The Chelsea Flower Show 2026 runs from 19th to 23rd May at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and for anyone who loves their garden, it is the week the gardening year turns properly into summer. Whether you have tickets, are watching the BBC coverage from the sofa, or simply find yourself caught up in the wave… Continue reading .
October marks Black History Month in the UK, a time to celebrate the stories, heritage, and contributions of Black communities throughout history. And whilst gardening and Black history may seem like separate subjects at first, they share deep common ground: growth, resilience, creativity, and the power to nurture life from the soil up. Just like… Continue reading .
The Norfolk Garden Show was held over the weekend with over 10,000 visitors, there was a wide selection of plants on show. The weather was not what was expected in mid-July, wet, cold and windy, but come Sunday afternoon the weather improved. On the Greenacres Direct stand we had an abundance of people asking technical… Continue reading .
Greenacres Direct are excited to be exhibiting at the 2024 Norfolk Garden Show 12th – 14th July The show is a highly anticipated event for garden enthusiasts, showcasing a wide array of stunning floral displays, innovative garden designs, and expert-led workshops. Held at the Norfolk Showground, the event features a diverse range of exhibitors offering… Continue reading .
Greenacres Direct are proud to announce their association with the Rose Society UK The Rose Society UK are a charity that promotes the ‘Nation’s favourite flower’ by supporting rose breeders, trials and the rose trade in the UK. If you love roses you might be interested in their quarterly publication called the ‘Rose Times’ which… Continue reading .
How a few months have changed our lawns and gardens! If your lawn is anything like mine it has changed dramatically since the spring… Do not despair, the lawn will recover with a little TLC. After the drought has stopped i.e. late August or early September lawn renovation can begin – no need to re-lay… Continue reading .
When sowing a new lawn it is essential that you prepare the soil first to ensure your lawn gets off to the best possible start, grows well in all conditions and stays perfect all year round. The leafy growth of your grass can only be as good as the condition of the soil below will… Continue reading .
The Greenacres Direct Loyalty Program has been launched. All our customers are eligible to join the loyalty program, in fact, if you have a customer account then you are already signed up! Each purchase earns rewards points that can be redeemed against a future order, the only requirement is that you need to be logged… Continue reading .
