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Good value compost for containers?

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VelociraptorsVelociRapping · 02/05/2024 10:13

My bank holiday job is to put together my container display. I have my pots and my plants (hostas, hydrangeas, lily of the valley, and astrantia if that makes a difference) and now need to buy some compost. I know about the tricks of using broken crocks and cardboard in the bottom of the pots but I will need some growing medium!

Please can anyone advise the best value place to buy compost? I looked in Aldi this morning and they had bags of standard compost at £3.49 for 40 litres, or seaweed enriched 'premium' for £4.49. B&Q Verve compost is £6 for 50l, three bags for £15. Are there any hidden gems that I am missing, or is the cheaper stuff a false economy?

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Ifailed · 02/05/2024 10:23

Check how long the feed will last, it might be best to buy the cheapest and buy your own food to add to it.

NannyGythaOgg · 02/05/2024 10:30

I've bought from Aldi before but last year's seemed to be about 50% sand. I've bought more expensive stuff this year but haven't used it yet, so I can't comment on the quality

DrJonesIpresume · 02/05/2024 10:44

I've used the tomato grow bags for compost before now, and added some granular feed after about 6 weeks. They are usually relatively cheap.

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