Peat-Free Garden Compost

Which plant is it for?

Design with suitable plants

Soil moisture and plant needs determine continued care. This mix is not suited to plants preferring a low pH, such as rhododendrons. Account for the nutrients already present when planning further feeding.

For new beds and planting positions in the garden: this peat-free, pre-fertilised compost is intended for outdoor use. It can fill planting holes for trees and shrubs, help establish new beds or provide a filling layer in raised beds.

Composition & nutrition

See the product information for the full composition and nutrient declaration. Account for the existing nutrient supply before adding further fertiliser.

Repotting in eight steps

Prepare the mix

This texture image belongs to the product. Loosen before filling and firm only lightly around the root ball.

1. 1

   Plan the outdoor use

   Plan the planting hole, new bed or raised bed. For woody plants, account for mature size and site requirements.

2. 2

   Prepare the planting space

   Loosen existing garden soil and address compaction in the planting area. Plan the required filling layer for raised beds.

3. 3

   Release the root ball gently

   Unpot while preserving healthy fine roots. Gently loosen a dense outer root mat without unnecessarily breaking up the ball.

4. 4

   Loosen the compost

   Loosen the ready-to-use compost and distribute it in the prepared planting area. When using it as a raised-bed filling layer, allow room for the final planting layer.

5. 5

   Retain the planting level

   When planting, retain the root ball at its previous level. Do not bury the root collar or crown more deeply.

6. 6

   Fill around the sides

   Fill gaps with compost and firm lightly. Stabilise the plant without heavily compressing the medium.

7. 7

   Water in slowly

   Water slowly to settle the compost against the root ball and surrounding soil. Adapt subsequent watering to soil moisture and plant needs.

8. 8

   Support establishment

   Plan subsequent feeding according to plant needs and active growth, accounting for the nutrients already present. Check root moisture regularly and adapt continued care to species and cultivar.

Ongoing plant care

Soil moisture and plant needs determine continued care. This mix is not suited to plants preferring a low pH, such as rhododendrons. Account for the nutrients already present when planning further feeding.