Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling

I think all those can be planted in the autumn, if you want to do that.It's been a great year for roses so far. Never seen them looking better in this part of the world.I'd suggest that you check any plants you buy carefully; some garden centres don't look after their stock very well...

I don't have a veg patch only have a standard green compost bin. I will keep adding household bits to it and when I have help, we can tip everything out and mix it up. No rush though!

Not bought any worms as of yet. I put a bucket (full of compost) that i had used for and earlier composting experiment into the centre of the heap and that had a full wrigglyness of worms. Then as i built pile i scattered rich soil that have previous compost overspill in in throughout the pile...

love the bike. :thumb: My water butt has developed a leak. I think maybe I cat cut it in half and use it for growing potatoes in...but first to find a cheap water butt.

Excellent, thanks!

having had to put up with the rats knawring thru 2inch boards to rummage thru me compost heap, i'm now resorting to anerobic decomposition by putting it all in a barrel full of water. Don't think anything is going to survive that. Just wish i had a compressor & gas bottle storage set up, maybe...

Hi Steve, Here is some info from the Forestry Commission. Dalefoot Farm over at Heltondale (over by Bampton near Shap) sell bracken compost (and other ericaceous composts) and they may be willing to chat to you about how to go about it.

My Council gives us a 'green' bin, in addition to which, it will take up to 6 further bags of compostable waste. Most of my neighbours aren't enthusiastic gardeners so take full advantage of this facility, not surprisingly therefore, I get a bit 'peeved' when I get notes attached to my bin...

Manure is ready when you can't see any of the original stuff, it should resemble a dark crumbly material. If you can still see straw in it then its not ready.

If it's already 80% full and soggy you've left it a bit late to add worms and 'browns'. I'd suggest you empty it to about 30% -50% and then add worms and 'browns' and some fresh 'greens' and mix well. In my experience you don't need a lot of worms as they multiply rapidly. Our dalek was...

I looked at the website and it says on a video that you can water 400 sq ft or for 15 minutes! So I think I am in no way 'feeding' my plants.Our shower doesn't work at any time of day, and filling the watering can takes an age!

Well, I got concerned when I found this article. If it's harmless then I'll leave it as, from what I've read, it's good for the soil. As it wasn't the usual white stuff, but instead a "toad stool", I thought it best to check out. That news story probably wasn't the best information to first read.

.Should have said, it was Wickes own brand compost that I bought!Cheers!:gnthb:

I've always used tomato fertilizer on mine, a weak solution on every 2nd watering. Not sure if this is best but the only problem i've had so far is having more cucumbers than i can use/give away!

Hi Blueoak, and welcome to the forum.I don't grow any veg, so I am not entirely sure. But I believe that Rhododenron fertiliser is essentially the same as normal fertiliser, but has extra additives to make the soil more acid. Its my understanding that many vegetables prefer a slightly...

I got it from a mailorder company. Either Dobies or Gardens Direct or something. I think they are fairly ubiquitous. About the size of a walking stick, it was smaller than I imagined it would be - but very effective. I found that I tended to knock out the bottom flap on my bin if I was too...

You should be able to find some offered for free, although it may be more trouble to get. Many stables are only too glad to get rid of it, whereas where it is offered for sale you normally get it already bagged up and have easy access.

I have had a look at your website, content OK. But you have a serious problem with colours. You are trying to convey a message so why make it difficult to read with colours which are difficult to see the text from the background. I studied signwriting many years ago and there are certain colours...

You could make a manure tea. There are lots of recipes if you google it. I have some really well rotted stuff but I just throw some in a bucket now and again for my roses , add water and strain it and use the liquid straight away. It may be too strong for some plants the way I do it, but my...

Thankyou for your reply. I mixed in slightly less sharp sand, and hope for the best!Does that mix do for most general purpose potting needs?