Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling

If your soil is acid enough for rhoddendrons, I reckon its ok for a good range of heathers.I should point out though that that claim is based purely on observation in the countryside. In particular up in the peaks (when I lived in Sheffield I used to go up there a lot), rhoddendrons and...

I quite agree with you Sheal; it's tough enough as it is to convert people to being more aware of the importance of using materials that won't destroy ancient ecosystems without scare mongering headlines like that.

i though chicken manure was high in Nitrogen too? or am i miss remembering?

I've composted in whole dumpy bags, no need to cut the bottoms out. Makes it easier to empty if you can hoik the whole bag around.I stick 4 iron poles in the corners to keep it upright and open.

No.Never heard of this till I joined this forum,but might try it this next year.What would be the best yeast to use,

It looks smaller than Monty Don's ... you sure its big enough? I've been promising myself a pucker multi-bay composting station for years ... still using a piling system though.

Another thought for you Rob...what do all your gardening neighbours do and what do your local authorities suggest for the home gardener? Steve...

Kristens advice is good Jen but I've just picked up on your quote above which rung a few alarm bells! Were the plants pot bound? In other words are the roots all in a tight ball? That could be part of your problem. If they are then you need to tease all the roots apart so they are free to grow...

I'm not messing with them, i've seen the filum

Yes it does, but the good things about it far outweigh the bad!!Val

I have thought about this but I think supply is bigger than demand on ebay. Once they and royal mail have had their share there's not much left for me.

Thanks for the link William

That is pretty much what I had in mind. Although it would also mean having the same plants in both areas, which could be difficult as I have several micro-climates and slightly different soil conditions in my garden.I expect that if I used just 1 bed or border and divided it there would be...

By tubers I presume you mean flowering plants next season, such as Begonias? (and NOT Potato tubers )Is so then yes, it will be fine. You'll need to add some fertiliser though as the Spuds will have taken all they wanted. I use the hundreds-and-thousands slow release (not ideal to use that...

Thank you both for your greetings!! I an very interested in your website. So glad I have found you all!! There is always something new to learn, however long you have been in the garden!! And I have been out there, sunshine and rain, for many years.

Use Wickes compost at your peril (well, not that serious but it is awful).

I'm glad nobody lifted your hubby.

No it doesn't matter if it's wet Val. If you're transferring them to bigger pots it will mean you need to add more compost. Why not mix in the new dry compost with the older wet stuff.

That lad could have been referring to this incident on Bondi Beach