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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Top Soil
Peat-free and Carbon Neutral top soil. A mix of recycled top soil carefully blended with Green Compost to add organic matter and recycled wood fibre to lighten the soil and release nitrogen to aid plant growth
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Peat-Free Multi-Purpose 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 as an all-purpose compost that can be used for all stages of growth and plant development. With added Organic Fertiliser Superfood. Animal product free. Available in 20 and 50 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 John Innes Seed Compost
A peat-free John Innes formulation ideal for seed sowing and cuttings. Enables excellent germination and healthy root development. Available in 22 litre pack.
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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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Peat-Free Ericaceous Compost
Professional quality, 100% Peat-Free compost. 100% sustainable: grown, harvested, sourced & manufactured in the UK. Suitable for all Ericaceous plants when potting, potting-on and planting out. Vegan friendly. Available in 20 and 40 litre bags.
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Essentials by Levington Bark
Ideal for decorative purposes, moisture retention, weed protection and low maintenance gardening. Ideal for flowerbeds, borders and paths.
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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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Premium Bark Chunks
Professional quality, decorative pine bark pieces. 100% sustainable: harvested, sourced & produced in the UK. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including laying bark pathways, mulching beds, suppressing weeds and saving water in beds & borders. Available in 50 litre bags.
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Coco Chip Coir Mulch (Compressed)
Coco&Coir Compressed Coir Mulch. Our hugely popular mulch made from 100% natural and organic peat free coir husk chips in a convenient and easy to handle and deliver compressed format. Coir mulch helps retain soil moisture and reduces weed growth by up to 90%. it also helps deter pesky slugs and snails because of its texture. Once expanded this is ideal to add to beds and borders for a range of plant positive benefits, as well as decorative purposes. As it slowly breaks down in the soil, it also increases soil porosity, enriches it, and improves soil structure.
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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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Fruit & Veg Compost (Peat Free)
A specially formulated blend of kindto- the-earth ingredients guaranteed to deliver exceptional growing results for all your garden edibles. The perfect growing medium for a wide range of plants, seedlings, fruit and vegetables for bountiful, succulent crops.
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