Topic · 4 questions · 18 marks

Sustainability & Peat-Free

Peat-free media, water conservation, green manures, environmental impact.

Describe the characteristics of a loam-based seed compost (e.g. John Innes Seed).

Explain the benefits of mulching the surface of an ornamental border.

Compare loam-based and peat-free multipurpose composts for container growing.

Describe two efficient methods of irrigating a garden border in summer.