Most gardeners and farmers are aware of the benefits of applying compost to soil. Compost produced from green material is a great way of putting organic matter and nutrients back into the soil.
All of our compost products are rich in organic matter, with no chemical additives, and are locally produced to BSI PAS 100.
As an ideal natural soil improver, our compost offers the following benefits:
- Gives structure & texture
- Moisture retention
- Aeration
- Organic matter content
- Nutrient value
- Improves fertility in tired or un-worked soils
- Loosens clay soils
- Stimulates healthy root development
We produce two grades of compost; our 10mm grade is a fine compost used on gardens and lawns. Whereas our 30mm is a coarser grade and is best used for new landscaping, vegetable growing, crop enhancement and site development; it is ideal for agricultural purposes. Each grade holds its own value depending on the type of application it is required for.
Suggested uses & recommendations:
Mulching
A layer of 50mm is suggested for beds, borders, fruit gardens and orchards. It can be gently worked into the surface or left as mulch.
Turf Laying
Easily worked and levelled when preparing the ground for turfing. A layer of 25-50mm raked into the surface will assist initial growth and give a slow nutrient release below the grass.
Top Dressing – Lawns and Pitches
Scatter as required, up to a maximum of 25kg per 10m2 or 25 tonnes per hectare.
Soil Improvement – Tired and Newly Dug Soils
Spread up to 100mm and rotavate / plough into the soil surface.
Soil Blending / Mixing
Mix 40% compost with 60% soil to provide a multi-purpose soil product.
Please note: Not all compost products are suitable for use with ericaceous plants, such as camellia and rhododendron etc.