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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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SylvaGrow Farmyard

A rich source of organic matter for all soils, adding nutrients, improving fertility and yield, soil structure and workability and enhancing water-holding capacity. 100% peat-free, approved by the Soil Association and suitable for use by vegans. Available in 50 litre bags and 0.6m3 bulk bags

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Humax Decorative Bark

A specially selected grade of chipped bark perfect for use as a dark decorative mulch. Suitable for • Mulching around plants to suppress weeds • Conserving moisture • Surface dressing for garden beds, paths and seating areas Features & benefits • Helps prevent weed growth • Retains moisture in the soil • Aesthetically pleasing

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Bulrush Peatfree Moisture Retaining

Our new premium peat-free compost for hanging baskets, containers, tubs & planters. Sizes: 40L

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Miracle-Gro® Peat Free Premium Orchid Compost

Miracle-Gro® Peat Free Premium Orchid Compost caters the special needs of orchids. Its unique formulation contains all the necessary nutrients and large pieces of high quality pine bark to provide the perfect environment for your orchids to thrive.

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Westland Farmyard Manure

Westland Farmyard Manure is a rich organic compost ideal for use all around the garden. Perfect for flowers, fruit & vegetables, as well as roses, trees and shrubs.

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Westland Rose Planting & Potting Mix

Westland peat free Rose Planting & Potting Mix has been specially blended to support plant health, strengthening roses from the inside out. With a 6 month slow release feed, combined with added sulphur, as well as zinc complex; this perfect blend ensures your best ever roses.

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SylvaGrow Rose, Tree and Shrub Planting Compost

SylvaGrow® Rose, Tree and Shrub is a rich, friable, carefully formulated planting compost for effective establishment in garden soils. 100% peat-free and containing balanced slow-release nutrients, it is based on a Melcourt compost widely used throughout the UK by professional landscapers. Available in 40 litre packs and 0.6m3 bulk bags

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Miracle-Gro® Peat Free Premium Bulb Fibre Compost

Miracle-Gro® Peat Free Premium Bulb Fibre Compost is specially formulated to cater the needs for all bulb plants such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and more. Containing patented Smart Fibre Technology and all the nutrients your plants need, Miracle-Gro® Peat Free Premium Bulb Fibre Compost encourages fast root growth and helps bulbs replenish themselves and thrive again next season. Perfect for use in indoors and outside.

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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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Westland Ericaceous Planting & Potting Mix

Westland Ericaceous Planting & Potting Mix has been specially blended with added zinc complex. This helps to naturally support plant health for an abundance of stronger, healthier acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons, azaleas and also camellias.

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Levington® Peat Free John Innes No.3

Approved by the John Innes Manufacturer’s Association, Levington® Peat Free John Innes No.3 is ideal for final potting of plants. It has been specially developed, with a unique combination of 14 vital minerals for maintaining plants growth and health.

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SylvaGrow with added John Innes

A superb quality 100% peat-free compost as used by professionals, 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 50 litre bags and 15 litre handy packs.

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