Ready to say hello to delicious spring veg? Us too! Time to sample some of the delicious mangetout/ sugar snap peas currently on the go at Whippletree Farm. That’s our jute string holding up the pea netting! Whippletree Farm is an amazing agroecological producer based on the edge of Dartmoor. Their impressive market garden was […]

Did you know, kids need at least 60 minutes of moderate exercise per day? In the era of smartphones, tablets and video games, making sure they get those daily 60 minutes can feel like an impossible challenge. And prising them away from ‘screen time’ is no easy feat – but it’s still important to try. […]

Thank you to our friends at Mother Shipton’s, the family tourist attraction near Knaresborough in Yorkshire, for sending us photos of our jute rope in action. Their fun dilemma was how to hang Easter Egg in baskets from trees in their park. We suggested using our 4-strand natural Jute Rope. They threaded the rope through […]

Synthetic Hemp rope is incredibly versatile. It looks and feels like rope made from plant fibres but in fact it’s spun from polypropylene, making it strong, weather resistant and long lasting. People buy it from us for a whole range of home and garden projects. We thought you might enjoy seeing how other people have […]

Want to make a rope handrail, and want to keep it simple? Whether you’re a DIY amateur or expert, creating post holes can be a tricky job. But what if we said, there’s a way to make a rope railing – for your garden bridge, decking, flower bed etc. – without having to drill a […]

We sell rope swings for kids, and all you need to hang them from a tree branch. In fact with RopesDirect it is child’s play. We believe in hanging a rope swing the easy way! We’ve produced two videos that show you what to do, step by step. One is about hanging a ‘monkey swing’ […]

Last month, the UK was battered by heavy downpours and strong winds of up to 80mph, as Storm Ashley – the first named storm of the season – swept in. And unfortunately, it’s unlikely to be a one-off event. That’s why it’s worth being prepared. If you’re tired of chasing your patio table every time […]

Here’s how to hang a Rope Swing from a tree branch. It’s really easy to do. As long as you provide a strong branch, we can provide everything else you need for your kids to be swinging safely in no time at all! Our swings come with steel rings at the top (apart from our […]

Fact – it’s best to dry out logs for household fires by ‘seasoning’ them, otherwise, most of the energy is consumed by evaporating the moisture instead of keeping you warm. What you get is very little heat, lots of smoke and a build-up of creosote in your chimney. The drier your wood is, the cleaner […]

Looking for an easy way to spruce up your garden? Rope may have many practical purposes, but it’s also great for decoration. Its rustic, nautical appearance works particularly well outdoors – and there are many ways in which a simple length of synthetic hemp, jute, manila, or synthetic sisal can be used to smarten up […]

The garden fence. From a design point of view, it’s something that’s often overlooked. But there are many ways in which the vertical wood panels can be used to add a little character to your outdoor space and create a new, interesting feature. And to get you started, here we’ve rounded up some of our […]

Sucker for a succulent? Or maybe you’re a big fan of the FEJKA? Plant décor is a huge trend right now. And rope plant hangers are one of the best ways to display your favourite flora and take your indoor and outdoor greenery up a level… literally. Here we’ve put together a quick step-by-step guide […]

If you’re going to build a treehouse for the kids, don’t forget we can supply all you need for handrails, rope ladders and swings. We have a wide range of strong, natural and synthetic ropes which we can dispatch the same day, if you order by midday during the working week. But some people choose […]

This year (2021) the Chelsea Flower Show is going digital. For the first time in its 108-year history, the real-life event has been postponed until September (due to COVID-19). And in addition, a virtual event will take place from 17th-23rd May – in which amazing videos, top gardening tips and exclusive peeks into celebrity gardens […]

The easiest way to stake your tomato plants is with string. It’s effective, low-cost, it makes cleaning up post-harvest an absolute breeze. And so, as we head towards ‘tomato planting season’, here we outline three simple string trellis options for you to consider. Why not give one a go? Stock up on some garden string […]

We’re always modestly chuffed (downright proud actually!) when WWT ask us to help them. We’ve supplied quite a bit of rope for their Wildfowl and Wetland visitor centres over the years, and they’ve kindly sent us some pictures. Glad to say they’ve re-opened their Slimbridge centre to the public. So now’s your chance to pop […]

Did you know, Easter is one of the most popular times of year for people to install new garden decking? The long bank holiday weekend offers the perfect opportunity to do so. Four whole days off work to fit the decking, paint it and add the final touches. RopesDirect is one of the UK’s leading […]

Fancy taking your green-fingers to new heights? Kokedama, which literally translates as ‘moss ball’, is Japan’s answer to the hanging basket. Not only do they look amazing, they’re also pretty easy to make, and a fantastic project for the spring. So why not give them a go? Here we’ve created a simple beginner’s guide to […]

All the telltale signs are there. The days are getting a little warmer, the evenings a little bit lighter. Tulips and daffodils are slowly starting to bloom. Yep – spring is definitely here. Which means, it’s time to venture back into the garden! March is a busy month in the gardening calendar, but the key […]

With thanks to Rachael for sending this image of our 3mm beige polypopylene multicord used in the chairs she is weaving for a client. See more of Rachael’s amazing design work here rachaelsouth.com  

Looking for a way to keep the kids occupied this summer? After all, there’s only so many times you can play hide and seek in the garden or drag out the ‘arts and crafts’ box for an afternoon of mess fun. So, here’s our suggestion. Why not create your own garden playground? As part of […]

Picture it. It’s a Sunday afternoon. The chores are done, the sun is shining, and you’re lying on a comfy rope hammock – soaking up the rays, with a good book and a glass of prosecco in hand. Sounds perfect, right? A rope hammock is a fantastic addition to any garden. Somewhere to relax on […]

Want to build a rope fence in your garden? Garden rope fences are a great way to add a decorative touch to your outdoor space. But they can also be very practical. For example, they can be used to divide areas of the garden, perhaps creating a safety boundary around decking or separating your patio […]

Children’s treated wooden swing with 12mm adjustable synthetic hemp rope. Ideal for outdoor garden swings when hung from a tree or a timber swing set. The length of the wooden swing is 2.00m (reducing to 1.20m when shortened)  and the treated pinewood seat has a width of 440mm & depth of 175mm. Distance between the ropes is approximately […]

Thank you to Paula for sending these images of her chair project in which she used a full reel of our 6mm synthetic hemp rope.