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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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Humax Professional Multiplanter

The Humax Multi Planter is the perfect blend of sustainable raw materials to provide the perfect home for whatever you wish to grow and consume. Suitable for • Tomatoes • Courgettes • Peppers • Salad crops and vegetables 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 fertiliser - our professional grade starter fertiliser giving plants and vegetables the perfect initial boost

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Westland Big Tom Tomato Planter

Big Tom Tomato Planter is a nutrient-rich compost that promotes strong root growth and sustains healthy plant development. It is enriched with seaweed for improved crop quality and abundant fruiting.

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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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Moregro All Purpose Compost

Our More grow peat free compost is primarily made of bio fibre and wood fibre which provides the optimum structure for plant roots to grow and allows plants to thrive. Our fibres are by-products of sustainably managed forests showing our impact on climate change. The compost is also mixed with seaweed and volcanic dust adding essential nutrients such as sulphur to regulate the pH of the soil and gypsum. By adding seaweed it increases the level of nitrogen and potash in the soil which stimulates seed germination and enhanced nutrient and water uptake. Our MoreGrow is suitable for all plants except Calcifuges with added wetting agent for water retention and an optimum pH of 5.5-6.

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Miracle-Gro Premium Mediterranean and Citrus Compost

A Premium Compost, specially formulated to cater the needs of Mediterranean type of plants like bougainvillea, palm and citrus trees. Its unique formulation with all the vital minerals provides the ideal PH to ensure a long life full of flowers, fruits and glossy green leaves. Ideal for Mediterranean type of plants like bougainvillea, Palm trees, Orange trees, Lemon trees and Lime trees. Perfect for use in pots, containers and hanging baskets.

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Miracle-Gro Evergreen Lawn Dressing

An application of 100% organic Miracle-Gro EverGreen Lawn Dressing (commonly known as ‘top dressing’) will improve the root zone of the lawn grasses, as it reduces compaction and increases aeration. It encourages increased grass root activity which will improve the lawns ability to withstand hard wear and drought conditions. The organic matter will also help to maintain an acid balance in the soil which will encourage healthy turf growth and grass to thrive.

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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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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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Coco Chip Coir Mulch

Premium coir mulch. Protect and nourish. Our peat free mulch is a100% natural made from peat free coir husk chips. 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. As it slowly breaks down in the soil, it increases soil porosity, enriches it, and improves soil structure.

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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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Bulrush Peat Free Rose Tree & Shrub

Non-peat rose, tree & shrub compost

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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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