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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 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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Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium All Purpose Compost

Outperforms ordinary peat free compost Fibre Smart Technology, which provides the optimum balance of air and water for strong root growth Aqua Coir Formula, absorbs up to 25% more water than ordinary compost meaning that plants stay happy & hydrated Smart Release Feeding for up to 3 months Ideal for all plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables Perfect for use in beds, borders, hanging baskets, pots & containers Unique combination of 14 vital minerals

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Bulrush Peatfree Moisture Retaining

Non-peat moisture retaining compost, ideal for hanging baskets and containers

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Bulrush Peatfree Ericaceous

Non-peat ericaceous compost, for acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Camellias.

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Bulrush Rose Tree & Shrub

Rose, tree & shrub compost

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Peat-Free Soil Improver

Professional quality, 100% Peat-Free Soil Improver. Soil Association Approved for Organic growing. Chemical free and natural. 100% sustainable: grown, harvested, sourced & manufactured in the UK. The by-product of renewable energy production. Suitable for all soil types and particularly good for clay heavy and organic matter light soils. Vegan friendly. Available in 50 litre bags.

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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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Levington John Innes Seed

Approved by the John Innes Institute, Levington John Innes Seed Compost is ideal for sowing seeds, striking cuttings and delicate seedlings. It has been specially developed, with a high phosphate formula and 14 vital minerals for optimum root growth. Perfect for all seedlings.

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Miracle-Gro Performance Organics Peat Free All Purpose Compost

Miracle-Gro® Performance Organics Peat Free All Purpose Compost is a peat-free compost ideal for plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. Perfect for use in beds, borders, hanging baskets, pots and containers. Glorious on plants, gentle on nature! Peat-free compost can be used for all plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. Not suitable for acid loving, ericaceous plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias.

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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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SylvaGrow John Innes No.3

Superb quality mature plant compost with a friable and fee-flowing texture. Ideal for potting established plants, trees, shrubs, climbers, fruit bushes and any plants which are to remain in the pot for a long time. Available in 22 litre pack.

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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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