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Council green compost would it be suitable to fill a new bed. Or buy topsoil
Compost raised bed
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Welcome to the forum @Craigavonb 
I think it`s pot luck really. The last time I saw the council`s compost it seemed to be full of all sorts of rubbish - like bits of plastic and such. You can get a decent bulk bag of loam from TP - add some slow release fertiliser (osmocote is best) and you have a pretty good start for growing anything.
I think it`s pot luck really. The last time I saw the council`s compost it seemed to be full of all sorts of rubbish - like bits of plastic and such. You can get a decent bulk bag of loam from TP - add some slow release fertiliser (osmocote is best) and you have a pretty good start for growing anything.- Joined
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I'm also a big fan of building my own soil, but yes bringing in soil is the fastest way.
I just covered my raised beds with a good 300 mm of fall leafs and chopped up jack-o-lantern pumpkins which will break down over the winter.
I just covered my raised beds with a good 300 mm of fall leafs and chopped up jack-o-lantern pumpkins which will break down over the winter.