Westland compost

Nutrient Content & pH:
Contains essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth and has a pH of 6.0-7.0.

I want to grow organic runner beans but I never seem to get very good results, the plants are not very strong and don't fruit well, any advice?

First of all you need to choose a good variety of runner bean and buy fresh seed, ask around what your neighbours grow as some varieties grow better in certain areas.
Runner beans need a good rich root run and this could be the problem. Dig out a long and wide trench where you are planning to grow the beans and fill the base with Organic Garden Compost, working this into the soil at the bottom of the trench and filling it up to the top. Cover over with garden soil. Erect your support frame and when the last frosts have passed, plant your beans into this trench. They should establish very quickly and give excellent results. Feed with a suitable organic feed.

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.