Growing Outdoor Mature Plants in the Soil
Our Expert Gardener Recommends the Following in the Order Shown
Soil Improver
What makes it special?
Enriched with a long-lasting nitrogen source for sustained growth. Rich in all essential plant nutrients, including trace elements, in natural slow-release forms, to keep plants healthy. High humus content improves soil structure, encourages beneficial soil life & retains moisture.
Season: All year round
Pack Size: 50L
Suggested Quantities |
2cm layer 2.5 sq metres (eg 1m x 2.5m) |
5cm layer 1 sq metre (eg 1m x 1m) |
30cm sq planting hole 3-4 |
Farmyard Manure
What makes it special?
Adds nutrient rich organic matter to the soil, Improves, builds and invigorates all soil types. Based on composted horse manure, it puts life into tired soils & holds moisture.
Season: Winter / Spring
Pack Size: 50L
Coverage: 50L: 1.2 sq m (1.3 sq yards).
Suggested Quantities |
5cm layer 1 sq metre (eg 1m x 1m) |
10cm layer 0.5m sq metre (1m x 0.5m) |
15cm layer 0.33 sq metre (1m x 0.33m) |
30cm sq planting hole 3-4 |
Chicken Poo™
What makes it special?
Nature’s own fertiliser! Rich in all major plant nutrients and trace elements. Convenient to use: hoe/fork in after application (top dressing or base dressing after/before planting).
Season: Spring / Summer
Tub Size: 7kg
Coverage: Up to 50sq m.
Rates of Use |
g/m2 |
handfuls/m2 |
Base Dressing prior to Sowing |
6 |
2 |
Base Dressing prior to Planting |
3 |
1 |
Top Dressing |
2 |
1 |
Need Help to Suppress Weeds & Improve Water Retention:
ECO-MULCH &
BARK CHIPS
We offer 2 Bark Chips one using UK conifer bark the other purely from UK Pine. They are both attractive and long-lasting and from sustainable sources. Pine Bark Chips – suitable for Children’s Play Areas.
Vital Earth’s Eco Mulch is the perfect economical option.
Creating new gardens, rockeries, or establishing raised flower bed:
Use Premium Top Soil
Fully screened and filled with nutrients to sustain growth and keep foliage green and healthy for at least 8 weeks.
Coverage: 25L: 10mm layer for 2.5 sq metres.
Need advice on soil – click here for more information from our soil advisor
Definition: Humus – degraded organic matter in the soil. It helps the soil retain moisture and nutrients, encourages worms and other beneficial soil life and gives it better structure, which is important for root growth.
