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£4.99 each (60Ltr)
I've bought a large container that I want to use to plant a specimen tree. What would be the best compost to use for planting?
When you plant anything into a pot or container, it's important to remember that it becomes totally reliant on the growing medium in the pot and on any additional plant food or nutrients that you provide. A specimen tree needs the very best start, so choose a good quality compost that will support it's growth and be suitable for use in containers. It needs to be rich in nutrients and free draining but it also needs good water holding capacity so that it does not dry out too quickly in hot weather. Choose Westland Rose, Tree and Shrub Compost with added John Innes, it also contains the new West + ingredient to promote flowering and support strong and healthy root production which is important for container grown plants.
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£3.99 each (60Ltr)
How can I feed my soil without actually digging around the plants in my
borders, as I am concerned about damaging surface plant roots?
The simplest way to do this is to apply a generous mulch of Organic Garden Compost around your plants. This rich mixture of composted bark and farmyard manure is ideal for use around flowerbeds and borders. It will be gradually broken down and drawn into the garden soil by the activity of earthworms and other soil organisms. Organic Garden Compost is a great soil conditioner and will improve the soil structure, enhance soil drainage and provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients for your plants.
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£4.99 each (60Ltr)
I’ve got lots of shrubs to plant, but I want to use a compost that is also suitable for other garden plants too. What do you suggest?
Choose a compost that gives exceptional results when planting, and use Multi-Purpose Compost with added John Innes. This quality compost combines the excellent physical properties of a quality multi-purpose compost, with the practical advantages of a loam based (soil based) compost. The result is a versatile compost with a healthy, open structure that promotes good drainage. Added perlite improves the texture and creates the optimum air/moisture ratio for your plants. The inclusion of John Innes makes this a truly superior compost that is easier to manage and maintain because it retains water and added nutrients for longer. It’s perfect for all non ericaceous plants including, trees, shrubs, perennials and it’s even ideal for container plants too.
The compost also contains the new, revolutionary West+ which makes the compost much freer to drain and easier to re wet. The results are healthy plant roots and stronger plants that will flower more readily. The compost is also lighter than conventional mixes, so it is easier to handle and lift.
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£5.99 each (100Ltr)
We've got quite a large garden with lots of established shrubs in borders. What would be the best sort of mulch to use?
For large areas, especially around established trees and shrubs choose a mulch with bigger pieces such as Chipped Bark. This will look better on a large scale and also cover the area more effectively. Be sure to remove all perennial weeds first, otherwise they will grow up through the mulch. It is essential to dig out all of the roots or every piece left will grow into a new weed. Apply the mulch when the ground is wet, mid to late winter is the best time if there has been plenty of rain. The mulch will help to conserve soil moisture and also insulate your plant roots from extremes of temperature. It will stop weed seeds from germinating in bare areas and also suppress weed growth from below.
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£3.50 each (20Kg)
What can I use as a decorative finish around the plants in my rockery?
Rock plants, or alpines as they are also known come from mountainous regions where the land drains freely and they are subjected to harsh weather. As a general rule they need good drainage, especially around the base of the plants and the roots. Use Coarse Grit as a decorative mulch around your rockery, not only does it look good, but it also has practical applications too, as it helps excess water to drain off from around the plants and mimics the natural habitat of scree slopes and mountainous terrains that these plants originate from.
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£3.25 each (25Kg)
We've removed part of our lawn to make a central bed, but the soil is flat and has no substance to it. How can I build it up?
The lawn will have removed nutrients from the soil below and the ground will have been compacted over time by passing feet and lawnmowers. You need to dig over the area thoroughly removing any large stones and perennial weeds. Build up the soil from the centre outwards using Top Soil. This is a specially selected, sterilised and graded garden top soil that is ideal for use when creating new beds. If the soil is lacking in substance you could also dig in Soil Conditioner that will add more organic matter to the soil and help improve its overall structure.
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