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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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Peat-Free Ericaceous Compost

Professional quality, 100% Peat-Free compost. 100% sustainable: grown, harvested, sourced & manufactured in the UK. Suitable for all Ericaceous plants when potting, potting-on and planting out. Vegan friendly. Available in 20 and 40 litre bags.

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Bulrush Moisture Retaining

Moisture retaining compost, ideal for hanging baskets and containers

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Multipurpose Compost

Peat-free and Carbon Neutral compost. Based on a mix of coir, composted bark, recycled wood-fibre and green compost with added nutrients. Harmony Gardens Multipurpose Compost is the perfect potting compost, creating the ideal rooting and growing conditions for all plants growing in containers.

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Levington Water Saving Decorative Bark

Ideal for decorative purposes, moisture retention, weed protection and low maintenance gardening. Levington Water Saving Decorative Bark is sustainably sourced and has a fresh and natural pine aroma, making it very pleasant to handle. Ideal for decorative purposes and low maintenance gardening.

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Miracle-Gro Premium Mediterranean and Citrus Compost

A Premium Compost, specially formulated to cater the needs of Mediterranean type of plants like bougainvillea, palm and citrus trees. Its unique formulation with all the vital minerals provides the ideal PH to ensure a long life full of flowers, fruits and glossy green leaves. Ideal for Mediterranean type of plants like bougainvillea, Palm trees, Orange trees, Lemon trees and Lime trees. Perfect for use in pots, containers and hanging baskets.

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Coco Grow+ Seed & Cutting Compost

Seed & cutting compost with 20% added Perlite. Coco Grow+ is 80% natural coco coir compost combined with 20% perlite to create ideal conditions for seed germination, propagation and cuttings. Our composts are always peat free and kinder to the environment. Coco Grow+ increases the porosity of the potting mix which helps to keep the soil loose and airy, helping in better root growth. Ideally suited for garden and hydroponic growing environments. This nutrient-free, ph balanced coir compost makes it ideal for seeding a variety of plants. Just add fertiliser or blend of other compost as you need for your plants.

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Essentials by Levington Bark

Ideal for decorative purposes, moisture retention, weed protection and low maintenance gardening. Ideal for flowerbeds, borders and paths.

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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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SylvaGrow John Innes No.3

Superb quality mature plant compost with a friable and fee-flowing texture. Ideal for potting established plants, trees, shrubs, climbers, fruit bushes and any plants which are to remain in the pot for a long time. Available in 22 litre pack.

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Bulrush Peat Free Multipurpose + John Innes

Non-peat multi-purpose compost with added John Innes

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Miracle-Gro Premium All Purpose Compost

A Premium All Purpose Compost that caters the needs of all young and mature potted plants. Its unique formulation of 3 different patents will feed your plants for 6 months, provide the optimum structure for the roots to grow strong and prevent water to dry out fast, as a result your plants will thrive. Waterlock Technology where it absorbs up to 25% more water than ordinary compost Smart Release Feeding for up to 6 months Fibre Smart Technology to ensure the optimum balance of air and water for strong roots and healthier plants

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Moregro Tomato Planter

"Our MoreGro Tomato Planter is entirely peat free and contains fibres from sustainably managed forests, these by products are high in nutrients and organic matter giving your tomato plants the best start possible. The biofibres help to create a structure to stop tomato and other vegetables from drying out, the addition of wetting agent assists with less need for watering. Like all our Peat Free range we have included seaweed, volcanic dust and a base fertiliser of a NPK in our recipe to feed tomatoes and other vegetables with nutrients to assist with healthy development of fruits. The base fertiliser added will help to feed renowned hungry tomato plants for up to 6 weeks and can be grown in the bag itself."

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