danthecpman Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Hi guys Just a quick thing to say if any of you come across humax scottish moss peat do NOT buy it because nearly all of the plants i potted up in it have turned black =( so i had to buy an emergency bag of westland, which will do for the meantime. In my opinion i would say this is the worst brand of peat i have ever used! Also could anyone suggest some form of scarer that will keep blackbirds away from my plants? because theyve trashed every minibog i own =( Cheers guys Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Also could anyone suggest some form of scarer that will keep blackbirds away from my plants? because theyve trashed every minibog i own =(Cheers guys Dan you will have to net them, they get used to every scarer I have tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan P Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Unfortunatly at this time of year it's bird nesting season, so for me they used to go for the sphagnum I had around the plants.. Obviously it's annoying.. I created a small cage for my plants outside (I don't have many outside, mostly in terrariums) and this seems to have done the job.. It cost me the price of a few staples and screws and it ain't pretty but it will do the job. Sorry to hear about your plants, I hope they recover... I shall avoid it if I come across it but the only stuff I can seem to find is Westland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecpman Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Sorry to hear about your plants, I hope they recover... I shall avoid it if I come across it but the only stuff I can seem to find is Westland Hi Ye its not terrible and does the job =) will probably be moorland gold after this bag =) Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefy Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 On the subject of peat, can someone tell me who sells the stuff, most garden centres don't seem to stock it round here, same goes for say B&Q, they haven't sold it for over two years, but if i wanted a bag of compost, take your pick! the area i am asking about is the Wirral area, of Merseyside, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan P Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 I think you are more likely to get it from independent stockists, ie, not garden centres with branches. as for specific places, I don't know honestly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmi Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Im all out of peat at the moment and im about to order some moorland gold from this website: http://www.organiccatalogue.com/catalog/pr...e8da979f521b5e1 45 Litres for £11.45 but not sure on delivery costs!!! was wondering if anyone knows if this is the cheapest online price?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James O'Neill Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 I get my peat from a bog near me that has unfortunately (because it used to have some Drosera) been cut for peat. The fresher stuff that they can't use, they give it to me, and it makes a perfect medium for all my plants. It has the properties of live sphagnum, only it is dead, and firmer. Brilliant. I suppose I am lucky that I don't have to buy any peat, good or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Im all out of peat at the moment and im about to order some moorland gold from this website: http://www.organiccatalogue.com/catalog/pr...e8da979f521b5e1 45 Litres for £11.45 but not sure on delivery costs!!! was wondering if anyone knows if this is the cheapest online price?? I bought it from these guys a while back and, from what I remember, they were really good I think that the delivery costs were only a few quid and it was with me in a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Im all out of peat at the moment and im about to order some moorland gold from this website: http://www.organiccatalogue.com/catalog/pr...e8da979f521b5e1 45 Litres for £11.45 but not sure on delivery costs!!! was wondering if anyone knows if this is the cheapest online price?? Post and PackingAll orders are sent post free in the UK but if your order is under £28.00 please add £1.80 to help us cover our handling costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie.. Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 i bought a bag of moorland gold.. It doesn't state that it's sphagnum peat. And on the back it says "components rich in minerals and trace elements" Err, you guys use this and it works fine? Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Stephen swears by it! It's actually sphagnum peat which has been washed down and collected, rather than excavated from the ground as I understand. The minerals seem to be in a form and concentration that carnivorous plants can gain a slight benefit from (in theory). Perfectly safe though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie.. Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hope so, i'be just potted up quite alot of plants with it.. So, it'll have to do! Ron. Stephen swears by it!It's actually sphagnum peat which has been washed down and collected, rather than excavated from the ground as I understand. The minerals seem to be in a form and concentration that carnivorous plants can gain a slight benefit from (in theory). Perfectly safe though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispy Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I have used 'Moorland Gold' for about a year but am continually weeding the pots of grasses & sedges - so it is by no means perfect. It is fairly silty & therfore I add less coarse grain sand or perlite. Delivery charges are minimal & delivery very fast. Cheers, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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