SF60 Super Compost / Soil Improver Detailed Product Q&A

28.03.20 0 Comments Tony Callaghan

This article looks in detail at the SoilFixer SF60 Super Compost - what it is, how it is made, how it works and the benefits of using it. How did we develop SF60 - A brief history Tony Callaghan has a long track record in composting – he invented the award-winning, patented hot ...

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Compost Humification Agent (Compost Activator) - Product Support Q&A

23.03.20 0 Comments Tony Callaghan

This blog provides detailed information on SoilFixer's Compost Humification Agent. The first page covers the highlights per the website product specification page. If you have already read the website product page, please jump down to start at the question 'what is the story around the product devel...

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How to make a great seed and potting compost container growing media

23.03.20 0 Comments Tony Callaghan

This blog looks at how to make a growing media (sometimes called seed compost, compost potting mix and even soilless growing media) for germinating seeds and potting on into containers and hanging baskets. We then look in more detail at what ingredients (components) are used in the mix and why. Fina...

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Guide to Compost grades - not all composts are equal!

23.03.20 Tony Callaghan

Compost and composting is an extremely wide subject and can prove a little bit confusing at times. Below you will find all the information you need to make the right decision when it comes to selecting the right compost for your garden, whether it’s buying ready-made bags, selecting an additive or m...

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How does your garden grow?

23.03.20 0 Comments Tony Callaghan

SoilFixer sunflowers shine a light on the best soil additives mixes. We planted our sunflowers (Russian Giant) into the test beds very late this year, in early August, after the Charlotte potatoes came out. The thinking was simple; sunflowers need lots of water and nutrients and they will really ...

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Spring Lawn Care

23.03.20 Tony Callaghan

You may have already made the first lawn cut of the year, if you haven't, start with a high blade and gradually reduce over the weeks to your preferred height. If your lawn is prone to moss and weeds, here we will explain how our biochar granules and SF60 super compost can help. Ta...

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Biochar – sustainable soil for 2020

23.03.20 Tony Callaghan

It is clearer than ever the effect our actions have on the environment, from plastic use to car emissions and everything in between. As gardeners there are many ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and there is also a simple way that it can be offset.   Adding biochar to garden soil wi...

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What Makes Super Compost "Super"

23.03.20 Tony Callaghan

We talk a lot about Super Compost, SF60. What really makes it "Super" compared to everyday compost? It all about what's in the compost and the impact each part of the mix has on soil microbes, roots and soil fertility. We talk about each component and what it does in our earlier blog. Tod...

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Presents for keen gardeners - what do you get them? 

23.03.20 Tony Callaghan

Presents for keen gardeners - what do you get them?  You could buy any number of tools, plants or ornaments. But deep down, you know they probably have enough of all these or will want to choose their own based on very detailed requirements. Trying to find the detail loses the surprise ...

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Super Composter Tester Update – October

23.03.20 Tony Callaghan

Our tester Paul has been busy filling his Super Composter with a mixture of materials from general garden waste from his smallholding, to household scraps, coffee grounds and sourdough starters from the kitchen.   After just a couple of weeks of filling his bin with this wide variety of w...

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