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Free 'Coir' Compost Sample

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Coir Explained Coir in General
Coir is a natural fibre derived from the husk of a coconut. Yes that’s right, this great product from a COCONUT. It is an excellent peat free, environmentally friendly growing medium which is used in gardens worldwide. It expands in no time at all, is light weight, retains and saves water. Even if your coir looks dry on top it will still be holding water below. Coir is fun to use and kind to your hands.

Compost
Made of 100% Premium Grade coir particles. Multi Purpose Compost can be used for planting your hanging baskets and for any containers. Its great fun to use, kind to your hands and the benefits your garden and plants will gain from using this compost as a growing medium are astounding.

Mulch
Made of 100% Premium Grade coir particles. This product is great for your garden and your pots. Mulch is a decorative layer that sits on top of your soil and will help suppress weeds, retain moisture and feed your plants. This Mulch product is suitable for all plant types. Mulch is fun to use and kind to your hands.

Seed Compost
Made of 100% Premium Grade coir particles. This seed compost is an ideal propagation medium and it will help your seeds stay moist in warm weather and grow into healthy plants.

http://www.thegardenerschoice.co.uk/coir.php
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Comments

  • sher60
    sher60 Posts: 2,208 Forumite
    Thanks, this will come in handy as I am planting a veg garden this year as well as making hanging baskets. I hope it is a good size sample!
    Murphy knows me too well and sticks to me like glue!
  • katec_2
    katec_2 Posts: 641 Forumite
    Nice one, cheers Lorweld. I'm loving my garden freebies s far this year! :)
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  • pammie39
    pammie39 Posts: 291 Forumite
    thank you for this one. growing area of garden very small, but LOVE veg and flowers. just need to keep the cats away!!!!!!!:mad:
    I SPOKE TO A WISE OLD MAN THE OTHER DAY.
    HE TOLD ME 3 WAYS TO HAVE GOOD LUCK!!!!!!:j

    FORGOTTEN IT ALREADY!!!!:rotfl::rotfl:
  • guineagirly
    guineagirly Posts: 8 Forumite
    If you want to keep the cats away try mothballs scattered in the flowerbeds- they work a treat and don't affect any of your plants or any other wildlife! Very cheap to buy - try Wilkos.
  • pammie39
    pammie39 Posts: 291 Forumite
    edited 4 May 2009 at 1:33PM
    hi thanks for that, will give it a try. tryed nets and sticks,ok at the mo but will try anything!:beer:
    I SPOKE TO A WISE OLD MAN THE OTHER DAY.
    HE TOLD ME 3 WAYS TO HAVE GOOD LUCK!!!!!!:j

    FORGOTTEN IT ALREADY!!!!:rotfl::rotfl:
  • aussiemummy
    aussiemummy Posts: 12 Forumite
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    Many thanks. I can't wait to start my hanging baskets-this will come in very handy.
  • dawnsong
    dawnsong Posts: 93 Forumite
    lorweld , you're a star - just what I was looking for.
  • joolsybools
    joolsybools Posts: 1,595 Forumite
    Linky not working.

    Edit: site in America, not sure they will send to UK. Thanks anyway.
  • Reverbe
    Reverbe Posts: 4,210 Forumite
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    hasnt arrived yet
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  • miss_corerupted
    miss_corerupted Posts: 3,486 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Just bought coir for my sundew and pitcher plants as it is nutrient deficent. Can't belive i didn't see this freebie!! has any one had any
    I have dyslexia, so get used to my spelling and grammar :)
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