether you’re replenishing the garden, starting an entirely new project or fixing the ravages of winter it's always a joy to plan for and to purchase
Exceptional Packaging and Delivery: The Direct Plants Promise (Post)Online shopping is so convenient - but it isn't always easy. Especially when it comes to buying live goods such as plants and trees. After all, you need to know that your plants will arrive in good co
How to grow raspberries - top 10 tips (Post)Raspberries have to be one of the most popular fruits grown in the UK. They are sweet, juicy, can be used in so many desserts, smoothies, and preserves and, best of all, they are ideally suited to
Which plants and shrubs should you NOT prune this autumn? (Post)Autumn is usually a time for us to get out into the garden and start preparing for winter. Giving the lawn a last mow, cleaning and putting away our tools, and cleaning up pruning plants. All importan
Plant Care Guide (Page)Thank you for choosing Direct Plants! To help your new plants thrive, we've created this comprehensive guide packed with detailed, easy-to-follow advice and practical tips. Whether you're planting in...
Direct Plants Supplies Gold Medal Winning Garden (Post)One of the joys of summer is the opportunity it gives us to get out and enjoy gardening shows. Whether we’re looking for design inspiration, new ideas to try, or just a nice day out there are many sho
Low-Maintenance Plants for Busy Gardeners (Post)Let’s be honest. We all want the same thing. We’d all love a beautiful garden, and many gardeners will spend hours upon hours planting, weeding, caring, and fussing. But plenty of us don’t have the ti
Designing your own garden (Post)I’ve moved house lately and while it was a wrench to leave the garden we’d tended for 20 years it was exciting to think of the new space which awaited us. Especially as with moving into a new build
What is box hedging and how to plant it (Post)When planning a hedge, Box is one of the first options to spring to mind. It’s certainly a popular choice when trying to achieve a more formal looking garden by dividing up flower beds or marking b
10 Useful Gardening Tools You Didn't Know You Needed (Post)We’ve all got tools laying around everywhere. The spade learning against the shed, the handy little box of trowels, hand folks, and gloves we keep in the greenhouse, the hosepipe mounted on the kitche
10 ways to improve your garden shed (Post)Let’s face it, too many of us use our garden sheds for nothing more than storage and it can quickly get a little disorganised. Got some old cardboard boxes that won’t fit into the recycling bin? Th
How to Choose the Right Plants for Your Garden (Post)So They Thrive, Not Just Survive If you’re looking for new plants, trees, or a hedge you’re in the right place. But choosing plants for your garden can be a bit of a puzzle and even a chore when it sh
What are instant hedging troughs? (Post)The great thing about hedging is that it grows quickly. Some plants can put on up to three feet in a year. Which is fast enough for most of us. But sometimes we need a hedge in a hurry. We just don’t
Direct Plants featured in eBay TV ad campaign (Post)Did you catch us on TV? Or maybe you saw us in the national press or heard about us on the radio? We featured on eBay’s ‘Stronger as One’ advertising campaign which celebrates the many small busi
Popular Laurel hedging plants (Post)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
Understanding Your Soil: What Will Actually Grow in It (Post)If light levels are one of gardening’s mysteries, soil is probably the next big one. I mean, who really understands it? Most gardeners know they “have clay” or “have sandy soil”, but beyond who knows?
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What can I grow in a polytunnel? (Post)A polytunnel is a fantastic asset for any keen gardener to have. Not least because it opens up so many possibilities for growing plants and vegetables, all year round. No matter the season, no matt
English holly hedging and why you should plant it (Post)There are many different varieties of holly but English holly hedging is the classic beautifully looking plant that we all associate with Christmas. Though it looks wonderful all year round. But looks
Create a Show-Stopping Garden with Ready-Made Planting Borders (Post)We don't all aspire to exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show but I'm sure we all take pride in our gardens. And we all enjoy admiring glances and kind words when visitors see our flower beds in bloom. An
Native vs Ornamental Plants: Which Should You Choose? (Post)When it comes to choosing plants for your garden, you’ll often come across the terms native and ornamental. Sounds complicated and almost like you’re expected to pick a side. But this isn’t a choose o
Summer in the polytunnel or greenhouse (Post)One of the advantages of having a greenhouse or polytunnel is that you can grow produce all year round. However, though that may technically be true, there’s an important caveat that must be mad
Vertical growing arch - how to add vertical growing space to your garden (Post)I imagine most of us have at one time or another planted climbing plants to grow up a wooden or plastic garden arch or a pagoda. Garden arches are a great way to support climbers and they can becom
How to prune roses - Ask the Expert (Post)Your questions answered by our experts Roses are such a popular plant. But they can be a little intimidating. We often get asked questions about how to prune roses. We’ve put together the most