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COMPOSTS, PEAT, BARK, MULCH, ETC

Only the more-easily handled (lighter) items will be available to be ordered on-line (shortly).

Please read the information and Mail Order Terms on this link.  For the shopping trolley the minimum total order is £30.00 but we can cater for smaller purchases - see above link.

Please be aware the products are undergoing revision as new lines are introduced for 2006. *Particularly please note -  this year several manufacturers are changing product volumes and prices...the information below will be reviewed as the changes are implemented.*

So please ring us to check we have what you need on 0161 790 8792 or email

Product descriptions are as provided by the manufacturers.

22072 Perlite (2620) small 0.7kg   5.49
22073 Vermiculite (2608) small 0.7kg   5.49
22067 Vermiculite large (2604) 1.7kg   10.99
5504 Vermiperl Vermiculite 100 litres     27.79

 

COMPOSTS, PEAT,

BARK, MULCH, ETC

 
J. Arthur Bowers Products

JEB Website and Gardeners calender (link on left)

 
5506 Arthur Bowers  DECORATIVE BARK CHIPS 80 Litres

Larger grade mixed bark made from an entirely renewable source.
Sizes:  80L
Approximate Area Treated: 3.75m2 | 3m2
Recommended Uses: Decorative mulch, suppression of weeds and moisture moisture retention. Also softens hard surfaces such as paths.
Where to use: All around the garden.
Use Depth: 2.5-5cm
Main Period of Use: February to October

 

6.99
20111 Arthur Bowers   AFRICAN VIOLET COMPOST 5L

Reduced peat compost with added nutrients to promotes flowering and healthy foliage.
Sizes: 5L
Recommended Uses: Taking cuttings, potting and re-potting of african Violets and other flowering houseplants.
Main Period of Use: Any time of year.
Advice: Not suitable for lime-hating (ericaceous) plants.

 

1.99
5445 Arthur Bowers   AQUATIC COMPOST 25 L

Loam based compost with added grit to give weight and stability to plant containers.
Sizes: 25L
Recommended Uses: Potting, planting out aquatic plants.
Main Period of Use: March to September.
Advice: Not suitable for lime-hating (ericaceous) plants.

 

5.49
5444 Arthur Bowers   AQUATIC COMPOST  6 L

Loam based compost with added grit to give weight and stability to plant containers.
Sizes: 6L
Recommended Uses: Potting, planting out aquatic plants.
Main Period of Use: March to September.
Advice: Not suitable for lime-hating (ericaceous) plants.

 

  2.79
5442 Arthur Bowers  CACTUS COMPOST  5L

Reduced peat compost with added water storage granules to help prevent compost drying out.
Sizes: 5L
Recommended Uses: Seed sowing, pricking and potting cacti and succulents.
Feeding Recommendations: After 4-6 weeks feed every 7-14 days during the growing season with a weak solution of J Athur Bower's liquid Multi-Purpose plant food.
Main Period of Use: Any time of year

 

  1.99
5440 Arthur Bowers  ERICACEOUS COMPOST 35L

Reduced peat compost specially formulated with the correct pH balance for lime-hating plants
Sizes: 70L | 35L | 10L
Recommended Uses: Potting, containers, outdoor planting acid beds.
Feeding Recommendations: Feed after 4-6 weeks every 7-14 days with J. Arthur Bower’s Ericaceous liquid plant food.
Advice: Use only on lime-hating plants.

 

  4.95
5441 Arthur Bowers   ERICACEOUS COMPOST  70 LTR

Reduced peat compost specially formulated with the correct pH balance for lime-hating plants
Sizes: 70L | 35L | 10L
Recommended Uses: Potting, containers, outdoor planting acid beds.
Feeding Recommendations: Feed after 4-6 weeks every 7-14 days with J. Arthur Bower’s Ericaceous liquid plant food.
Advice: Use only on lime-hating plants.

 

  5.99
12256 Arthur Bowers  GOLDEN PINE BARK 80LTR

Specially selected and graded top quality pine bark chips made from an entirely renewable resource.
Sizes: 80L.
Approximate Area Treated: 3m2
Recommended Uses: Decorative mulch, children's play areas, suppression of weeds and improves moisture retention.
Where to use: Flower beds and border soil.
Use Depth: 2.5-5cm.
Main Period of Use: February to October.

 

  7.99
5446 Arthur Bowers  GROW-IN BAG

Reduced peat compost with added nutrients.
Recommended uses: growing vegetables, soft fruit, salads & herbs.  Feeding Recommendations: Feed regularly with J Arthur Bower's or New Horizon Tomato Food.
Main Period of use: March to July.

 

  1.69
19814 Arthur Bowers  INSTANT PLANTER

Reduced peat compost with added nutrients and water retaining granules.
Recommended uses: growing vegetables, soft fruit, salads & herbs
Feeding Recommendations: Feed regularly with J Arthur Bowers's or New Horizon Tomato food.
Main Period of use: March to July.
Useful Tip: Provides more growing room for roots which helps provide stability

 

  3.99
5447 Arthur Bowers  MULCH + MIX  80L

A natural alternative to peat. Made from entirely renewable UK resources. 100% organic
Sizes: 80L.
Approximate Area Treated: 3m2.
Recommended Uses: Soil improving and mulching.
Where to Use: Flower beds and border soil.
Recommended Depth: 4-6cm over the soil.
Main Period of Use: Any time of year.

 

    5.99
16538 Arthur Bowers  MULTIPURPOSE & J. INNES  70L

With added John Innes to improve the compost water and nutrient retention.
Sizes: 70L | 25L | 10L
Recommended Uses: Seed sowing, potting houseplants, containers and hanging baskets.
Feeding Recommendations: After 4-6 weeks feed every 7-14 days with a J. Arthur Bower’s liquid plant food.
Main Period of Use: Any time of year.
Advice: Not suitable for lime-hating (ericaceous) plants.

 

  5.49
15145 Arthur Bowers  NEW HORIZON COMPOST 70LTR

Made from recycled, renewable resources of U.K. origin.
Sizes: 75L
Recommended Uses: Seed sowing, cuttings, pricking out, potting into tubs, planters, containers
and hanging baskets.
Feeding Recommendations: After 4-6 weeks feed every 7-14 days with J. Arthur Bower's liquid plant food or New Horizon Multi-Purpose plant food,
Main Period of Use: Any time of year.
Advice: Not suitable for lime-hating (ericaceous) plants

 

  6.99
20110 Arthur Bowers  ORCHID Compost  5LT

A coarse mix of reduced peat compost with an open structure.
Sizes: 10L
Recommended Uses: Potting and re-potting terrestrial Orchids.
Main Period of Use: Any time of year.
Advice: Not suitable for lime-hating (ericaceous) plants

 

  1.99
5436 Arthur Bowers   SEED + POTTING COMPOST 35L

Reduced peat compost with sand to help plant roots establish quicker
Sizes: 70L | 35L | 10L
Recommended Uses: Seed sowing, taking cuttings, pricking out, potting and re-potting.
Feeding Recommendations: Feed after 4-6 weeks every 7-14 days with J. Arthur Bower’s liquid plant food.
Main Period of Use: Any time of year.
Advice: Not suitable for lime-hating (ericaceous) plants.

 

  4.75
5437 Arthur Bowers  SEED + POTTING COMPOST 75L

Reduced peat compost with sand to help plant roots establish quicker
Sizes: 70L | 35L | 10L
Recommended Uses: Seed sowing, taking cuttings, pricking out, potting and re-potting.
Feeding Recommendations: Feed after 4-6 weeks every 7-14 days with J. Arthur Bower’s liquid plant food.
Main Period of Use: Any time of year.
Advice: Not suitable for lime-hating (ericaceous) plants.

 

  5.99
13509 Arthur Bowers  TOP SOIL  25LTR
Screened and sterilized quality loam.
Sizes: 25L
Recommended Uses: Creating new gardens, building raised areas and rockeries and levelling lawns.
Main Period of Use: March to Novem
ber.

 

  2.99

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Please be aware the products are undergoing revision as new lines are introduced for 2006.

So please ring us to check we have what you need on 0161 790 8792 or email

Product descriptions are as provided by the manufacturers.

*Particularly please note -  this year several manufacturers are changing product volumes and prices...the information below will be reviewed as the changes are implemented.*

Scotts UK & Co Products click for Scotts website
21422 LEVINGTON Cactus COMPOST 8L 
pH balanced to provide the slightly acid environment preferred by cacti. Optimum drainage which prevents excess moisture. For potting, re-potting and propagation of cacti and succulents. Resealable bag keeps compost fresh.
3.99
19316 LEVINGTON BONSAI COMPOST 8L   A free-draining blend of loam, sand, bark and peat with essential nutrients, ideal for maintaining healthy Bonsai trees. Ideal for all Bonsai trees, Alpine plants and African Violets. 3.99
21266 LEVINGTON Container/Hanging-Basket with VINE Weevil control compost 56 litres.    The only compost which contains a unique systemic action insecticide - Intercept, which gives protection and control of the most common pests such as Vine Weevil, Greenfly and Blackfly.  Vine Weevil is controlled for up to one year. Foliar pests are controlled for up to 100 days.  Contains imidacloprid 5.99
21261 LEVINGTON CONTAINER & HANGING BASKET 20L   Contains twice as much patented water retaining agent as standard compost to hold in extra moisture. For strong and healthy growth of plants in pots and hanging baskets. 2.99
21262 LEVINGTON CONTAINER & HANGING BASKET 56L    Contains twice as much patented water retaining agent as standard compost to hold in extra moisture. For strong and healthy growth of plants in pots and hanging baskets. 4.99
17443 LEVINGTON DEC/PLAY FOREST BARK 75LTR     Long lasting, larger-size chips of bark produced from renewable resources. Used as decorative mulch it suppresses weeds and aids moisture retention. 5.99
18714 LEVINGTON EVERGREEN LAWN SOIL 25L   Specially formulated blend of lawn soil and EverGreen Lawn Food for thicker, greener lawns. Ideal as a lawn dressing - to establish new turf or repair damaged lawns. Fills in hollows and helps to repair patches. 3.49
18402 LEVINGTON HOUSEPLANT 25LTR  Healthier, stronger and more colourful household plants; a superb combination of nutrients and trace elements blended together to create the ultimate indoors medium. Suitable for flowering plants, foliage plants or terraria. 2.99
19576 LEVINGTON JOHN INNES No3 25LTR      For final potting of plants into pots or outdoor containers. Levington John Innes formula composts are based on a traditional mixture of loam, peat and grit. Levington John Innes No.3 compost has the highest nutrient levels for final potting of mature plants, patio planters and for the final potting of tomatoes and other vegetables. 3.75
17752 LEVINGTON MINI CHIPPED FOREST BARK 75L     Small graded bark chips produced from renewable resources. Used as decorative mulch it suppresses weeds and aids moisture retention. 5.99
4098 LEVINGTON MULTI PURP COMP & STIMULUX 4L pics to follow   1.49
4101 LEVINGTON MULTI PURP COMP & STIMULUX 50L pics to follow   4.49
4102 LEVINGTON MULTI PURP COMP & STIMULUX 75L pics to follow   5.99
21264 LEVINGTON MULTI PURPOSE COMPOST 25LTR    With superior texture to help plants develop stronger roots and grow healthily all around the garden. Ideal for beds, borders, hanging baskets, pots and tubs. 2.99
18399 LEVINGTON MULTI PURPOSE PEAT FREE 75L      Guaranteed 100% peat-free, made from 100% renewable resources; suitable for plants at all growth stages. The medium is carefully blended to give an open and consistent fast-draining mix, which will aid root development and promote rich vegetative growth. 6.99
18401 LEVINGTON MULTIPURPOSE BALE 75L+33%FOC    The standard-setting acknowledged ultimate multi-purpose compost suitable for uses all around the garden, greenhouse and indoors, (at the moment) with an incredible 33% extra for free (while stocks last). 5.99
4117 LEVINGTON ORIGINAL GRO-BAG       For juicy, tasty tomatoes and other vegetables. Also suitable for peppers, aubergines, cucumbers, green beans, melons. Feed as necessary with Levington Tomorite 1.79
4105 LEVINGTON PEAT-REDUCED MULTIPURPOSE 75L    Reduced-peat ultimate multi-purpose compost suitable for uses all around the garden, greenhouse and indoors, with high nutrient content and a free-draining texture. No wonder it is one of our most popular composts! 6.99
8021 LEVINGTON POTTING & CONTAINER COMP.25L    A superb blended compost especially formulated to give long-term nutrient supply for all hanging basket and containerised plants, and providing excellent drainage due to its open texture. Another super-popular product. 2.99
8022 LEVINGTON POTTING & CONTAINER COMP.50L     A superb blended compost especially formulated to give long-term nutrient supply for all hanging basket and containerised plants, and providing excellent drainage due to its open texture. Another super-popular product. 4.49
8023 LEVINGTON POTTING & CONTAINER COMP.75L     A superb blended compost especially formulated to give long-term nutrient supply for all hanging basket and containerised plants, and providing excellent drainage due to its open texture. Another super-popular product. 6.99
8745 LEVINGTON PROTECT COMP. ERICACEOUS 25L