Soil & Compost Q&A

Question 1

Guest

How many litres in a 25 kg bag?

Asked 10 months ago 1 answer

Pallet of Organic Compost Mix in 25kg bags - England & Wales Delivery Only

Question 2

Carol

Hi I only need 350 ltrs of vegetable compost do you do that sort of amount .thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 3

Guest

Happy New Year! Can I use this to plant directly into?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag Of Organic Compost - England & Wales Only

Question 4

Tanya Hutton

Would this be good for raised beds with compost only?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 5

Keith

How much topsoil would you recommend on top of your soil, an inch or 2? Do you have an idea how much of an area 1 bag would cover?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 6

Tim Kimbrey

Can this be used at the base of a trench dug in Autumn and then covered with compost, to enrich the soil over winter prior to planting out Sweet Peas in Spring next year? Would this be of be of any benefit?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Soil Improvers > Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal

Question 7

Richard Eastop

What is the coverage per 14kg bag?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Soil Improvers > Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal

Question 8

Cathy

Hi, I'm currently looking to plant a lawn on ground that has become very compressed due to heavy machinery that was working on the site. I'm planning on loosening up the top layer of the hard pan and want to spread soil on top this and then plant grass se...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 9

Rebecca

I've just bought some of your seaweed meal, thank you. For adding to pot plants (15cms), can I mix it with water first, to pour it on? And indeed is it of benefit to pots this small?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Soil Improvers > Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal

Question 10

Maggie

Hi Andrew,I noted the description says this product helps germination. Does that mean it can be used with seed compost? How would you use it for germination, would it have to be dissolved in water? Thank you!

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Soil Improvers > Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal

Question 11

Siobhan Connolly

Hi, I have a raised bed 7ft long and 2ft depth, created 5 years ago. I need to top it up as soil level has dropped by 1 ft depth. Would this be suitable or what would you recommend? Thanks so much

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 12

annette wass

HiI cant quite get my head round when and how to use the seaweed meal soil and plant feed or the seaweed /poultry manure ?!thanks ,Annette

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Soil Improvers > Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal

Question 13

Jeff

When do you expect to have vermiculite back in stock, please?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vermiculite Medium Grade Soil Improver

Question 14

Arlene FIRTH

Hi, i am ordering another 6ft x 4 ft raised bed.Is this mix suitable for filling the bed, for growing vegetables I will also be adding about 80 litres of sharp sand to mix. It is working out cheaper than my alternative of topsoil, envirogrind and sharp s...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Pallet of Super Soil mix in 25kg bags

Question 15

Paul Rowell

Hello. Size of delivery lorry is an issue in this remote part of Dartmoor. I am assuming this will be by a grab truck? If so, it should be OK as long as it is no bigger than a Travis Perkins DAF LF which gets to me OK despite it being a bit of a squeeze. ...

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 16

Elaine Skirrow

Hi I am wanting to fill some raised veg borders. I have worked out I will need approximately 2 cubed metres of soil in total. Could you please tell me what 1 of your bulk bags measure so I know how much to order. Thanks.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 17

Lyn

Hi, I've already purchased bags of Envirogrind, can I add that to the vegetable soil mix for my raised beds or would you recommend just buying topsoil? Thanks

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 18

Becky

How many days after order would I expect the delivery be? Do you get notice of which day this would be delivered?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 19

Ahmed

Is there any way that I can order 4 bags of this stuff? Thanks in advance!

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Pallet of Super Soil mix in 25kg bags

Question 20

Christopher Hegan

How much soil do I need for a 6' x 4' x 7" raised bed?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Supersoil Mix Bulk Bag

Question 21

Guest

Area covered by bulk bag?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Plum Slate Bulk Bag - England & Wales Delivery Only

Question 22

Guest

About the sieve

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garland 2 In 1 Soil Sieve & Riddle

Question 23

Guest

Is this product organic?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 24

Rosie

Hello. Will this compost be suitable for growing mature shrubs in the garden please? Thank you!

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 25

Guest

How long is the probe

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Tildenet Soil Moisture Meter

Question 26

Marianne

No Title

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 27

Guest

Hi there, I’ve just ordered six of your 180x180 raised beds, 40.5 cms high. Please could you tell me how much compo

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 28

Todd Sullivan

Is this good for carrots, onions, and beets? Or is there a better product for them.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 29

Guest

Hi Iam interested in a bulk bag of your sterilised loam

Asked 3 months ago 1 answer

Sterilised Kettering Loam Bulk Bag - England & Wales Delivery Only

Question 30

Dirk

Is each bag 25kg OR 25 litres? It can’t be both (as stated under description “ Individual Bag Size: 25kg with 25 litres per bag”

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Pallet of Super Soil mix in 25kg bags

Question 31

Sara

Hi, would the 25-bag option give me enough soil to fill the 6ftx3ftx14in raised bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Pallet of Super Soil mix in 25kg bags

Question 32

Carol

Hi - is 25 bags enough to fill 2 4ft x 4ft 14 inch raised beds? Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Pallet of Super Soil mix in 25kg bags

Question 33

Guest

Can I fill my raised beds with this compost?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag Of Organic Compost - England & Wales Only

Question 34

Michelle

I have mobility difficulties and am building very high raised beds, 84cm high , I wondered if I can use this horticultural sand to fill the bottom 20cm to save filling it with expensive soil and compost mix so deep.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Horticultural Sand - 1 Tonne Bag

Question 35

Jim MacGregor

Do you deliver this product to Scotland

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 36

Keith

Hi AndrewIt would be for a new lawn. Not ready to purchase yet but will try and level current soil. It's quite a solid clay type soil so I'll try and have the level 2 inches below my desired level.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 37

Jason Winfield

Hi, trying to repair a lawn after some paving work. Some areas require lifting up approx. 2". Would this be suitable? Should I use some sand first?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 38

Jason Winfield

Are you still delivering at the moment and if I was to order this evening, when would I get the soil (plus a raised bed)?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 39

Jason Winfield

Thanks Niall. Last question, would you recommend killing off the current grass or just turn the current soil over prior to laying the new top soil?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 40

Cian Lynch

Hi folks. I'm considering an allotment bed 6ft x 3ft, 14 inches. This would fill it but how much excess would there be, I have a small yard with no space for large excess so weighing up options. Thanks in advance.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 41

Aifric

Would this be suitable for bedding plants or is the vegetable soil better? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 42

Eoin Evans

Can this be used as a top dressing on existing lawn to level out imperfections and get a better finish?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 43

Guest

Hi, I have a very dry hard lawn in a new build and trying to improve it. Is this best product to start with?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 44

Noeleen

Hi, just wondering if this can be used in a bed of herbaceous perennials that has some moss?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 45

Guest

Is it safe for chicken's

Asked 1 year ago 0 answers

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bark Mulch Bulk Bag - England & Wales Delivery Only

Question 46

Orla Tierney

Hi Niall, similar to Cathy we are preping compacted ground. In our case we plan to lay sod and it is just 35sqm. Would you still recommend the same, but I presume in our case we would need less, if so do you sell it in smaller quantities. Thanks orla

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 47

Guest

"...enough re-agents to perform each test 40 times". Are you sure?

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

Super Soil Test Kit (40 Tests)

Question 48

Becky Wells

When do I use the seaweed meal? How often? How much per sq metre?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Soil Improvers > Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal

Question 49

Becky Wells

How often do I use it? Once a year, in March? or more often? Thanks

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Soil Improvers > Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal

Question 50

Deborah Mansfield

How often do i use it for plants in pots?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Soil Improvers > Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal

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