Composting at Mottisfont. At Mottisfont compost-making is integral to keeping the gardens in top condition, especially the famous walled rose garden. During the winter we spread over 60 tonnes of our homemade compost throughout the rose garden and Kitchen Garden.

A Mottisfont collection of 30 plants with compost and delivery £784 . Includes: 30 plants for planting area 18-24 m2; 9 bags of compost; delivery by pallet drop (conditions apply).

Learn about the benefits of homemade compost and how to make your own nutrient-packed soil improver at home. Senior National Consultant and gardening author Rebecca Bevan shares some valuable tips and tricks, from building your compost heap to …

Discover a garden of ancient trees, babbling brooks and rolling lawns. Carpets of spring bulbs, walled gardens, a world-famous collection of once-flowering roses, rich autumn foliage and a colourful, scented winter garden create a feast for the senses all year round.

As part of the Withstanding Change project, National Trust teams at Hinton Ampner and Mottisfont in Hampshire have been working closely with Heritage Watch Ethiopia to learn about adapting their gardens to climate change.

May 12, 2024 · To prepare for the summer show, more than 40 tonnes of Mottisfont’s homemade compost is spread throughout the walled garden, feeding the soil below.

Sep 13, 2018 · Making and using our own compost is integral to maintaining healthy soil, which helps keep our gardens in top condition. Find out more about how we make this vital ingredient, and why - we've even...

Aug 5, 2024 · Compost will help all your plants grow better, whether your garden is indoors or out. You can purchase compost at any garden supply center, but it is easy (and less expensive) to make your own. Below, we've detailed a step-by-step guide to …

Mottisfont is a historical house, garden and country estate in Hampshire, managed by the National Trust.

Easy to compost: Challenging to compost: Kitchen peelings – Include fruit scraps, vegetable skins, and cores. Straw – Ideal for adding carbon to the mix; it also helps aerate the pile. Grass cuttings – Add in thin layers to avoid compacting; mix with “browns” to prevent a …