Introducing ICL Professional Horticulture’s Levington Advance Solutions (LAS) – Your Path to Sustainable Growth and high-quality plants throughout the growing season.

ICL is your partner in plant protection and health. Our range of products can seamlessly integrate with your growing media, ensuring your plants remain vibrant and robust throughout the entire growing season. Use straight from the bag, it's as easy as that. When filling or potting, firm lightly. Keep the compost moist and do not let it dry out. Do not leave plants standing in water. Storing Levington John Innes Seed Compost from one year to another may result in the fertiliser ratios becoming unbalanced.The bacterium responsible for the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease has been found in some composts sold in the UK. The chances of you becoming infected are very low, but it makes sense to take the following precautions when handling compost: The right balance of nutrients - a good seed or potting compost should have the right balance of nutrients to grow a range of plants during this stage of their development, whereas a multipurpose compost should be able to support plants at all growth stages. Remember that most composts only have enough fertiliser to last around four weeks, so after this you will need to add liquid feed or one of our Best controlled-release fertilisers . Acid-loving plants such as azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons need an ericaceous compost that has a lower pH, meaning it’s veering into acidic soil territory.

Seed compost is designed to provide the low levels of nutrients needed at the early stages of a plant’s life and can contain additional ingredients that aid germination. It’s fine and lightweight, and usually more expensive than multipurpose. ICL provides professional growing media to the UK and Ireland market, with the go to brand in the industry, Levington. ICL has (under various guises) supplied growing media to the UK horticulture market for over 50 years. Use compost in a well-ventilated place; keep the greenhouse or potting shed door open and avoid breathing in dust. We test compost for three different tasks; sowing seeds, raising young plants and for use in containers. Specific-use composts tend to be more expensive than multipurpose composts, but in some cases it's worth paying a little more.From compost to plant food, weed control to lawncare, take a look at our comprehensive range of products to keep your garden healthy and happy. We offer peat free compost in a variety of flavours to suit every need, balanced fertilisers for your plants and lawn, safe-to-use plant disease, pest and weed control, and a range of lawncare products that’ll have you proud to host this summer’s barbecues. The best compost you can buy in 2023 1. Westland John Innes Seed Sowing Compost: Best compost for sowing seeds Old compost is often on sale - we send secret shoppers to buy our composts, who tell us if they find old compost on sale. It's a very common problem. We also know from our testing that old compost doesn't perform as well as fresh compost. To avoid this, buy bags that look new and aren't faded or heavy, which suggests they have been sitting around in bright sunshine for too long, or have been rained on regularly. With peat-free composts becoming more popular, B&Q is on the bandwagon with a budget option for multipurpose use. B&Q states that this multipurpose compost helps to reduce moisture in soil and will continue feeding for eight weeks after planting, and it contains 100% coir, green compost and composted bark as ingredients. Gardening is great for your health – both mental and physical. Whether it’s an indoor jungle of houseplants, a windowsill herb garden, an allotment or a patio and sweeping lawn, we’ve got everything you need to have success with what you grow.

Do not cover hairy leaved plants like geraniums and saintpaulia. Keep in a warm, well-lit place, out of direct sunlight. Water again only when the compost dries out.Levington Advance Solutions stands as the quintessential custom mix program to propel your horticultural pursuits. Growing bags don't compare - these used to be filled with peat and were cheap, making them an excellent alternative. However, they are now mostly peat-reduced or peat-free and have fertilisers meant for growing veg. For hanging baskets: Line the basket if necessary and part fill it with Levington Multi Purpose Compost with added John Innes. Insert plants through sides of the basket where possible to ensure a ball of colour. Fill the basket with compost and arrange plants on the top with trailing ones around the sides. After everything is planted, firm lightly and water thoroughly. You may see composts formulated for veg growing. These are very similar to multipurpose composts, but may have a slightly different balance of nutrients. Some are excellent, some are less good. Look at our grow bags results.

For cuttings: Fill the pot with the Levington Multi Purpose Compost with added John Innes, take the cutting (according to the type of plant), water, cover and keep warm. Ideal for final potting of ericaceous or acid loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons or heathers. Specially developed, with a unique combination of 14 vital minerals for maintaining plants growth and health. With its traditional mix of loam, peat and grit, Levington Peat FreeEricaceous Compost with added John Innesprovides the perfect structure for your plants roots, feeding for 6 weeks. How to use

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Claimed to be suitable for germinating seeds, small seedlings and plants in patio containers, it's a good general compost, but our tests show that not all are great for all jobs. Look carefully at our results table to find one that is good for all your garden tasks.