News and Features
The Importance of Using Peat Free Growing Media
At JPR, all our products have always been peat free. But why is being peat free important? Peat has often been used as a component of potting composts because of its ability to retain [...]
What is Soil Conditioner?
Soil conditioners are products added to a soil to improve its physical properties and structure such as pH level, levels of nitrogen and phostrogen, fertility, yield and water retention and drainage capabilities. It works well [...]
What is Matured Farmyard Manure?
Manure has been used for centuries in agriculture to improve crop yield and quality, and add nutrients into the soil. It is one of the best ways to add organic matter and fertiliser to your [...]
Visit Us at RHS Chatsworth 2018
We're returning to this years RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018. We were amazed and extremely happy to get our 4 stars last year but we're hoping that with a bit more hard work for 5 [...]
Visit Us at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2017
We're getting ready to attend our very first RHS Show. Come and visit us on stand 247
JPR Gold Soil Conditioner
We have nearly finished planting all our summer bedding. The rain last weekend watered them in well which was great as we can now mulch the beds with a blanket of JPR Gold.
The Alliums Are Out
We love this time of year when all the Alliums come out in our borders, making a real show.
Bank Holiday in the Garden
With the weather forecast looking fine for the bank holiday weekend, it's time to get out of the office and into the garden. Here at JPR Farm Direct we will be removing the old daffodil [...]
February 2016
After all the wet, windy weather of the winter it looks like spring is on its way. A few sunny days helps us all feel like getting outside. Hoping to mulch my beds with some [...]
Garden Centres
March 2014 - We have just added Scotland Nurseries & Garden Centre, Stretton Road, Tansley, Matlock, DE4 5GF, to our list of garden centres where you can view our products. Other garden centres we are [...]