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Westland Jacks Magic All Purpose Compost, 60 L

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Generally, removing the bottom leaves and creating a sloping cut in the stem close to the joint will make a good cutting Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, housing, national insurance and more This year we chose to only test peat-free compost. From 2024, you will only be able to buy peat-free compost in garden centres and DIY stores when the government introduces a ban on peat composts. We firmly believe you can get great results from peat-free composts and we haven't used peat in our own trials for many years. We have also included Moorland Gold composts which use peat recovered from lakes and dams after being naturally washed from peat heathland by rainwater.

The right balance of nutrients - a good seed or potting compost should have the right balance of nutrients to grow a range of plants during this stage of their development, whereas a multipurpose compost should be able to support plants at all growth stages. Remember that most composts only have enough fertiliser to last around four weeks, so after this you will need to add liquid feed or one of our Best controlled-release fertilisers . Autumn Statement: State pension confirmed to rise by 8.5% from April 2024 – while some benefits will go up by 6.7% Scottish Gardener Multi-Purpose Compost provides an excellent free draining growing medium for planting all types of baskets and containers. Fill the hanging basket/window box with compost. Plant with trailing plants around the outside and upright plants in the middle and water thoroughly. Place hanging basket / window box in a green house until plants have established in the compost before transferring outside.NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 172 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives

We test compost for three different tasks; sowing seeds, raising young plants and for use in containers.The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants.

Choose new containers that are clean, have good drainage and enough space to allow strong root growth. Keep trays in a warm area, away from direct sunlight until seeds germinate. Once seeds have germinated, remove the polythene/glass and keep soil moist Tub and basket composts are formulated to give the right conditions for pots of summer bedding to grow well.Use compost in a well-ventilated place; keep the greenhouse or potting shed door open and avoid breathing in dust. Watch out for reformulated compost - manufacturers frequently change the mix of ingredients they use and the fertiliser, and this is speeding up as the ban on using peat comes ever closer. We can't recommend reformulated brands because there's no guarantee the new product will perform as well as the one we tested. Always use the images above to make sure the Best Buy compost you are buying is the one we have tested. Autumn Statement: Workers to pay less in national insurance – but rate cuts don't offset the freezing of personal tax thresholds Dry, clean bags that aren't torn or faded - in the garden centre choose bags that look new as the contents contain fresh compost. Bags that are faded or are heavy have been hanging around, getting too hot in the sun or soaking up rain, which will damage the compost in the bag. If possible, buy from a garden centre that keeps its compost in a covered area.

All three tests are carried out by an expert at a horticultural institute, and the compost for seeds and young plants test takes place in a temperature and humidity-controlled greenhouse. The composts for containers are tested outside once the nights are frost-free. The results are compiled by an independent assessor who's an expert in compost and plant health. Water compost after sowing seeds. Covering the seed tray with polythene or glass will help to stop the compost from drying out Find out more about why you should buy peat-free compost. Is it true that I can catch Legionnaires' disease from compost?You may see composts formulated for veg growing. These are very similar to multipurpose composts, but may have a slightly different balance of nutrients. Some are excellent, some are less good. Look at our grow bags results. Many people no longer want to buy peat compost as it's believed to damage the environment and add considerably to global warming. However, peat composts are still the most widely available composts in garden centres and are preferred by many gardeners. Line the basket and fill with compost. Plant with trailing plants around the outside the upright plants in the middle Make a hole in the compost with a dibber or pencil, place the cutting in the hole and firm the compost around it

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