Ericaceous compost is lime-free and more acidic than most composts. Plants such as azaleas, heathers, blueberries and camellias cannot tolerate lime and need an acidic soil. Traditionally ericaceous ...

As spring approaches, we’ll be sowing, planting, mulching and digging – but which compost do we need for each job? To keep things simple, be aware that there are basically two types of compost: ...

AS SPRING approaches, we'll be sowing, planting, mulching and digging – but which compost do we need for each job? There are basically two types of compost: Soilless and soil-based. Soilless types are ...

One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...

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25 per cent garden compost, 50 per cent leaf mould, 15 per cent vermiculite, 10 per cent loam. 33 per cent garden compost, 33 per cent leaf mould, 10 per cent loam, 25 per cent grit (I know! it ...