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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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Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Houseplant Potting Mix

Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Houseplant Potting Mix is part of the high-performing Miracle-Gro peat-free range. With its unique 3-part patented formulation, this peat-free compost caters for the needs of houseplants and will feed for 3 months. This unique compost provides the optimum structure for roots to grow strong and controls water availability according to their needs. Ideal for all house plants and herbs. Works well for young plants and matured pot plants. Perfect for use in pots, container and hanging baskets.

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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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Humax Professional Ericaceous

Humax Ericaceous compost is acidic, with a lower pH. It’s suitable for growing ericaceous or acid-loving plants, including blueberries and rhododendrons. Suitable for • Ericaceous (lime hating) plants e.g. heathers, rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias • Cuttings and planting out of pots, tubs and window boxes • Increasing acidity of alkaline soils • Creating acid beds and bog gardens Features & benefits • Highest quality sustainable raw materials - sourced and made at our growing media facility • H2Gro wetting agent - Spectacular 3-in-1 mode of action allows for all your customers’ plants’ water needs: - Wetting and spreading agent - Penetrating agent - Re-wetting agent • Starter fertilizer - our professional grade starter fertilizer giving plants and vegetables the perfect initial boost

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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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Coco Boost All Purpose Compost

A sustainable all-purpose compost, with added NPK plant food. High performing peat free compost, designed for high performance plant growth. Independently tested to outperform leading brands both including peat and peat free. Coco Boost is 100% natural all purpose coir compost with balanced slow-release fertiliser that feeds for up to 6 months. Added dry, the fertiliser doesn't start to degrade until it has water added, unlike ready to use compost, where nutritional value available for plants varies dramatically. Coco Boost compost helps develop healthy foliage, strong root development and fantastic flower and fruit performance. It is also the environmentally friendly choice being peat free, using sustainable and organic coir made from coco coir fibre. Turn your green fingers into a greener planet!

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Levington Ericaceous Compost

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Moregro Top Soil

"Our Peat free top soil has been formulated to contain a high loam base mixed with fibres from sustainably managed forests. The added loam contains a high humus content that helps to retain nutrients and moisture, this will also improve soil fertility and increase organic matter. Our topsoil has been sieved to remove debris with a screen size of 0-12mm meaning that only the best quality of ingredients are being added to the soil and to prevent any weed seeds from growing. The Topsoil helps plants to establish solid roots and they will in turn experience better drainage and less soil erosion."

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Bulrush Growbag

Compost for growing vegetables, fruits, salads & herbs.

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John Innes No.3 Compost

Our John Innes No.3 Peat Free compost is made from the 50 year old recipe of loam and horticultural grit combined with bark fines and COIR. Our formula provides mature plants with a stockpile of nutrients for potting on and final potting of mature plants into large containers or pots. Our John Innes No.3 Peat Free helps to promote strong root development, healthy growth and maintenance of plants along with a long lasting moisture retention feature that will help to reduce the need for watering and prevent drying out. The unique properties of this compost is free draining and helps to prevent the roots becoming waterlogged and keeps porosity to allow plants to respire. The compost is specially formulated to act as an anchor for roots of mature plants with its heavier composition of other composts.

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John Innes No.2 Compost

"Our John Innes No.2 Peat Free compost is made from the 50 year old recipe of loam and horticultural grit combined with bark fines and COIR. This formula has been developed with potted plants in mind with the balance of loam, COIR, bark fines and grit to produce the ideal conditions for potted plants whether if they are being transplanted or first time potting. The recipe of a loam base and preferred pH, excellent drainage and overall versatility, the John Innes No. 2 Peat Free has become a favoured choice for amateur and experienced gardeners. It’s versatility makes it a perfect medium for many plants such as tomatoes, cucumbers and most house plants.."

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Miracle-Gro Premium All Purpose Compost

A Premium All Purpose Compost that caters the needs of all young and mature potted plants. Its unique formulation of 3 different patents will feed your plants for 6 months, provide the optimum structure for the roots to grow strong and prevent water to dry out fast, as a result your plants will thrive. Waterlock Technology where it absorbs up to 25% more water than ordinary compost Smart Release Feeding for up to 6 months Fibre Smart Technology to ensure the optimum balance of air and water for strong roots and healthier plants

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Peat-Free Rose Compost

Professional quality, 100% Peat-Free & Coir-Free compost. Soil Association Approved for Organic growing. Synthetic Chemical free and natural. 100% sustainable: grown, harvested, sourced & manufactured in the UK. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including potting, potting-on and planting out. Ideal for all planting of Rose bushes. Animal product free. Available in 40 litre bags.

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