Compost. Recommendations please.

[grannyjanny]

I went to buy some compost last week & was amazed how much it had gone up. I have used J Arthur Bowers in the past without problems. It was £4.99 but the size has gone down to 60ltrs. What do other recommend please.
Janet.

[grannyjanny]

[manicscousers]

we've got Mother Earth, supposed to be very good  :)

[grannyjanny]

Hi MS. I haven't seen that one. Where do you get it from & how much please.
Janet.

[manicscousers]

unfortunately, we buy in bulk from a comany called J Maher, in Bolton, under 3.00 per bag +v.a.t.
I have his e mail if you would like to ask for a catalogue, he supplies lots of allotments  :)

[grannyjanny]

That's very kind of you MS but there isn't any storage so I think we are expected to get our own. Out of interest what is the smallest amount they deliver.
Janet.

[ceres]

I get my local garden centres own brand which is usually on a 3 for £10 offer - 80 litre bags.

[robinaber]

Focus did Buy 3 get one free last week but don't know if the offer still stands. I think it was £3.99 a bag (plus 10% off for the over sixties if you've got a card for this). With the 10% discount this works out at about £2.40 a bag. I think the bag size was 60 ltr.

Happy shopping!

[manicscousers]

he delivers any amount but under 50.00, I think, there is a delivery charge.
I like this compost as it can be traced back to the source so there is not supposed to be any nasties in it  :)

[saddad]

Our lottie shop stocks the one from Codnor Horticultural... but the price has gone up and the size has dropped from 80L to 60L...  :-\

[manicscousers]

just found the order, 70ltr for 2.07 +15% v.a.t, he's in Great Lever, that's the price for 20 bags but our total order is over 200.00 as we've ordered 40 hanging baskets for the plant sale , so no delivery charge on the invoice  ;D

[KLCG]

The compost centre is really good, friendly delivery drivers can deliver to your allotment and help you offload.  I bought 10 bags off them 80L for £2.50 a bag, that filled 3 beds.  The price goes down to £2.35 if you buy 50 bags +

They cover the surrey area and more so have look on their website.  And they supply RHS Wisley and you can trace their manure too



http://www.thecompostcentre.co.uk/products.html

[grannyjanny]

Thanks everyone for your help. MS I phoned Mayhers today. They are sending me a catalogue so I can take it to the lotty. The good thing is they only charge £4 delivery for smaller orders. It's £2.15 +vat for 5-39 bags so it would work out cheaper than what I am paying now.
Janet.

[manicscousers]

that's great grannyjanny..he's a nice bloke  ;D

[jimtheworzel]

i think ive mentioned this before ....Lidl compost 1.49 for 30ltrs
but dont buy it its s**t

jim

[grannyjanny]

Hi MS. The catalogue arrived today. Thanks for putting me on to them. The one you get is labled Mother Earth isn't it?
Janet.

[manicscousers]

yes, ours is coming today, we get it at trade prices because the assocition has ordered it but I don't think it's dear anyway.
his catalogue is very comprehensive, enjoy yourself  ;D

[grannyjanny]

Hi MS. Silly question really when I look through the window today, but have you used any of your Mother Earth compost yet & if so are you happy with it.
Janet.

[manicscousers]

yes, granny..
been transplanting carnations and bacopa cuttings this week, also sowed some onions and flower seeds, I'm amazed, didn't have any vermiculite and the livingstone daisies and other very small seeds have appeared already (7 days).
sweet peas just coming through so the compost seems very good  :)

[grannyjanny]

Thanks MS. As soon as the weather is fit I shall take the catalogue to the site.
Janet.