Soil & Compost Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

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 6

Tanya Hutton

Would this be good for raised beds with compost only?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 7

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 8

Gwen Adams

Hi Andrew. I bought a Trug from you and tried out a variety of veg this summer in Horizon Veg Compost. I was really disappointed in the "harvest"! Not sure what happened. Tiny carrots/ 3 actual french beans (!) and garlic went into little balls ...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 9

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 10

Susan Hooper

If I use green manure on my allotment can I still use soil renew first? Or do I have to cover the soil with weed free membrane after I have spread the soil renew on the allotment

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 11

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 12

Dee

Can this be used on top of wood chip mulch? It says not to dig it in but would this still apply if it is not in direct contact with the soil?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 13

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

Jim dunne

Your description does not say what this item contains and its mode of action. Any info greatly appreciated before I place an order.RegardsJim

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 18

Deborah Mansfield

How often do i use it for plants in pots?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

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 20

Tim Kimbrey

That brilliant! Have just ordered some. How much would you recommend using at the base of the trench Andrew?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

steve newman

i have just built 2 raised beds - they are about 6ft x 3ft and 18 inches high. I plan to use these for flowers shrubs etc. What would be the best soil to fill it with? Veg soil mix??

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 22

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 23

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 24

Kris

What is the application rate?Where is it produced?Thank yiu

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

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 26

Penny Ribbeck

hi ive just filled my raised bed with this and watered it prior to putting veg plants in but the soil has gone very hard and caked on top. Ive raked it but I seem to have made matters worse. Advice please!

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Sandra

Hi there, I am looking for an organic fertiliser for fruit bushes and trees and don't want to keep reapplying (like with liquid seaweed). Is this product and a bit of homemade compost suitable for fruiting bushes and trees or more suitable for ornamental ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

Peter

HelloWhat is the NPK of the organic seaweed meal?Many ThanksPeter

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

Jane

Hi - I bought two of your 4x6 raised beds (fantastic by the way!), and now wish I had bought your Veg Soil Mix to put in it but unfortunately bought another leading brand Veg Soil and mixed it 50/50 with their compost. Nothing has grown at all, very yello...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Dominic

Hello, I'd like to you this as a lawn feed. What rate would you recommend?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

Jason Skelton

Hi,We're doing a major garden overhaul and have just scraped off the top 2 inches of our dry and poor quality law. As expected, the soil below is compacted and beyond a depth of 50cm, quite heavy (clay).As I'm turning this area (c.300m2) from lawn int...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Ahmed

Hello, I am thinking about buying your raised bed which can hold 264 Litres of soil. Can you please inform me about a great compost/ soil mixture that would be great for mixed vegetables. Thanks in advance

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 33

Sean

Hi, I am about to purchase one of your raised veg beds - would this veg soil mix suffice or would I need to supplement it with some other product?

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 34

RosemaryHarrison

What is the difference between perlite and vermiculite please

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vermiculite Medium Grade Soil Improver

Question 35

Jeff

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vermiculite Medium Grade Soil Improver

Question 36

Gillian Hay

What is the lead time please for 1 bulk bag vegetable soil mix if ordered today? . What is delivery charge please? Delivery to.SY10 8EB. Many thanks.. .Gill Hay

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Phil

If I get the soil this side of the winter will the winter rain wash out all the goodness? Is the 10% including the soil as well as the raised beds?

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 38

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 39

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

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 41

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 42

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

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