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    Compost is a necessity for any garden

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Composts come in various formulations. A standard potting compost is usually peat based and is suitable for all purposes. Traditionally, gardeners have created their own compost using leaves, grass, shrub clippings and other useful organic materials found in the garden. Applying compost to soils provides an excellent conditioner and mulch, which fertilises and provides soil structure, retains moisture and can restrict weed growth. Man-made compost is an alternative to the peat-based compost extracted from important natural wildlife sites.

Standard Compost: Majority of composts available are peat based compost with added fertilisers. Ericaceous Compost: Peat Based Compost with no added lime. Great for Rhododendrons, Camellias and container based Heathers. Container Compost: Peat based compost with water retaining granules and added fertilisers. ideal for hanging baskets. Peat Free Compost: Made from renewable resources, such as coir fibre. used in the same way as peat based composts. Loam Based Compost: Main ingredient is sterilised loam. much heavier than peat free compost. well suited to long term container planting.