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The horticultural industry is working together to create responsibly sourced composts and soil mixes which lower potential impact on the environment

The Responsible Sourcing Scheme for Growing Media has been developed by the Growing Media Association under the auspices of the Horticultural Trades Association and in collaboration with leading retailers, Defra and NGO’s.It assesses the impact of each raw material that accounts for more than 5% of the volume of the mix against seven criteria. Learn More

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Coco Grow Coir Compost

Pure coir compost. Nutrient free, Ph balanced and suitable for a range of purposes. Nutrient free coir compost Coco Grow is made of 100% natural, organic and vegan friendly coir pith-based substrate. Coir compost increases the porosity of any potting mix, which helps to keep the soil loose and airy, helping in better root growth. This means it is ideal to add to any soil mix and for seeding alike. The fine texture results in better plant growth and higher yield. Being ph balanced with no nutrients added, Coco Grow is ideal for creating compost blends and mixes to suit any situation or plant variety.

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SylvaGrow Ericaceous

Superb quality, 100% peat-free compost for lime-hating plants, based on blends used by professionals. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications where a lower pH is required including potting, containers and planting out. Suitable for use by vegans. Available in 40 litre and 15 litre bags.

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Coco Grow+ Seed & Cutting Compost

Seed & cutting compost with 20% added Perlite. Coco Grow+ is 80% natural coco coir compost combined with 20% perlite to create ideal conditions for seed germination, propagation and cuttings. Our composts are always peat free and kinder to the environment. Coco Grow+ increases the porosity of the potting mix which helps to keep the soil loose and airy, helping in better root growth. Ideally suited for garden and hydroponic growing environments. This nutrient-free, ph balanced coir compost makes it ideal for seeding a variety of plants. Just add fertiliser or blend of other compost as you need for your plants.

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SylvaGrow Organic

Top quality 100% peat-free compost based on a formula used by professional organic growers throughout the UK. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including seed sowing, potting-on, planting out and raised beds. Available in 40 litre and 15 litre bags.

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Soil Improver N+

Peat-free and Carbon Neutral soil improver with added nitrogen. Green Compost blended with recycled wood fibre which releases additional nitrogen back to the plants. Harmony Gardens Soil Improver N+ is perfect for mulching around plants or digging into the soil.

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Levington Essentials Multi Purpose Compost

Essentials Multi Purpose Compost can be used in pots and containers, beds and borders and hanging baskets. Works well for all young and established plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, and will feed them for up to 4 weeks. Great for houseplants, bedding plants, perennials, herbs, shrubs, trees, fruit and vegetables.

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John Innes No.1 Compost

Our John Innes No.1 Peat Free compost is made from the 50 year old recipe of loam and horticultural grit combined with bark fines and COIR. It has a peat free formula but the addition of loam gives the young plants a base suited for young plant root development and to allow for the changing nutritional requirements of a growing plant. Whilst our John Innes No.1 Peat Free compost is suitable for a wide range of species, some modifications are required for some specialized plants. For example, calcifuge plants such as Ericas and Rhododendrons should be grown in our John Innes Ericaceous Peat Free compost.

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Ericaceous Compost (Peat Free)

Evergreen’s Peat Free Ericaceous Compost is an all-natural blend of essential trace elements and nutrients specifically for use with ericaceous plants which require acidic and lime-free conditions such as Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Heathers and some species of Alpines.

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SylvaGrow Tub and Basket

Superb quality, 100% peat-free compost ideal for tubs, troughs and hanging baskets. Contains water-retaining aid for effective ease of management. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications where higher moisture-holding capacity is needed. Suitable for use by vegans. Available in 40 litre and 15 litre bags.

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Humax Decorative Bark

A specially selected grade of chipped bark perfect for use as a dark decorative mulch. Suitable for • Mulching around plants to suppress weeds • Conserving moisture • Surface dressing for garden beds, paths and seating areas Features & benefits • Helps prevent weed growth • Retains moisture in the soil • Aesthetically pleasing

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Deepfill Tomato Planter (Peat Free)

Evergreen’s Peat Free Deepfill Tomato & Vegetable Planter contains valuable minerals and all-natural ingredients for maximum yield and flavoursome vegetable harvest. Ideal for all kinds of crops such as tomatoes, chillies, cucumbers, aubergines and courgettes. It also provides all the important nutrients for soft fruits, such as strawberries and blackcurrants.

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SylvaGrow with added John Innes

A superb quality 100% peat-free compost based on blends used by professionals for more than two decades, with added loam. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including seed sowing, cuttings, potting on and planting out. Suitable for use by vegans. Available in 40 litre and 15 litre bags.

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