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Climbing plants are always popular. They're fun to grow, attractive and very versatile. Climbers add interest to any garden but they also provide screening for walls and fences. And of course, they

Container gardening is a way for everyone to enjoy their hobby no matter how much or how little space they have available. Large garden or apartment balcony – it doesn’t matter. Wherever you live o

The fact that some roses make wonderful climbing plants is sometimes overlooked by gardeners. But a climbing rose is a great way to add height to a planting scheme. And to hide unsightly sheds and f

Ciara, Dennis and Ellen. The UK is getting battered and the storms just keep on coming. Yellow warnings from the Met Office are now a regular occurrence. Of course, the British weather has always been

We’re delighted to announce Direct Plants were honoured at a recent glittering awards ceremony in London. At the 2019 eBay business awards held at the Ham Yard Hotel in October we were named as winner

Have you made your New Year resolutions yet? You may have made and broken a dozen already. But let’s start with a clean slate. Why not resolve to make resolutions that are actually achievable and ones

Who doesn’t love an allotment? They are such a familiar sight all around the country and even in the most urban of settings you’ll see a little oasis of green right smack dab in the middle of all that

There are so many great reasons why you should garden. The joy of nature, the satisfaction of nurturing plants from seed to full grown, the abundance of colour and scent, and the health benefits wh

Have you got a polytunnel yet? I’m sure you must have, but just in case you’re still on the fence, here’s 10 reasons why you need a polytunnel in your life. Or in your garden or on the allotment. 1: P

Growing plants in pots or containers has always been popular with gardeners. No worries about soil conditions, easy to manage planting, perfect for small spaces, and the added benefit of being able to

In every garden there is at least one forgotten corner or small area which you just don’t know what to do with. This was certainly the case with me recently. I was pondering what to do with an area

Moving house recently was traumatic and stressful. Sorting out energy suppliers, broadband and trying to ensure the removal crew took proper care of my vintage toy collection was bad enough. But, a

There are always mixed emotions when summer ends and autumn begins. For some of us autumn means winter is just around the corner and what gardener enjoys a cold and wet winter? Others think about

When you’re looking to plant a new hedge, or perhaps repair or reinvigorate an existing plant, root ball hedging is a great choice. Whether you’re a home gardener, smallholder, or landscaper this t

Your garden is much more than just a space at the front or back of the house — it’s your personal sanctuary. It allows you to be creative and express yourself through your choice of plants and trees.

Topiary is the art of clipping and shaping the foliage of plants. Animals and geometric shapes are the most common forms of topiary. Box, holly, yew and privet are the most popular plants and hedge

A few weeks of sunshine and reservoir levels start to drop as weather forecasters tell us this has been ‘the driest summer since records began’. Although it seems to happen every year the country g

1 - Green Leylandii 2 - Photinia Red Robin 3 - Western Red Cedar 4 - Portuguese Laurel 5 - Beech What are the fastest growing hedges? It’s a question we’re often asked. It’s an understand

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

I can’t imagine anyone would disagree when I say shrubs are an ever-popular part of most gardens. And why wouldn’t they be?They provide structure, colour, and texture to any outdoor space whether they

Conifers aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. To be honest you either love them or hate them. Super fast to grow their main advantage is also their main disadvantage. Yes, they are very quick to grow and

They are the workhorses of any garden. The reliable and trustworthy plants that we all know we can plant and, while not quite forgetting about, at least be fairly certain that we’ll get great resul

The ‘best’ of anything is very subjective. And it can also be very vague. Especially when applied to climbing plants. Are we talking about the ‘best’ as in what looks the best? Or which grows qui

We all love pottering about the garden and it’s even more enjoyable when a four-legged friend keeps us company as we weed, water and plant. Dogs are called man’s best friend and for good reason. Th

We all know, and we’re told often enough, that climbing plants are brilliant for adding height, structure, and movement to a garden. But let’s be honest, it’s the flowers most of us fall in love with

Creating a beautiful outdoor space for you and your family to enjoy takes a lot of hard work. Of course, choosing our planting scheme and carrying out the work is so enjoyable. But there are practi

Every garden needs a metaphorical anchor; something to hold it steady when the blooms have faded, the leaves have fallen, and the flower beds are bare. That’s where evergreen climbing plants come in.

Climbing plants get a bad press. Invasive species such as English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, and trumpet vine are enough to send shivers down the spine of many gardeners. And, I’m sure, more than a fe

Every gardener needs tools. And I’m sure most of us have got plenty of garden tools in the shed or in a handy carry box. But if you’re a new or novice gardener or looking to replace some aging tools w

A bad workman always blames his tools. And while saying our tools are rubbish has been a convenient excuse for many a DIYer, home gardeners know the value of making sure they have all the tools the