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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 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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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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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 50 litre bags and 15 litre handy packs.

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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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Levington Rose, Tree & Shrub Compost

Levington® Rose, Tree & Shrub Compost has a special combination of nutrients and water retaining agents that enable the fast rooting of roses, trees and shrubs. Rose, tree and shrub compost is ideal for Shrubs, Trees, Roses, Hedging Fruit Bushes, including ericaceous plants (acid loving, lime hating plants). Planting bare root outdoor roses, trees, shrubs, moving or planting established and container plants.

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Levington Gro-Bag

The first Original Gro-Bag, est. 1973, is perfect for vegetable crops, growing tasty tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, cucumbers, green beans and melons. Traditional formulation of composted manures and mineral fertilisers that increase the harvest. Perfect for vegetable crops, growing tasty tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, cucumbers, green beans and melons.

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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 50 litre bags.

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Levington John Innes No 3

Approved by the John Innes Institute, Levington 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. Perfect for final potting of mature plants.

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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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Levington Multi Purpose Compost with John Innes

Ideal for all your gardening uses. Perfect for all stages of a plants life, including larger seed sowing. Levington Multi Purpose Compost with added John Innes has been specially developed, containing essential plant food for 8 weeks, to give your plants a great start. Ideal for all your gardening uses. Perfect for all stages of plant life, including seed sowing.

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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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SylvaGrow John Innes No.1

Young plant compost with a friable, free-flowing texture, ideal for pricking out seedlings and potting up young plants, rooted cuttings and short-term vegetable transplants. Available in 15 litre handy pack.

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