buying Compost bagged

[GRACELAND]

where can i get good compost delivered on the web cheeply and not in bulk bags ie

i want say 60/75 /100 LT bags   

[zigzig]

Finding good compost is a delight. Some of the stuff is not fit for purpose in my view and no way would I buy what I could not feel first.

I think various branches of chain stores and garden centres buy locally too, not a bad thing when it is heavy and costly to move about.  If I am right then that could mean that a recommendation from a source in one part of the country may not be good stuff at another.

You could try to locate a local grower who grows on a wholesale basis and contact them about letting you have some of theirs. Delivery may be another matter altogether though. 100 litres is a very small amount and your cheapest bet could be to hire a taxi to get the bags back to where you want it from a local retailer.

If you are thinking of ordering in bulk for an allotment site then may be you can negotiate a discount or free delivery locally.

[james1]

I think which Magazine. Voted B&Qs own compost best from a trial they did, so am led to believe. Ive bought it myself and i don't have a problem with it...

[Stevens706]

Have you thought about using home delivery from the supermarkets such as Tesco, they sell compost. I have been using Asda’s professional multipurpose and it’s great.

[Deb P]

I used B&Q's multi purpose with added John Innes last year and was very pleased with it.

[chriscross1966]

I think which Magazine. Voted B&Qs own compost best from a trial they did, so am led to believe. Ive bought it myself and i don't have a problem with it...

I'm using it this year on their recommendation and apart from a wierd fungal growth that seems to explode over som eof the modules abuot a day after sowing (and which doesn't seem to affect germination) I haven't noticed any issues with it.... I think I'm getting better germination than I did last year using Wickes own brand.... which in itself represents good value at four 75 litre bags for a 12 quid or something similar.... has the OP looked at getting Wickes to deliver or are their charges too much?
(I'd not know, I drive a minibus converted to a skinny camper and I work next door to a Wickes adn the place I'm moving to is almost next door to a Wickes.... I never have to get stuff delivered )

chrisc

[Baccy Man]

The companys that deliver bulk bags/loose loads usually offer pallet loads of sacks for about the same price too. Alternately you could get a bulk bag or loose load delivered to you at home & transfer it into rubble sacks so you can move it to wherever you need it more easily.
A couple of examples would be:
http://www.dandystopsoil.co.uk
http://www.gardentopsoildirect.co.uk
This company allows you to mix different types of compost for delivery on a single pallet.
http://www.gardenclever.com/index.asp?function=DISPLAYCAT&catid=28

[Wilder]

whatever you do don't make my newbie mistake and buy Lidl seed and potting compost! The colour alone should have alerted me, the darkest compost I have ever seen which dreies into a hard brick. live and learn!