Planting & Growing Buying Guide
Creating a thriving outdoor space starts with the right tools, and compost bins and garden planters are essentials for any home gardener. Whether you want to grow fresh herbs, flowers, or vegetables, or you’re looking to recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, choosing the right products makes all the difference. This guide will help you find the best options for your needs.
Compost Bins – Garden Planters
Garden Compost Bins
Composting is a fantastic way to reduce waste, improve soil health, and enhance plant growth. But with so many compost bins available, how do you choose the right one? These key factors will help you to find the best compost storage solution for your needs:
- Space & Capacity - Think about how much space you have and how much compost you want to produce. If you have a small garden, a compact compost bin with a rotating handle might be the perfect solution. These bins speed up decomposition by making it easy to mix the compost, ensuring a rich, ready-to-use mulch in less time.
- Material Matters : Wooden Vs Plastic Compost Bins -The material of your compost bin affects its durability, insulation, and aesthetic appeal. Here’s a quick comparison:
- Wooden Compost Bins: Natural look, eco friendly and allow for good airflow however they can decay over time and may attract pests if not treated properly
- Plastic Compost Bins: Lightweight, weather resistant and often come with lids to control moisture levels however they may not blend naturally in to garden spaces.
Top Tips For Home Composting
Top tips to makes the most of your compost bin:
- Balance Green & Brown Materials: Mix nitrogen-rich greens (vegetable scraps, grass clippings) with carbon-rich browns (dried leaves, cardboard) for the perfect compost balance.
- Turn Your Compost Regularly: A rotating compost bin or manual turning helps aerate the pile, speeding up decomposition. To manually turn compost, simply flip the compost over using a fork or trowel.
- Keep It Moist, But Not Soggy: Compost should be damp like a wrung-out sponge – too dry, and decomposition slows; too wet, and it can start to smell. Your compost bin should be level and well drained.
- Avoid Meat & Dairy: Stick to plant-based scraps to prevent attracting pests and producing bad odours.
- Compost Use: Compost can be put to great use by lightly scattering it over vegetable patches and flower beds, mixing it into potting soil for added nutrients, or layering it generously on the soil to serve as a natural mulch.
Stylish Garden Planters
Garden planters are an excellent way to add structure, variety, and convenience to your outdoor space. Whether you're starting a herb garden, growing vegetables, or planting flowers, there’s a planter to suit your needs.
Planters aren’t just decorative – they’re practical too! Our selection of wooden and rattan effect garden planters can be used to create a kitchen herb garden or, use planters varying in height to add dimension and interest to your outdoor space. We also offer raised planters which bring a number of benefits for both new and experienced gardeners.
Advantages Of Raised Planters:
- Better Drainage: Prevents waterlogging, helping roots grow strong and healthy.
- Improved Accessibility: Reduces the need for bending and kneeling, making gardening easier.
- Weed & Pest Control: Raised height deters some garden pests and makes weeding simpler.
- Extended Growing Season: Soil warms up faster in spring, allowing for earlier planting.
Free delivery - Planting & Growing Supplies
Investing in the right compost bins and garden planters can make all the difference in growing healthy plants and maintaining a sustainable garden. Whether you’re composting food waste to create nutrient-rich mulch or setting up a herb garden in stylish planters, we have a range of products to help you get started.
We offer free delivery on orders over £30. This means our planting and growing essentials will be delivered at no extra charge!
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