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Seasonal Tips for April and May - Soil Matters

For almost every project in the garden, the quality of the garden soil is absolutely vital to success. Whether you are planning a new border, rejuvenating an existing border, or simply planting a few new plants, the condition of the soil is vital. If the soil is healthy, drains freely and is rich in nutrients and soil organisms then the results will be simply tremendous.

  • The secret to healthy garden plants is predominantly in the soil. Get the soil right and the rest is much easier. If your garden soil is poor or depleted from active plant growth then improve it using one of the specially formulated soil improvers from Westland. For example Premium Garden Soil are both carefully selected soil with a high content of organic matter, vital for healthy soil. Premium Garden Soil has added fertiliser so it is ideal for planting specimen garden plants such as Topiary sculptures. It’s a great choice for new beds and borders, rockeries and for replacing existing soil.
  • organic Farmyard Manure is ideal for conditioning the soil and adds vital nutrients and water holding organic matter to garden areas where heavy feeders deplete soil nutrients quickly such as the vegetable plot or rose beds. Organic gardeners can also opt for organic Vegetable Growing Compost to improve the soil and add vital structure and organic matter to support healthy plant growth.
  • When planting herbaceous perennials and garden shrubs and roses, you can improve the immediate area around your plants by using a quality planting compost and mixing this with the surrounding soil. Use Multi-Purpose Compost with added John Innes. It combines the excellent physical properties of a quality multi-purpose compost, with the practical advantages of a loam-based compost. The result is a versatile compost with a healthy, open structure that promotes good drainage. Added perlite improves the texture and creates the optimum air/moisture ratio for your plants. The inclusion of John Innes makes this a truly superior compost that is easier to manage and maintain because it retains water and added nutrients for longer.

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