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Hands holding mature leaf mould beside a garden compost bin.

Autumn leafmould and peat-free gardening

Fallen leaves can become a useful garden material. Start with a clear distinction between leafmould, garden compost and a formulated growing medium.

Autumn leafmould and peat-free gardening

Fallen leaves can become a useful garden material. Start with a clear distinction between leafmould, garden compost and a formulated growing medium.

Terracotta herb pots sheltered beside a garden wall in autumn.

Overwintering pots in peat-free compost

Protecting a container plant means considering the plant, its roots and the position of the pot. Peat-free compost is one part of that winter plan.

Overwintering pots in peat-free compost

Protecting a container plant means considering the plant, its roots and the position of the pot. Peat-free compost is one part of that winter plan.

Drip irrigation watering coir around a greenhouse tomato plant.

Autumn greenhouse watering in coco coir

As autumn light and temperatures change, revisit irrigation decisions rather than carrying summer timings into a different growing environment.

Autumn greenhouse watering in coco coir

As autumn light and temperatures change, revisit irrigation decisions rather than carrying summer timings into a different growing environment.

Palletised coco coir blocks beside an open shipping container.

Wholesale coir blocks: pallets or containers?

The right order size depends on demand, handling and the full delivery scope. A lower product price alone does not tell you which option suits your business.

Wholesale coir blocks: pallets or containers?

The right order size depends on demand, handling and the full delivery scope. A lower product price alone does not tell you which option suits your business.

Compressed coco coir blocks stacked on pallets in a warehouse.

Bulk coco coir: plan spring supply in autumn

For growers, compost manufacturers and trade buyers, autumn is a useful point to turn next season’s coir requirements into a clear purchasing brief.

Bulk coco coir: plan spring supply in autumn

For growers, compost manufacturers and trade buyers, autumn is a useful point to turn next season’s coir requirements into a clear purchasing brief.

Gloved hands examining coco coir pith and fibre in a sample tray.

Coir quality: from sample to specification

A useful specification does more than describe coir. It connects the material, the measurement method and the way you intend to grow.

Coir quality: from sample to specification

A useful specification does more than describe coir. It connects the material, the measurement method and the way you intend to grow.