They contain loam, sand, peat (or peat substitute), ground chalk and varying amounts of added fertilisers, according to their purpose.

Our smaller items are carefully packed in boxes with appropriate wrapping where necessary and clearly labelled. For more information about pruning, repotting and year round care we have a range of handy care guides for you to browse Looking to add to your citrus collection? Seed or potting composts are used for growing seedlings or plants in containers - a wide range of commercially produced peat-free composts are available, made from a mix of various ingredients, such as loam, composted bark, coir and sand, although you can mix your own. In years when repotting is not necessary, remove the top 5cm (2in) of old compost in late spring and replace with fresh compost. In the middle of winter our dark, rainy days can lead to some leaf drop even if you are doing everything right.This dual pack of Citrus Summer and Winter Soluble Feed contains everything your Citrus tree needs for healthy growth all through the year. Oranges, lemons and limes are great container specimens, making it easy to enjoy the flavour and sweet scent of citrus in any garden.

Winter should be mixed with water as instructed and applied to citrus plants when the compost has dried out. You can wrap the pot with hessian or fleece to extend the season outdoors and/or bring it close to the wall of your house to give your tree a bit of extra protection. We recommend using Winter Citrus feed during the colder months to ensure your Citrus trees grow and maintain a strong crop of fruit and protect foliage. Seed-raised plants can take many years to produce fruit and the fruit quality is usually inferior to that of the parent plant, but it can be fun to try and produce some unexpected results.In a greenhouse, humidity can be raised in hot weather by damping down (wetting) the floor, overhead watering or misting. For example, if you bought a pair of boots that came in a branded box do not tape the box and stick labels to it or this will be considered damage. Round brown circles, white sticky fluff, webbing, holes in the leaves or stickiness are all signs of pest attack and should be treated as soon as possible.