Are you confused by the difference between soil and compost and which ones to use, as well as understanding how and when to add nutrients and fertiliser to your plants?
Then join David Hurrion for a one-hour session where you'll find out how to choose the most suitable growing media for your plants and how best to feed them, plus you can ask questions in a live Q&A.
Agenda
The basics of growing media - what soil and compost provide for plants
The difference between soil and compost
Plant plumbing and water movement through the soil
Components of soil
Organic matter - types and benefits
Home composting - three basic types
Ideal conditions for composting and how long it takes
Major and minor plant nutrients, and their benefits
Which soils can be deficient in nutrients?
Visible symptoms of nutrient deficiency
The various sources of nutrients - fertilisers, organic matter; organic vs synthetic fertilisers; simple (straight) fertilisers and compounds fertilisers