Rouken Glen Garden Centre - FAQs
1) What can I use MULTIPURPOSE COMPOST for?
2) What can I use ERICACEOUS COMPOST for?
3) What can I use ROSE, TREE AND SHRUB COMPOST for?
4) What compost is recommended for use in hanging baskets?
5) What is PENLITE used for?
6) What specialist composts are available in store?
7) What composts are stocked in store?
1) What can I use MULTIPURPOSE COMPOST for?
Use for seeds and cuttings, pots and containers, hanging baskets (but add SWELL GEL). Do not use for acid loving plants.
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2) What can I use ERICACEOUS COMPOST for?
Ideal for acid loving, lime hating plants; such as rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, heather, holly and hydrangeas.
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3) What can I use ROSE, TREE AND SHRUB COMPOST for?
Ideal for the above shrubs. Helps establish root growth on plants. Can also be used to improve the soil.
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4) What compost is recommended for use in hanging baskets?
Use LEVINGTON CONTAINER AND HANGING BASKET COMPOST, specially formulated for this.
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5) What is PENLITE used for?
It can improve drainage in compost, improve aeration, help water management, speed up the growing process, it is inert so does not alter pH of the soil and so can be used in all soil types and it gives a good decorative finish to indoor containers.
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6) What specialist composts are available in store?
• ORGANIC AFRICAN VIOLET COMPOST
• CITRUS COMPOST
• BONSAI COMPOST CACTUS COMPOST
• JOHN INNES SEED and POTTING No. 1, 2 & 3.
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7) What composts are stocked in store?
• SHAMROCK IRISH PEAT - 100LITRES
• JOHN INNES SEED - 25LITRES
• JOHN INNES No. 1 - 25LITRES
• JOHN INNES No. 2 - 25LITRES
• JOHN INNES No.3 - 25LITRES
• JAB WOODLAND BARK - 100LITRES
• JAB FARM YARD MANURE - 50LITRES
• JAB SEED AND POTTING COMPOST - 75LITRES
• LEVINGTON MULTIPURPOSE COMPOST - 100LITRES
• MIRICLE GRO MULTIPURPOSE PLANT AND GRO COMPOST - 75LITRES
• LEVINGTON ERICACEOUS COMPOST - 50LITRES " JAB TOP SOIL - 25kg
• MURPHY MULTIPURPOSE - 75LITRES
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