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Soil & compost (63)

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PETROL BLEACH AS WEED KILLER ?? who would do such a thing

Started by Lee in Soil & compost

1 Reply · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire May 28, 2015

Introduction to Autus Organics

Hello all,

I run company Autus Organics. I thought I would take some time to introduce our services.

About Us

Autus Organics is a UK producer of Biostimulants and associated products for the following industries:

Agriculture
Horticulture
Turf indu

Started by Graeme Todd in Business, Groundscare, and Health and Safety

2 Replies · Reply by David Cox Mar 2, 2015

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Who was John Innes?

Sarah Wilmot at The John Innes Centre in Norwich tells Peter Gibbs about John Innes.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02cgl0x

Started by Phil Voice in Soil & compost

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I started to work on what had been a butyl lined pond removing the liner and old plants to make a bog garden. The soil is clay. Compacted after years of cover. The rains came and the dip that was the pond has returned to being a pond that does eventu

Started by richard farrington in Soil & compost

2 Replies · Reply by BensBotanics Nov 9, 2014

Where to get good top dressing at a reasonable price?

I would like some advice for buying top dressing in County Durham preferably which is of good quality. I run a Garden maintenance Http://www.gjgardenservices.co.uk business in Chester le street and I would like to offer more services to my customers.

Started by Gary Jackson in Soil & compost

11 Replies · Reply by Robbie Feb 20, 2014

Free Woodchips

Hello, I'd like to introduce myself, my name is Wayne and I run a tree care company based in Whitstable, Kent.
I have been swinging around in trees (on a professional basis) for nearly 16years now, we carry out tree care operations from plating to fe

Started by Wayne Elwell in Soil & compost

7 Replies · Reply by Wayne Elwell Nov 21, 2013

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Well rotted manure delivered in Sutton Coldfield / Birmingham area?

I have a few large planting jobs lined up on soil that needs a boost of the organic magic stuff.

Does anyone know of a source that can deliver well rotted manure in bulk?

Thanks very much...

Started by Green Giant Gardens in Soil & compost

1 Reply · Reply by Green Giant Gardens Aug 18, 2013

Soil compaction guide

Soil Compaction Handbook

Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil. In construction, this is a significant part of the building process.

If performed improperly, settlement of the soil could occur and res

Started by Landscape Juice in Soil & compost

2 Replies · Reply by Michael Thompson Jun 1, 2013

Hallstone Soil

Wondering what you are paying for Hallstone topsoil per bulk bag. We are paying £60 right now.

Started by Susan in Soil & compost

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soil testing kits

Hi guys i need to order some ph & npk testing kits i would like to know were the best place to currently buy from ?

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Soil & compost

13 Replies · Reply by English Sheep Mar 17, 2013

looking at deliveries of topsoil/bark mulch/gravel

As above looking at selling loose loads of bark mulch, gravel, gravel/plum slate and the likes have suppliers for most especially great topsoil but wandered what others would invest in for loading?

looking to sell by ton or incase of bark etc by cubi

Started by CJ in Soil & compost

6 Replies · Reply by CJ Jul 28, 2012

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Compost: Good practice guide for landscaping

This guidance document aims to provide good practice advice on the use of Publicly Available Specification BSI PAS 100 compost in landscaping and regeneration and in particular for the following sectors:

Brownfield restoration and habitat establishm

Started by Phil Voice in Soil & compost

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Topsoil suppliers in Surrey

Hi all, I am looking for a supplier of a decent grade topsoil for a levelling job in the Guildford area. Does anyone have any "recommended" suppliers that service the area? Im afraid the local network seems to have been infected by the demolition mob

Started by Matthew Joseph Botana in Soil & compost

4 Replies · Reply by John Cooke Feb 29, 2012

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Cost of Topsoil

Hi Everyone

Im working hard on this years Spon's book. Can I pick your collective brains?

What is the cost of topsoil where you are. Im interested in prices for planting or turfing quality imported topsoil in 20 tonne loads -as dug or manufactured. Wh

Started by Sam Hassall in Soil & compost

13 Replies · Reply by Richard Newman May 17, 2011

Gardeners to pay for destroyed peat bogs

Gardeners could be taxed £1 per bag for peat-based compost according to one newspaper today, with a levy of 4p per litre.

For ourselves, leading the way as one of the few peat-free Growers in the country, this has to be good news. Now as a compariso

Started by T & S Plants in Soil & compost

9 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Feb 20, 2011

Soil testing Kits

morning all- wonder if anyone can help me. i need to order some soil testing kits- when i was in the uk i used this type (the little plastic pots)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TENAX-SOIL-pH-TEST-KIT/dp/B00166IOP0/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1297682599&sr=8-15

Started by Shelley Barnes in Soil & compost

7 Replies · Reply by Bigyin Feb 14, 2011

Bulk Compost

I am just about to order a couple of 1cu.m bulk bags of compost for a client. It occurred to me that it would make economic sense to order a couple of extra ones to hang on to to. Then, rather than buy 60ltr or 120ltr bags for clients during the year

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Soil & compost

8 Replies · Reply by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo Feb 4, 2011

Cracked earth

hi, I have a client with a small back garden in North London who are on clay and halfway up a hill... their garden has huge cracks in it - deep enough to put your arm in up to the shoulder and up to 10cm wide in places - they're like a load of tecton

Started by Dani Washer in Soil & compost

2 Replies · Reply by RICHARD BICKLER Nov 8, 2010

How aften a grower renew his compost or the growing medium

Does a grower (a professional/commercial scale grower) renew his compost at every season? If not how often? mainly when using peat based compost. I know can understand that this depends on the type of crop but I need to get an average figure only.

Started by Prasanna Perera in Soil & compost

1 Reply · Reply by T & S Plants Oct 25, 2010

Peat free Nurseries

From the images you will see a healthy, 10 litre Pittosporum Gold Star, and the same plant knocked out of it's pot.This root growth is what we have come to expect, using our 100% bark mix. Please also bear in mind that this plant was only potted 6 we

Started by T & S Plants in Soil & compost

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