As many of you will know Pro-grow is now used by many of the country’s leading garden designers and we are delighted to have been of help recently to Jill Foxley who won a Silver Gilt Award for her Perfumed Garden at this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show. Jill used Pro-Grow Peat Free Soil Conditioner to bed in her plants and was delighted with the results, claiming that they looked even better at the end of the week than when they were just planted - congratulations to Jill as and you can see from this photo the garden really did look great!

We are doing our best to make life easier for you all by running as many special offers and promotions as we can this year so look out for these particularly on the Creative Garden Ideas website. Many of these are only open to those of you buying on-line and together with our distribution agents, CPL Distribution we are now actively mailing those of you who have bought from us previously with some great offers.

It is also worth remembering that buying in bulk can also save you a considerable amount of money especially if you and your neighbours and friends club together or you are part of an allotment society or gardening club. We now offer 'Dumpy Bags', (approx 1 cubic metre), of all Pro-Grow products and are also able to deliver pallet loads of product to homes, allotments and gardening clubs across the country.
Details of how to order can be found by clicking on the link below this article.

From what you have all been saying it is looking like being another bumper year on the vegetable patch and more and more of you are adopting the peat free, recycled message which is now being promoted heavily by all of the leading gardening organisations and experts, including The RHS, who are actively promoting and supporting the Government’s target of a total withdrawal of peat use by home gardeners by 2020.

However many people are still confused on how to ensure the best results when using peat free composts. So we thought it worth repeating our eight simple suggestions on how to get the best from using peat free products.

1. Always, store the compost bags in a dry place and make sure the compost you buy is fresh. Peat Free composts have a definite shelf-life, so ensure that the bags you buy have not been lying in a warehouse for too long – Pro-Grow Peat Free General Purpose Compost is packed fresh on a monthly basis. Once at home keep in a dry place until you use – but do not leave it too long!
2. Check the instructions carefully as formulations do vary. Make sure that the bags you buy have full instructions included on the pack – all products will differ slightly
3. Always wet the compost before using. Peat Free composts are drier than normal multi-purpose brands so lightly wet the compost before using in pots and containers.
4. Water pots and containers little and often to avoid flooding plants and seedlings.
5. Ensure that your pots and containers have good drainage.
6. Always try to leave a 2cm gap between the surface of the compost and the rim of the plant pot.
7. Avoid pressing the compost down to too hard in containers.
8. Many peat free composts are supplied compressed in their bags - ensure it is “fluffed Up” and well aerated before use. Any compost that is still warm is still decomposing and should therefore not be used.

Pro-Grow Soil Association Peat Free Soil Conditioner continues to be one of the most popular choices for gardeners looking to improve the quality of their soil in both vegetable gardens as well as on borders and flowerbeds. It has been adopted by literally 1000’s of you and remains popular with professional landscapers and garden designers as the perfect remedy for breaking down heavy clay soils and enriching sandy soils.

Remember you can use Pro-Grow Soil Conditioner throughout the year - not just at the beginning and end of the season - soil needs refreshing in both dry and wet periods and Pro-grow will ensure your soil is in prime condition whatever the weather brings! And as always the good news is that, we deliver to your door, so you don’t have to brave the weather or carry heavy bags to and from your car!

Ideal for young plants and seedlings..........
Our General Purpose Compost is also proving increasingly popular with those of you wanting to use a Pro-Grow product to bring on young plants without compromising the peat free message.
Pro-Grow Peat Free General Purpose Compost is a specially formulated mix of Pro-Grow Peat Free Conditioner and natural materials creating a blend of 100% sustainable recycled goodness and is ideal for hanging baskets, beds and borders, pots and containers. It is especially good for use in vegetable planters and containers, which are proving to be a popular way to grow veggies in smaller gardens.

Finally, please contact us if you have any questions regarding any of our product range- we are always delighted to help with advice and any special order requirements you may have - in the meantime, thank you all for your continued support and remember to watch out for our special offers!

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