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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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John Innes ERICACEOUS Compost
"Our John Innes Ericaceous compost is a rich mix of loam, COIR, bark fines and horticultural grit with added nutrients providing the perfect structure for plant roots and maximum green leafing. Our John Innes Ericaceous Peat Free is well proven and easy to manage because of the water absorbing and nutrientretention properties of the clay present in the loam. Our Ericaceous mix has a pH level of 4.0 which is perfect for growing calcifuges (lime hating plants) such as rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and blueberries."
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Bulrush Sow & Cutting
Sowing & Cutting compost
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Levington Tomorite Peat Free Organic Planter
New Tomorite®, the country’s favourite planter, now ORGANIC, for delicious tasting tomatoes and bountiful crop. Tomatoes under glass: Start feeding when the fruit on first truss is pea sized. Tomatoes outdoor: Start feeding when the fruit on second truss is pea sized. Peppers and aubergines: Start feeding when the fruit is the size of a golf ball. Melons: Start feeding when the first fruit is swelling. Courgette, marrows and cucumbers: Start feeding when Picking commences.
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Miracle-Gro Premium Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Ericaceous Plants Compost
A Premium Compost, specially formulated to cater the needs for all ericaceous plants such as azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons that love acid growing conditions. Its patented Smart Fibre™ and Waterlock™ technologies with the availability of all the nutrients, NPK and trace elements, ensures that your ericaceous plants will thrive. Ideal for all ericaceous plants such us azaleas, camellias and rhododendron. Perfect for use in pots and containers, beds and borders.
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Peat-Free Lawn Feed & Dressing
Professional quality, 100% Peat-Free Lawn Feed & Dressing. Soil Association Approved for Organic growing. Chemical free and natural. Pet & Child safe. 100% sustainable: grown, harvested, sourced & manufactured in the UK. The by-product of renewable energy production. Suitable for all lawns and soil types. N:P:K and nutrient rich. Available in 40 litre bags.
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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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Peat-Free Container & Basket 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 container growing and for hanging baskets. Now with added Organic Fertiliser Superfood. Animal product free. Available in 20 & 40 litre bags.
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Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost
Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost is a unique compost that has been specifically developed to ensure perfect growing conditions. It is ideal for seed germination as well as seedling and cutting establishment.
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Levington John Innes No 1
Approved by the John Innes Institute, Levington John Innes No.1 is a great start for your young plants and root cuttings. It has been specially developed, with a unique combination of 14 vital minerals for maintaining plants growth and health. Ideal for all young plants and root cuttings
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Moregro Tomato Planter
"Our MoreGro Tomato Planter is entirely peat free and contains fibres from sustainably managed forests, these by products are high in nutrients and organic matter giving your tomato plants the best start possible. The biofibres help to create a structure to stop tomato and other vegetables from drying out, the addition of wetting agent assists with less need for watering. Like all our Peat Free range we have included seaweed, volcanic dust and a base fertiliser of a NPK in our recipe to feed tomatoes and other vegetables with nutrients to assist with healthy development of fruits. The base fertiliser added will help to feed renowned hungry tomato plants for up to 6 weeks and can be grown in the bag itself."
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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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