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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 Fruit and Vegetable Compost

Miracle-Gro® Peat Free Premium Fruit & Vegetable 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 fruit and veg plants 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 fruits and vegetables. Works well for young plants and established plants. Perfect to plant directly in the bag or used as special compost for fruits and vegetables.

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Moregro Vegetable Planter

"Our MoreGro Vegetable Planter has been specially formulated with a blend 100% pure fibres and no peat. It contains sustainable forest byproducts which is high in nutrients and organic matter that is perfect for vegetables to grow. The Bio fibres improves the aggregate strength of the soil, it allows root systems to penetrate more easily and enables vegetable plants to find nutrients and water more effectively. Like all our MoreGro range it has enriched with seaweed and volcanic dust to add essential nutrients such as sulphur, potassium, zinc, iron, magnesium, nitrogen and many more. Our MoreGro vegetable planter has a pH level of 5.5-6.0 and added wetting agent which creates the ideal growing conditions for essential soil activities such as nutrient uptake by the roots."

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Deepfill Tomato Planter (Peat Free)

Evergreen’s Peat Free Deepfill Tomato & Vegetable Planter contains valuable minerals and all-natural ingredients for maximum yield and flavoursome vegetable harvest. Ideal for all kinds of crops such as tomatoes, chillies, cucumbers, aubergines and courgettes. It also provides all the important nutrients for soft fruits, such as strawberries and blackcurrants.

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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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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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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 Plant & Grow

No more backache from lifting heavy bags of compost with Miracle-Gro Plant & Grow lightweight compost. Light in weight but not in quality, this mighty compost will feed your plants for up to 6 months and help retain up to 25% more moisture! Use on any plant, indoor or outdoor straight on the soil.

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Bulrush Peat Free Rose Tree & Shrub

Non-peat rose, tree & shrub compost

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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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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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Peat-Free Multi-Purpose Compost with JI

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 potting, potting-on and planting out. Vegan friendly. Available in 20 & 40 litre bags.

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Bulrush Growbag

Compost for growing vegetables, fruits, salads & herbs.

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