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Miracle-Gro Premium All Purpose Compost, PEAT FREE, 40 Litre

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Do use fresh compost each year to pot up your existing and new plants as this minimises risk of pests and diseases being carried over. It will also provide fresh nutrients to replace those that have been used up. As well as those mentioned above there are other specialist composts for plants with special tastes. Including: NOTE: We strongly recommend using Miracle-Gro® Peat Free Premium Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron, Ericaceous Compost for acid loving plants like Azaleas, Rhododendrons and Heather. Where to use As a plant begins its life, it needs the right conditions to grow. Give your seeds and very young plants a head start by potting them in a fine compost designed to allow delicate roots to explore easily. Bagged compost that is bought from a garden centre, DIY shop or supermarket is made using a different and faster process with different ingredients that produces compost ready to be used straight away, with different formulas suiting different plants as well as being weed and disease free and with varying levels of nutrients in them.

You can certainly re-use them but it’s best to tip out all of the old compost and then give your pots a clean to minimise risk of pests and disease. If you have a really large container then you can re fresh the top few inches of old compost with fresh and remember to keep feeding. Why shouldn't I use my own garden soil to pot up plants? For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.Plants still need to be transferred to a pot with more room so that root systems continue to spread throughout their life. This helps build strong foundations, anchoring the expanding growth above ground. Even though the plants are better established, there’s plenty more development to go, so the right nutrients are essential to keep growth healthy. These materials are mixed together and after a few months of decomposing the materials break down into a rich humus, ready for the garden. Although government actions, rigorous standards and campaigning for greater awareness have made much greater strides in terms of overcoming the problem of peat compost and peatland conservation, it seems gardeners are still taking matters into their own hands through home composting methods. If we are to create a fundamental change, there must be better and more reliable alternatives so there is an accessible option for all. Whichever way we look at it, the future is moving in the right direction. As your plant starts to grow and you can see that its roots are filling the container, it’s time to repot into a slightly bigger home (transplanting). Don’t be tempted to go too big too soon though; just a few inches bigger and be prepared to transplant a few times if needed. 2nd stage – established plants Don’t sow seeds in standard all purpose compost. For best results use a specialist seed compost that provides for optimum root growth and provides the right plant food to help them develop.

The For Peat's Sake campaign was launched in 2019 when it became clear that the latest of the government's deadlines to remove peat from horticulture was going to be missed. The campaign urges growers to go peat-free and they support this with hands-on advice on how to do so. With so many different types of compost to choose from, sometimes it can be a little difficult to know which is the right compost to buy for your plants. The best way to think of it is by breaking it down into the life cycle of a plant. Seeds and seedlings In 2000 almost all the material that went into compost sold to the general public was peat, and by 2020 that had fallen to around a third. The industry has made significant progress in developing peat-free and peat-reduced alternatives,' David Denny, HTA Futures & Sustainability Manager, explains. Hollow wood fibres ensure the optimum balance of air and water in the soil. How to use Containers and baskets

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If you don’t have acidic soil then I would always recommend growing these plants in a container filled with ericaceous compost and to use a specially formulated ericaceous feed. Loam and soil based composts These composts are based on the John Innes formulation which as well as green compost, expanded wood fibre and fertiliser, also includes top soil or loam and sand or grit. The grit or sand helps to keep the structure of the compost open, improving aeration and drainage around the roots. Exceeds stringent regulations and is suitable for use in areas where children and pets have access. How to use Containers and baskets

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