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Soils & Compost

Soils & Compost

How Compost Improves Soil Compost acts like a sponge, retaining moisture in the soil while maintaining vital air spaces. Soils low in organic matter often struggle; water either runs off...

Soils & Compost

How Compost Improves Soil Compost acts like a sponge, retaining moisture in the soil while maintaining vital air spaces. Soils low in organic matter often struggle; water either runs off...

What is Compost?

What is Compost?

Compost is the final product of decomposed organic materials, whether from plant matter like leaves and grass clippings or animal sources such as manure. This rich, dark material is packed...

What is Compost?

Compost is the final product of decomposed organic materials, whether from plant matter like leaves and grass clippings or animal sources such as manure. This rich, dark material is packed...

All About Compost Guide

All About Compost Guide

Compost is a simple, natural way to enrich your soil, setting the stage for strong, healthy plants. Remember: take care of the soil, and the soil will take care of...

All About Compost Guide

Compost is a simple, natural way to enrich your soil, setting the stage for strong, healthy plants. Remember: take care of the soil, and the soil will take care of...

Fungal Growth in your Lawn!

Fungal Growth in your Lawn!

I have a front lawn where the grass in the centre has died and even with lots of watering is not growing back. Around the edges it’s growing and bright...

Fungal Growth in your Lawn!

I have a front lawn where the grass in the centre has died and even with lots of watering is not growing back. Around the edges it’s growing and bright...

Q & A : Moss on Lawn

Q & A : Moss on Lawn

We have a lot of moss growing in our lawn. What is the best way of getting rid of moss in our lawn? This is a common occurrence in lawns,...

Q & A : Moss on Lawn

We have a lot of moss growing in our lawn. What is the best way of getting rid of moss in our lawn? This is a common occurrence in lawns,...

Q & A : Dethatching

Q & A : Dethatching

When is the best time to dethatch your lawn? And what are the benefits of doing this? Dethatching is best carried out in spring/early summer. This is the time of...

Q & A : Dethatching

When is the best time to dethatch your lawn? And what are the benefits of doing this? Dethatching is best carried out in spring/early summer. This is the time of...