Hating Levington Compost

Be aware it isn`t just fence panel in there. It is more likely to be composted grass cuttings treated with herbicides etc.

 

It's a good idea though, they charge you to take away your garden waste then sell it back to you.

 

Does anyone know if this applies to erricaceous compost too? I have two Desfontiana to pot up and need more than I have left meaning a new bagful is required.

 

The potting compost that I bought looked exactly like the stuff that my council is giving away free because they have more coming in than they have room for. Presumably I have paid for balanced fertilisers? Might as well cut out the middle man and just buy fertiliser to add to the free stuff!

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I like to buy my compost late, and store over winter, or early, last years leftovers, as I think mid season demand is high, and it is bagged too soon.

 

I find that is often wet and waterlogged from having been stored outside. I prefer to buy in Autumn, seems to be the best quality that I have had over the years.

 

My supplier (local hardware) keeps his in a shed behind his shop, so not getting sodden.

 

provided he doesn't restock from someone who has them outside ?

 

Glass half empty today then

 

Hmmmm... Good idea.
Could be worth storing some of the free compost over winter. It could do with an extra month or two. Just need some space that's not planted up! :D

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I've been using Asda's own multi purpose compost this year, yes there is some grassy material in but its not a lot and no where like the levels that were found in Wickes compost when they changed their mix!! Everything I've planted in it is doing great (I do add perlite, vermiculite etc to it)

 

Interesting Bilbo its great to get everyones feed back.

I repotted all my fuchsias today Westland Jack Magic.