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Home > Compost > We stock a wide selection of composts - including our very own Stephen H. Smith Professional Multi-purpose... SORRY - COMPOST IS AVAILABLE IN STORE ONLY! 2006 WAS OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY - CELEBRATE 40+ YEARS BY SAVING ON THIS ITEM STEPHEN H. SMITH PROFESSIONAL MULTI-PURPOSE COMPOST £3.99 PER 70L SACK (INCLUDES FREE VOUCHERS WORTH £2.00) OR BUY 3 FOR £10.00 Stephen H. Smith’s Multi-purpose Compost is produced from high quality Sphagnum Moss Peat blended with essential plant nutrients including trace elements and lime to ensure vigorous, healthy growth of plants at all stages, in a wide variety of growing situations. A special Wetting Agent has also been added to ease re-wetting and moisture retention. Stephen H. Smith’s Multi-purpose Compost provides the ideal growing medium for seed sowing, striking cuttings, growing on young plants and potting on established plants. It provides the ideal balance between water holding ability and free drainage. Stephen H. Smith’s Multi-purpose Compost is recommended for window boxes, containers and hanging baskets and for planting out shrubs and trees. See directions for use below...   Sowing - suitable for all types of seed Slightly overfill the seed tray with compost.  Level the compost off the top of the tray and firm gently until it is 5mm under the rim of the tray.  Sow the seed thinly and evenly over the surface, paying attention to the seed packet instructions.  Cover with a layer of compost no more than the depth of the seed. Water the compost thoroughly and cover the tray with glass or polythene to reduce moisture loss and prevent drying out.  Place in a warm area (20-21'C) out of sunlight until germination has occurred.  When seedlings are strong enough, transplant by leaves to avoid damage to stems and roots.  Plant seedlings apart to allow for growth.  Water regularly to avoid compost drying out until the seedlings are ready to be potted on. Growing on - allows easy root development Before transplanting from pots to containers it is best to water the plants well and allow to drain.  When potting on plants select a pot the next size up from the previous container. Use the compost straight from the bag for pricking out seedlings and for potting on rooted plants. Part fill the pot with compost allowing sufficient space to accommodate plant roots. Place plant in the centre of the pot, taking care not to damage the roots and top up with compost. Firm the compost gently and water well. Cuttings - ideal for soft and heel cuttings Take cuttings by making a sloping cut, with a sharp knife, in the stem and removing all of the bottom leaves. To encourage rooting, dip the end of the cutting in hormone rooting powder. Fill pot/tray with compost and water well. Making a hole in the compost with a pencil/dibber place the cutting into the hole and gently firm the compost around it, ensuring good contact of the compost with the submerged cutting. Water thoroughly. Do not place cuttings too close together. When finished taking cuttings, place glass or polythene over the pot/tray to reduce moisture loss, ensuring the leaves do not touch the glass or polythene. Place in a warm environment out of direct sunlight until cuttings have taken. Containers - perfect for hanging baskets and tubs Stephen H. Smith’s Multi-purpose Compost provides an excellent free draining growing medium for planting all types of baskets and containers. Fill the Hanging Basket/Window Box with compost. Plant with trailing plants around the outside and upright plants in the middle and water thoroughly. Place Hanging Basket/ Window Box in a green house until plants have established in the compost before transferring outside Outdoor planting of trees and shrubs Dig a hole in the soil at least twice the size of the root ball. Mix Stephen H. Smith’s Multi-purpose Compost in a 50:50 blend with the soil and refill the hole around the roots firming gently. Water well. « Back