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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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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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Bulrush Peatfree Multipurpose

Non-peat multi-purpose compost

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Coco Bloom All Purpose Compost

100% coir compost with added nutrients. Natural 100% peat free coir compost based on coir pith with added nutrients. Coco Bloom is the perfect potting compost, creating the ideal rooting and growing conditions for all plants growing in containers. NPK enriched to provide everything a plant needs for enhanced growth. Added trace elements have been incorporated to provide the most balanced and complete blend of nutrients possible. Results speak for themselves. Maximum flowering, fruiting and vegetable production, while using a sustainable product that is eco-friendly and doesn't cause further damage to our peatland.

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Bulrush Peat Free Multipurpose + John Innes

Non-peat multi-purpose compost with added John Innes

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Humax Professional Original Compost

Humax Original Peat Free Compost uses top of the range sustainable raw materials to provide the perfect growing medium for plants. Suitable for • Baskets • Bedding plants • Large pots and containers • Veg plants • Potting into larger pots • Potting small plug plants into small pots 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 • Silver Sand - Improves feel and flowability of the growing media

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All Purpose Compost John Innes (Peat Free)

Evergreen Multi-Purpose Compost with added John Innes contains a perfect blend of carefully selected soil, sphagnum moss peat and John Innes to provide an ideal multi-purpose loambased compost. The John Innes fertiliser increases water and nutrient retention and is ideal for bedding & pot plants and shrubs.

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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 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 Tree & Shrub Compost

Professional quality, 100% Peat-Free compost. Soil Association Approved for Organic growing. Chemical free and natural. 100% sustainable: grown, harvested, sourced & manufactured in the UK. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including Shrubs, Trees and Hedge planting. Vegan friendly. Available in 40 litre bags.

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Westland Tree & Shrub Planting & Potting Mix

Westland's peat free Tree & Shrub Planting & Potting Mix has been specially blended to support plant health, strengthening trees and shrubs from the inside out. With 6 month slow release feed and added zinc complex, this blend ensures your best ever trees and shrubs.

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Levington John Innes No 2

Approved by the John Innes Institute, Levington John Innes No.2 is ideal for re-potting young plants. It has been specially developed, with a unique combination of 14 vital minerals for maintaining plants growth and health. Perfect for repotting plants.

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Levington Water Saving Decorative Bark

Ideal for decorative purposes, moisture retention, weed protection and low maintenance gardening. Levington Water Saving Decorative Bark is sustainably sourced and has a fresh and natural pine aroma, making it very pleasant to handle. Ideal for decorative purposes and low maintenance gardening.

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