Answering all your compost questions.
Suffolk-based Chris Field, Mister Compost himself, is here to give you advice on peat free composts, topsoil and mulches.
Tag: soil improver
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Benefits of Mulching in Spring
What is mulch? Mulching is the practice of spreading a thick layer of compost, bark, or manure matter across the surface of soil and around plants. Mulches can be applied around new plantings or to established beds and specimen plants. Field Compost has several mulching products, each made for different specific purposes. Click here […]
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April Gardening: Tips and What to Plant
Happy April! And happy it is – its spring! We are a few days into the Easter holidays; here are just some ideas for what to do in your garden or outside this holiday: • If you want to get out of the house, visit a National Trust Garden, or have a nose around your […]
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February Gardening: Tips and What to Plant
Its February: Spring is just around the corner –the days are getting longer, and the daffodils are nearly in bloom! I am feeling optimistic about February (probably because it is the shortest month), despite it still being damp, windy, and cold… Over the last few weeks, we have done lots of filming around the yard, […]
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December Gardening: Tips and What to Plant
Want to know what jobs you need to do in your garden this December, or what fruit, veg, or flowers to plant? Look no further; we have created this clear and concise list of ideas to help you organise your garden this month! December in the UK is renowned for being cold and wet – […]