Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Compost to go further? What brand?
Hi all, I am new here and I was wondering what I could use to make my compost go further when putting my bedding plants in deep containers? Also is Lidl's compost good enough for bedding plants? -- Evelyn www.ushad.co.uk My aim in life is to be as good as my dogs think I am. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Compost to go further? What brand?
"Evelyn Usher" wrote in message ... Hi all, I am new here and I was wondering what I could use to make my compost go further when putting my bedding plants in deep containers? Also is Lidl's compost good enough for bedding plants? -- Evelyn www.ushad.co.uk My aim in life is to be as good as my dogs think I am. Hi Evelyn, For really deep containers, especially for shallow-rooted plants, you can fill the bottom third/half of the container with broken polystyrene chunks, crocks and rubble, or even a smaller upturned plantpot. These will save on soil and help with drainage. However, depending on plant requirements, you may create a water retention problem. You could overcome this by using water-retaining crystals, but these aren't cheap, so you'll need to balance costs and plant culture carefully. Another consideration, for taller plants, is keeping the pot stable in windy weather. Use a heavier void-filler in this instance, so there is some weight in the bottom of the pot. If any of your plants are ericaceous (lime-haters), avoid using concrete or mortar rubble which will have a lime content. I am unable to comment on Lidl's compost as I've never used it. However, for genuine short-term bedding, providing you're willing to feed after the first 4-6 weeks, it will probably suffice. If they sell a specific 'container recipe' compost (read the label - these can contain long-term feed and/or water-retaining crystals), then this is what you need. Hope this helps. Spider |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Is it safe to increase KH further? | Freshwater Aquaria Plants | |||
Further update on venus fly traps | Texas | |||
Further thoughts on Gary Allen's pond disaster | Ponds | |||
Further thoughts on Gary Allen's pond disaster | Ponds | |||
Fig tree - further advice appreciated! | United Kingdom |