Melcourt Peat Free Compost
Complete your project...
Starting at £752.00
Product Description
Melcourt All-Purpose Compost is a 100% peat-free growing medium containing balanced fertilizers. A peat-free general-purpose growing medium suitable for a wide range of uses around the garden including potting on, container growing, tree and shrub planting and seed sowing.
Manufactured from top quality conifer bark and composted green residues.
A product from our 'deluxe' range.
Dark brown in colour.
The product is consistent, fine, free flowing and easy to handle.
Suitable for a wide range of general garden uses including potting on of rooted cuttings, pricking out seedlings, container growing, patio containers, seed sowing, tree and shrub planting.
Not suitable for use with ericaceous, lime hating plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons.
Suitable for vegans.
RHS endorsed(when sold in 50L bags)
Brand Information
Melcourt is the UK's leading supplier of mulches, growing media, play surfaces, soil improvers, equestrian surfaces, biofilters and others, based on bark, wood and other natural materials. A leader in innovation and high quality for nearly 30 years, Melcourt has developed a range of products that is second to none, with unparalleled technical back-up, prompt and efficient delivery, outstanding levels of customer care and all-importantly, excellent environmental sustainability.
Material Information
Soils & Composts Characteristics:
Soil and compost are both important components of gardening and agriculture, and they are used to improve soil fertility and plant growth.
Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil, typically consisting of a mix of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter. It can vary greatly in texture, fertility, and nutrient content, depending on content. Topsoil is often used for filling in low spots, building up raised beds, or adding a layer of fresh soil to existing garden beds. It can also be used for turf establishment, seeding, or general landscaping purposes.
Loam is a specific type of soil that is made up of roughly equal parts of sand, silt, and clay, along with a healthy amount of organic matter. Loam soil is generally considered the ideal soil type for gardening, as it provides good drainage, retains moisture and nutrients, and has a crumbly texture that is easy to work with. It is often used for planting vegetable and fruit gardens, as well as ornamental flower beds and landscaping.
Compost is a mixture of decomposed organic matter, such as leaves, grass clippings, organic materials and manure. Composting is a process by which these materials are broken down by microorganisms into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Compost is often used as a soil additive to improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability.
In general, if you are starting a new garden or planting bed, loam soil is a good choice, as it provides the best growing conditions for a wide variety of plants. If you need to fill in a low spot or add fresh soil to an existing bed, topsoil can be a good option, but it may need to be amended with additional organic matter or nutrients to provide the best growing conditions. It's always a good idea to test your soil and know its characteristics before making a decision on what soil to use in your garden.
Soils and composts offered by Paving Superstore are produced by leading specialists in the field and are guaranteed to be screened, graded and produced to a highly technical specification in order to offer the best growing medium for your plants. Note that particle size and colours may appear different to the images used on our website in accordance with natural variations and manufacturing tolerances.