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Composting
Compost is something every gardener needs, it adds valuable nutrients back into your soil that previous crops may have removed. In this section we give you a selection of composters and composting accessories that will help you to generate your own compost from most of your garden and kitchen waste. Check out our range of compost bins, compost tumblers and our traditional looking wooden composters and start making your own compost today.
Below is a brief description of the properties of compost.
Compost is a key ingredient in any garden; it is the life blood that every gardener should place into his soil giving it back all the essential ingredients required for successful plant growth.
At its simplest level, the process of composting simply requires making a heap of wetted organic matter (leaves, food waste, and garden trimmings) and waiting for the materials to break down into soil after a period of weeks or months. Modern, methodical composting is a multi-step, closely monitored process with measured inputs of water, air and carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials. The decomposition process is aided by shredding the plant matter, adding water and ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture.
Worms and fungi further break up the material, whilst aerobic bacteria manage the chemical process by converting the inputs into heat, carbon dioxide and ammonium. The ammonium is further converted by bacteria into plant-nourishing nitrates through the process of nitrification.Compost can be rich in nutrients and has many uses, such as soil conditioning, a fertilizer, as an addition of vital humus or humic acids, and as a natural pesticide.
Below is a brief description of the properties of compost.
Compost is a key ingredient in any garden; it is the life blood that every gardener should place into his soil giving it back all the essential ingredients required for successful plant growth.
At its simplest level, the process of composting simply requires making a heap of wetted organic matter (leaves, food waste, and garden trimmings) and waiting for the materials to break down into soil after a period of weeks or months. Modern, methodical composting is a multi-step, closely monitored process with measured inputs of water, air and carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials. The decomposition process is aided by shredding the plant matter, adding water and ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture.
Worms and fungi further break up the material, whilst aerobic bacteria manage the chemical process by converting the inputs into heat, carbon dioxide and ammonium. The ammonium is further converted by bacteria into plant-nourishing nitrates through the process of nitrification.Compost can be rich in nutrients and has many uses, such as soil conditioning, a fertilizer, as an addition of vital humus or humic acids, and as a natural pesticide.
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Mantis Mobile Compost Tumbler
£279.00The Drum - made using double-wall, high density polyethylene with an insulating air cell. This sage green drum has indented grooves to allow you t...
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Tumbleweed Can-O-Worms Complete Package Deal
£126.99Dimensions : Diameter 1ft 8in / 51cm Height 2ft 1½in / 65cm. Sturdy Structure – the wormery is made from black 100% recycled plastic. The parts w...
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Rowlinson Beehive Compost Bin
£149.99Durable Construction - manufactured from FSC certified, pressure treated timber. The pressure treating treatment provides rot and weather resistan...
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Square Bokashi Compost Bin Kit
from £85.99Each Bokashi Bin Kit includes: Either One or Two Bokashi Bins - depending on the kit you purchase One Bokashi Scoop / Masher 2kg Bokashi Bran Deta...
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Tumbleweed Worm Buffet Worm Farm Complete Package Deal
£94.99Dimensions : Diameter 1ft ½in / 32cm Height 1ft 6in / 46.5cmCapacity approx. 26 litres. Sturdy Structure – the worm buffet is made from 100% recy...
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Urbalive Worm Composter
£169.99This Starter Pack includes: Urbalive Worm Composter - choose either lime green or stone coloured. It consists of two trays - with the option to pur...
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The Deluxe Original Wormery Composter
£132.99Easy to use this wormery comes complete with full instructions and a Handy Information Booklet which will ensure your wormery works efficiently to ...
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Tumbleweed Worm Cafe Complete Package Deal
£159.99Dimensions : Length 1ft 9in / 54cm Width 1ft 3½in / 39cmHeight 2ft 5½in / 75cm. Sturdy Structure – the wormery is made from black 100% recycled ...
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Subpod Classic
from £191.99Ideal for family households – this Classic Subpod can compost up to 20kg of food waste a week, making it the perfect size for households of up to ...
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Eco-King Composters
from £73.99Made from 100% recycled plastic – combined with state-of-the-art and sustainable production processes and innovative design makes this a large, hi...
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Green Cone Food Digester
£119.99You will receive the following items: Lower Black Mesh Basket which should be put into a hole in the ground. The reasons for burying the basket is ...
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27 Litre Bokashi Composter Kit
from £91.99Each Bokashi Bin Kit includes:Either One or Two 27 litre Bokashi Bins - depending on the kit you purchaseOne Bokashi Scoop / Masher2kg Bokashi Bran...
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18 Litre Bokashi Composter Kit
from £84.99Each Bokashi Bin Kit includes:Either One or Two 18 litre Bokashi Bins - depending on the kit you purchaseOne Bokashi Scoop / Masher2kg Bokashi Bran...
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The Midi Wormery
£79.99Suitable for - 1-2 person use, this wormery has a 27 litre capacity, How The Midi Wormery Works - consisting of the bucket shaped wormery body wit...
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Mantis Compact Compost Tumbler
£399.00The Drum - made using sturdy, powder-coated sage green, rust-resistant galvanised steel. Interior mixing fins on the drum prevent material from sti...
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