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Why use organic compost?

Interested in organic compost? UK gardeners are increasingly making the move to organic compost and soil improvers - here are some of the reasons why.

  1. It’s cost effective

Unlike synthesised fertilisers, natural organic compost provides comprehensive nutrition for your plants- eliminating the need for additional feeds and saving you money. By going fully organic, you can save even more money by eliminating the need for pesticides and other synthetic compounds- and enjoy the benefits.

  1. It’s safe for pets

One big advantage of making the change to organic compost is the pet-friendly composition. Dogs and other pets can be made sick by chemical fertilisers, and shouldn’t be allowed outside for up to 48 hours after fertilising plants. In addition, neighbours’ pets who might come through your garden should be kept out. By using organic compost, your pet will be able to safely play outside all the time.  

  1. Organic compost is best for the long term fertility of your soil

Overusing synthetic fertilisers saturates the soil with chemicals that harm the long term fertility of the soil and prevent the natural breakdown of nutrients. By switching to organic fertiliser you can encourage the build-up of a wide range of microorganisms which can break down nutrients and promote long term soil fertility.

  1. It’s easier on your plants

Harsh chemicals in strong concentrations can cause leaf burn and harm plants. Plants need to absorb a range of nutrients, and dousing tender new plants in one particular nutrient can obstruct this process. By using organic compost you can be confident your plants are getting balanced nutrition. In addition, as mentioned above, organic compost is the perfect long-term soil improver, and is almost impossible to over-saturate your plants with. With synthetics, a very precise amount must be used to avoid killing your plants with a nutrient overdose.

  1. It’s best for the environment

We all know the advantages of avoiding harmful pesticides and chemicals that can harm the ecosystem. Made from non-renewable sources like oil, and requiring a huge processing effort to manufacture, synthetic fertilisers have a bad environmental profile before they even touch your garden. Once they do, they harm your soil fertility and the wider ecosystem.

If you’d like to discover for yourself why so many gardeners are switching to organic compost, UK-based supplier The Compost Shop offer great prices on a range of composts and soil improvers, including bulk orders and home delivery to make your gardening project even simpler! With top quality organic compost for sale at very competitive prices they’re the UK’s leading supplier of bulk soil improvers, and also have a range of turf, sands and topsoils available.