Sourcing compost commercially

[Alistair]

Having attended the No Dig course in September, I want to start using No Dig but do not have enough home grown compost for the initial 6 inches.

Can anyone advise as to the best source – quality and financially – for an initial bulk load of say 3-5 tonnes?

Thanks

Alistair

[RandA]

Try your local council who may be able to deliver green compost I am not sure where you are based but hope this helps.

[plantmark]

I endorse that. Having tried 4 sources of horse manure containing Aminopyralid Herbicide, I called my local council refuse dept and they gave me the number of a private company contracted to process their green waste. I ordered a small tipper load for which I paid £100.

Its a great product but it would be a good idea to top off with garden compost, manure from a source where you can be sure no herbicides are used or pelleted chicken manure.

[Alistair]

Thank you both R&A and Plantmark – helpful tips and I shall contact the Council right away. I remembered Charles recommending this as a source but I think he was concerned that it was treated at temperatures which might kill useful microbes(?)

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