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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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John Innes SEED Compost

Our John Innes Seed Peat Free compost is made from the 50 year old recipe of loam and horticultural grit combined with bark fines and COIR. It has a peat free formula but with the addition of loam gives the seeds a base fertiliser to begin their germination and establishment of young plants. Our John Innes Seed Peat Free compost is a best seller for sowing seeds and seedlings as it provides a balanced nutrient supply, the loam based composition makes it easier to water and to re-wet it also acts as a store for water retention. Our compost has a pH of 5.5 which is the optimum level for the absorption of nutrients such as calcium and nitrogen from the soil to young roots that are developing."

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Bulrush Moisture Retaining

Moisture retaining compost, ideal for hanging baskets and containers

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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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Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Border Booster Soil Improver

Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Border Booster improves poor soil in beds and borders with a 100% organic blend of ingredients. By adding this to existing compost, it will improve soil condition and naturally increase the yield and improves the vitality of roses, flowers, fruit and vegetables. Ideal for all plants, except ericaceous. Perfect for use in beds and borders.

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Westland Tree & Shrub Planting & Potting Mix

Westland's peat free Tree & Shrub Planting & Potting Mix has been specially blended to support plant health, strengthening trees and shrubs from the inside out. With 6 month slow release feed and added zinc complex, this blend ensures your best ever trees and shrubs.

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Levington Tomorite Peat Free Organic Planter

New Tomorite®, the country’s favourite planter, now ORGANIC, for delicious tasting tomatoes and bountiful crop. Tomatoes under glass: Start feeding when the fruit on first truss is pea sized. Tomatoes outdoor: Start feeding when the fruit on second truss is pea sized. Peppers and aubergines: Start feeding when the fruit is the size of a golf ball. Melons: Start feeding when the first fruit is swelling. Courgette, marrows and cucumbers: Start feeding when Picking commences.

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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. Ideal for Orchids. Perfect for use in pots, containers and hanging baskets.

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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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Levington Peat Free Multi Purpose Compost with John Innes

Levington Peat Free Multi Purpose Compost with added John Innes contains a balanced combination of nutrients that will feed your plants for up to 6 weeks. Its unique formulation with grit and phosphate provides the perfect combination for strong and healthy roots. Ideal for all plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. Works well for sowing larger seeds and cuttings, young plants and grown plants. Perfect for use in pots and containers, baskets, beds and borders.

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Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Moisture Control Compost

Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Moisture Control Compost is part of the high-performing Miracle-Gro peat-free range. With its unique 3-part patented formulation, this peat-free compost caters for the needs of all mature plants in pots and hanging baskets and will feed for 3 months. This unique compost provides the optimum structure for roots to grow strong and controls water availability according to their needs. Ideal for annual and perennial plants. Works well for mature pot plants. Perfect for use in hanging baskets, pots and containers.

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Levington John Innes No 1

Approved by the John Innes Institute, Levington John Innes No.1 is a great start for your young plants and root cuttings. It has been specially developed, with a unique combination of 14 vital minerals for maintaining plants growth and health. Ideal for all young plants and root cuttings

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Levington Multi Purpose Compost

For all your gardening uses and for all stages of a plants life. Levington Multi Purpose Compost contains essential plant food for 6 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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