Our support towards Chestnut Tree House
Do you know that when you purchase one of our products, you also contribute towards the children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House? Chestnut Tree House provides a variety of specialist care for around 300 children and young adults with life-shortening conditions. Their goal, as they describe on their website, “is to provide the best quality of life for […]
World Food Day 2020 and the importance of individual action
October 16 is World Food Day, and this year’s theme is, ‘Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together’. In marking the event, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reminds us of the importance of “preserving access to safe and nutritious food particularly for poor and vulnerable communities”. While countries, the private sector as well as civil society all […]
There is nothing better than stepping out of your kitchen and picking your lunch fresh from the garden
We’re happy to announce the CoirProducts.co.uk Grower of the Month for October 2020, @strainskitchengarden. In this blog post, Shawna tells us how she started gardening, what she loves to grow, what it is like growing with her family, and much more. How and when did you start gardening/growing? I definitely have my dad to thank […]
Grower of the month
Would you like to share your journey as a gardener or grower with others? Every month, we will be featuring a grower or gardener on our website and social media channels, highlighting their work and experiences. It’s also your chance to win coir products worth upto £150. Read on to find out how you can […]
Growing plants with coco peat: dos and don’ts
Coco peat bricks are great to work with. Not only is coco peat a sustainable resource and an ideal medium for growing and cultivating your crops, it is also easy to use. Here’s our list of helpful ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ when it comes to using coco peat. Do: Don’t: There are many benefits to using […]
Five benefits of using coir for growing in your urban garden
The growing popularity of using coir products in urban gardening comes down to the multitude of benefits they offer. From their natural and biodegradable properties to helping to minimise waste and harmful impacts on the environment, coir products the ideal choice if you are looking for a sustainable growing medium.Here’s our list of the top […]
How to grow plants with stronger stems, roots and blooms using coir as a soil conditioner
For any gardener, growing plants with strong stems, roots, and blooms, involves taking care of the plants, ensuring they get the proper nourishment to grow. Did you know that using a sustainable soil conditioner, such as a rich potting mix, helps you do just that? We’ve got it all covered in this blog, from the […]
Coconut Coir: What it is and How to Use It in Your Urban Garden
Are you looking for a biodegradable growing medium for use in your urban garden? Why not give coconut coir a go? Read on to find out all about coconut coir and how you can use it in your urban garden. Coconut coir is medium that is being increasingly used in urban gardening, especially when it […]
How to control weeds in your urban garden without using pesticide
If your urban garden is designed to provide you with a haven of peace and tranquility, a space full of healthy plants that you can relax and enjoy with your friends and family but you’re spending most of your free time in a constant battle with invasive or parasitic weeds which seem to be determined […]
Mandatory ban of plastic use in the UK
The United Kingdom is well on its way to ban the sale of single-use plastics in the country including plastic straws and cotton swabs. This ban is a step towards the country’s goal of eliminating avoidable plastic waste, as part of the 25 Year Environmental Plan, published on January 11, 2018. The hope is that this […]