Grow green manure
Prepare the soil by removing weeds, digging over if it hasn't been recently cultivated, and raking level. Scatter seeds over the surface of the soil using around 50g of seed per square metre or follow suppliers' recommendations for specific ... [... more]
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Tetanus
Tetanus is caused by bacteria (germs) that get into your body through a wound, such as a cut while gardening, or an animal bite. You are more at risk of developing tetanus if the wound is deep or if it gets dirty with soil or manure, but even ... [... more]
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Green Manure Fast Seeds
An easy way to add nutrients and bulky organic matter (humus) to your soil helping to maintain or improve fertility and soil structure. Sow from spring to autumn but ideally sow in the spring to provide a lush carpet of growth which can be dug in during t [... more]
£3.99
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Green Manure Seeds
An easy way to add nutrients and bulky organic matter (humus) to your soil helping to maintain or improve fertility and soil structure. Sow from spring to autumn but ideally sow in the autumn to provide a lush carpet of growth which can be dug in during l [... more]
£3.99
Green Fingers UK |
Rooster Pelleted Manure
This rooster pelleted manure is a naturally slow-release multi-purpose plant food and soil improver. It is naturally organic economical safe and effective. 7kg [... more]
£7.00
Green Fingers UK |
Organic Pelleted Poultry Manure
Grow a beautiful garden with this organic poultry manure which will slowly release essential plant nutrients into the soil. Can be used as a soil conditioner by forking the pellets into the soil and it will help with soil moisture retention. This well-bal [... more]
£7.50
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JBL The 7 Balls -
The 7 Balls are hardened pellets of manure that use a special method to enrich aquatic plants with essential nutrients - especially iron and trace elements.The nutrients are released slowly, which creates a beneficial deposit effect.The ball form allows [... more]
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Growing cabbages and brassicas
How to grow cabbages, Brussels sprouts and kale from seed successfully. Brassicas grow best in a partially-shaded spot that has fertile, free-draining soil, free from stones. Start digging your soil in late autumn and add well-rotted manure or ... [... more]
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Growing strawberries
Strawberries take up hardly any room, produce attractive flowers and delicious fruit, and are easy to maintain. Follow our advice on growing your own. Prepare the soil by digging over, removing any perennial weeds and adding manure. Place the ... [... more]
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Tetanus
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that usually results from a contaminated wound, and which may be fatal if not treated. Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called clostridium tetani, which is naturally found in soil and animal manure. Spores ... [... more]
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Growing spinach, spinach beet and chard
Leafy chard, spinach and spinach beet are easy to grow, tasty and full of goodness. Here's our guide to growing your own. Prepare soil for sowing by digging and adding plenty of well-rotted manure. Remove weeds, large stones and rake to leave a ... [... more]
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Growing artichokes
Globe artichokes are one of the tastiest vegetables you can grow, and are as much at home in the flower garden as they are in the vegetable patch. Follow our guide to growing your own. Improve the soil by adding well-rotted manure and sprinkle ... [... more]
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