Welcome to Acqua Garden's Compost & Nutrients collection, your ultimate destination for premium soil enhancers. We believe that healthy soil leads to thriving plants, and that's why we offer a curated selection of top-tier compost and nutrient products. Our offerings are designed to enrich the soil, improve structure, and provide essential nutrients, ensuring your garden's optimal health and productivity.
From eco-friendly coconut coir to nutrient-rich organic mulches, we've got everything you need to cultivate a lush and vibrant garden. Explore our range and discover how Acqua Garden can transform your gardening experience.
Commonly Asked Questions
Does compost add nutrients to soil?
Yes, compost enriches the soil by improving its ability to hold nutrients and delivering essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It increases the soil's cation exchange capacity (CEC), ensuring plants get the food they need for healthy growth.
Does compost lose nutrients?
Compost can lose nutrients, particularly nitrogen, if not used promptly due to leaching. Even well-decomposed compost can experience nutrient loss, making it important to incorporate it into your soil in a timely manner.
Can you put too much compost in your garden?
Yes, excessive compost can lead to high levels of soluble salts, which may cause salt toxicity. This is especially problematic in environments with minimal leaching, like high tunnels. Composted manure tends to be higher in salts compared to composted vegetative matter.
Do I need fertiliser if I use compost?
No, if you consistently use compost and maintain soil health, your plants usually won't require additional fertiliser. Compost slowly releases nutrients into the soil, providing a balanced and sustainable nutrient supply.
Which is better, compost or topsoil?
Compost is typically used as a potting soil or top-layer fertiliser to enhance existing soil, while topsoil is better suited for building up the soil level or landscape filling. Compost provides higher nutrient content and better nutrient retention than general topsoil.
Coconut Coir is an eco-friendly soil enhancer made from the fibrous husk of coconuts. It helps improve soil structure, retain moisture, and provide a sustainable alternative to peat. Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and as a seed starting mix.
Organic Garden Mulch is a natural and eco-friendly soil enhancer that helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure. Perfect for garden beds, borders, and around trees and shrubs, it provides a clean, organic finish to any landscape.
Osmocote 'Exact' is a premium controlled-release fertiliser that provides precise and consistent nutrition for all types of plants. Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it ensures healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
Peat-Free Garden Compost is an eco-friendly soil enhancer that helps improve soil structure, retain moisture, and provide essential nutrients to plants. Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers, it supports sustainable gardening practices.