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Reading Time: 5 minutes What preparations are needed for the ground before laying turf? How do I assess the soil quality and drainage? Soil Quality: Test the soil by digging a small sample (approximately 15 cm deep). Most soils in the UK are composed of clay, loam, and/or sand. Loamy soil is ideal for turf, but clay soils (common…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Picture Jane, a gardener in Bristol, turning her small courtyard into a thriving patch of herbs and flowers. With limited space and a busy life, she needed something simple yet effective. With a simple Google search, she found the Coco and Coir All-Purpose Compost. Our 100% peat-free, organic, all-purpose compost is delivered to your doorstep,…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Summer in the UK brings longer days and warmer weather, perfect for houseplants to stretch their leaves and grow. But if you’re using peat-free houseplant compost, you might notice it staying wet longer than expected, leaving your plants looking droopy. July’s humid air can make this worse, but the good news is, with a few…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Let’s be honest. Not everyone has the time or the inclination to become Monty Don overnight. Maybe you’ve bought a basil plant from the supermarket five times, and it has died every single time. Maybe your idea of gardening is simple, uncomplicated and stress-free. Good news, you are right. You don’t need a greenhouse, a…

Reading Time: 4 minutes So your lawn’s got a few bald spots. Maybe it looks like someone dragged a paddling pool across it last summer and forgot to move it for two weeks. Or your dog’s taken a particular liking to one area. Either way, the good news is you don’t have to rip the whole thing up and…

Reading Time: 5 minutes As the UK summer rolls in, gardeners across the country are preparing their flower beds, vegetable patches, and containers for a season of vibrant growth. With the warmth and humidity of summer, however, comes an increased risk of plant diseases that can threaten your carefully nurtured plants. To ensure your plants stay healthy, we’ve put…

Reading Time: 4 minutes What Is Peat-Free Compost? Peat-free compost is a plant-growing medium that excludes peat, relying instead on a blend of organic materials to support healthy growth. Traditional peat has long been valued for its water and nutrient retention, but its extraction damages vital bog ecosystems. Peat-free compost is a greener solution, mixing in coconut coir, composted…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you that cat on the wall, waiting to leap into the world of peat-free? As a leading peat-free compost brand in the UK, we want to push you in the right direction, but only by being honest with you. Firstly, why should you move away from peat-based compost?  Peat is formed over centuries in…

Reading Time: 8 minutes A Beginner’s Guide to Compost Types: Understanding Composition, Benefits, and Uses Gardening has so many nuances that it will take years to master. One of them is choosing the right compost to suit unique plant requirements. There are so many options in the market today, and it can get overwhelming to pick one, but we…