Mushroom Compost has become very popular with gardeners over the last few years, mainly due to the high concentration of organic matter it contains. However we are increasingly finding that its benefits, and the best way to use it are causing some confusion amongst people, so this post aims to help you understand exactly what mushroom compost is, and how you can use it to benefit your garden. The vast majority of mushroom compost sold in the UK is actually spent mushroom compost, which has already had mushrooms grown in it. Due to the decline of small scale mushroom farms it is harder to get hold of now than it was 40 years ago, when it was considered a waste...

As well rotted manure becomes a more popular choice for gardeners, due to the enviromental benfits and low cost, we are answering a lot of questions about the sources and useage of it. Therefore we though we would create a quick Q&A post to answer some of the more popular ones and help our customers make an informed choice. Where does your manure come from? All of our manure is supplied by our sister company, Sussex Paddock Services. They collect manure from approximately 50 stable yards across Sussex which is then placed in windrows at our yard to rot down Is it ready to use? Yes, all of our manure is stored in windrows which are turned every 3 months...