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Brimstones, Buckthorn and Bluebells
Category: FAQs, Gardening Tips, Guides
Butterflies in February?! It was only a couple of weeks ago that the country was hunkering down beneath an onslaught…
Read MoreHouseplants in the Bedroom
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We all know that houseplants have a huge positive impact on health and wellbeing – both physically and mentally. They…
Read MoreThe Urban Gardener's Enchanted Chronicle: The Marvel of Balcony Gardening
Category: Gardening Tips, Growing Guides
Picture this: with a simple flick of your green thumb, your urban space metamorphoses into an enchanting garden. This vision…
Read MoreWhen to prepare your garden for Spring
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Gardening Tips, Guides
As winter’s chilly embrace starts to loosen and the soil beneath us begins whispering tales of spring, it’s the gardeners’…
Read MoreThe Whimsical World of Bulbs: A Gardener's Colourful Ally
Category: Garden and Home, Gardening Tips, Guides
Bulbs are the undercover agents of your garden, popping up to bring a splash of colour just when you need…
Read MoreNational Hedgehog Day!
Category: Gardening Tips
These charming mammals were once a common sight, bumbling around gardens and snuffling out slugs, snails and other garden pests.…
Read MoreBlack Magic : Green Benefits of Carbon Gold Biochar
Category: FAQs, Guides, News
Carbon Gold is setting new standards in gardening, landscaping, arboriculture as well as agriculture and forestry. The benefits of Carbon…
Read MoreSoil Health: Should be a Top Priority in 2024
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In the ever-evolving landscape of environmental awareness and sustainability, 2024 has marked a significant turning point in our understanding and…
Read MoreRevolutionising Sustainability using UK-Derived Biochar
Category: FAQs, Guides, Videos
Carbon Gold, a UK-based biochar supplier, has transcended the boundaries of horticulture, agriculture, and arboriculture, offering innovative solutions for environmental…
Read MoreTurn Over a New Leaf in 2024: Optimising Your Soil with Enriched Biochar
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
As we embark on a fresh year, the opportunity to revitalise our gardens and agricultural practices beckons. Central to this…
Read MoreUnderstanding Soil Conditioner vs Compost: The Superiority of Carbon Gold’s Soil Improver
Category: FAQs, Guides
In the world of gardening and horticulture, the terms ‘soil conditioner’ and ‘compost’ are often used interchangeably. However, these two…
Read MoreEnhancing Soil Quality: The Best Soil Improver in the UK
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Maintaining vibrant gardens or productive farmlands relies on the quality of the soil. In the UK, where sustainable practices and…
Read MoreIs Seed Compost Necessary?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Gardening is a cherished hobby that allows us to connect with nature and cultivate beautiful gardens. Whether you’re an experienced…
Read MoreIs Peat-Free Compost Better?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home
Gardening is a much loved pastime for many of us, and we often strive to make choices that not only…
Read MoreWhy enriched biochar is the best natural option for improving soil heath
Category: FAQs, Guides
When it comes to improving soil health, biochar is a well-known champion. But have you ever wondered why enriched biochar…
Read MoreWhat are the long-term effects of using enriched biochar on soil health?
Category: FAQs, Guides, News
Enriched biochar, when used as a soil amendment, can have several long-term effects on soil health. Enriched biochar is known…
Read MoreMitigating the Impact of Floods on Soil and Plants with Biochar
Category: FAQs, Guides
How can we mitigate the risk of floods caused by climate change? Floods and their devastating effects on soil and…
Read MoreBenefits of using biochar in gardening, and why you should use Carbon Gold
Category: FAQs, Guides
So what are the benefits of using biochar in gardening? Biochar Magic: Biochar doesn’t just sequester carbon from the atmosphere,…
Read MoreCan I add biochar to my existing compost bin?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Absolutely, you can add biochar to your compost bin or pile. Whether you have an existing pile or are starting…
Read MoreIs biochar just charcoal?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home
While both biochar and regular charcoal are created through the pyrolysis process, which involves heating organic materials in the…
Read MoreExploring Benefits of Plain and Enriched Variants of biochar
Category: FAQs, Guides
Biochar, a potent soil enhancer crafted through organic matter pyrolysis, has emerged as a game-changer for boosting soil health and…
Read MoreElevating Bonsai Growth with Carbon Gold Tree Soil Improver: The Ultimate Guide
Category: FAQs, Tree Care
Bonsai cultivation is a journey that demands both artistry and science. Whether you’re a bonsai novice or a seasoned practitioner,…
Read MoreThe Art of Structural Soils using the Stockholm Tree Pit Method
Category: FAQs, News, Tree Care
Picture a bustling city street, where the rhythm of life pulses through the veins of concrete and asphalt. Yet, beneath…
Read MoreUnleashing the Moisture Magic: Debunking the Drying Myth of Peat-Free Compost
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home
In the realm of gardening and horticulture, the tide is turning towards sustainability, driving a shift from traditional peat-based compost…
Read MoreWe have listened ....
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home
We’ve got fantastic news that will make your green thumbs tingle with excitement. We’ve been all ears, listening to your…
Read MoreOur top 10 reasons why you should use biochar in your garden
Category: FAQs, Guides
There are many reasons why biochar should be used in gardens, here are our top 10! 100% Natural Products: Our…
Read MoreWhat is Terra Preta?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home
Terra preta, also known as Amazonian dark earth, is a type of fertile soils first found in the Amazon Basin.…
Read MoreIs shipping coir for compost environmentally friendly?
Category: FAQs
Coconut coir is a renewable, nutrient-rich source of energy that goes far beyond the kitchen. Grown abundantly in South Asian…
Read MoreWhat is Carbon Gold Biochar Lawn Improver and what are its key benefits?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides, Turf Management
The key benefits of using the revolutionary product Carbon Gold Biochar Lawn Improver is changing the way sports turf professionals…
Read MoreUnderstanding peat-free compost
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Understanding peat free compost whether your own home made garden compost or purchasing premade compost is both an effective and…
Read MoreCarnivorous Plant Care: A Guide to Revitalising Your Garden
Category: FAQs, Guides
Many species of carnivorous plants, such as Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, the cobra lily, corkscrew plant and sundews, are not…
Read MoreSustainable biochar to mitigate climate change
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The use of biochar as a soil amendment and carbon sequestration agent has a long history, dating back to ancient…
Read MorePeat-Free Compost for sale
Category: FAQs
Carbon Gold is proud to supply a line of compost that is not only peat-free and sustainable, but also includes…
Read MoreCreating Organic Soil for a Healthy and Sustainable Garden
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Creating organic soil for a healthy and sustainable garden isn’t as hard as you think. It is simply a soil…
Read MoreIs Biochar Safe for My Pets?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home
There has been much talk about the sustainable practices around biochar to improve soil fertility, sequestering carbon, and to reduce…
Read MoreUnlock the potential of your hanging baskets
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Do you love the look of a vibrant hanging basket overflowing with fragrant blooms and lush, green foliage? If so,…
Read MoreImprove your Garden using enriched biochar
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home
Have you ever wanted to revamp your garden and make it more sustainable, while sequestering carbon at the same time?…
Read MoreThe Tiny Flies in Your Compost: what are they and how to get rid of them!
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Do you have a small stream of many flies coming out your home produced compost or houseplants? These are fruit…
Read MoreFAQs about home composting
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Composting is an effective way to recycle organic materials into a valuable soil amendment for your garden. However, this process…
Read MoreMade in Britain certification
Category: FAQs, News
Carbon Gold, known for their innovative soil improvers and gardening products, has just been awarded Made in Britain certification. Made…
Read MoreWhat is cutting compost?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Do you have a green thumb? Are you looking for ways to improve your garden? If so, then you may…
Read MoreSustainable gardening using Carbon Gold enriched biochar
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home
Have you ever thought about how you can make your garden more environmentally friendly and sustainable? If you’re looking for…
Read MoreWhat is carbon sequestration?
Category: FAQs, Guides
Carbon sequestration, is the process of naturally or artificially capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions. These emissions come primarily from…
Read MoreCarbon Gold biochar products are organically approved
Category: FAQs, Guides
The Soil Association is the UK’s leading and most widely recognised certifier of organic standards. They are a charity, working…
Read MoreLooking for Grochar?
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Back in 2007 Carbon Gold developed a range of products known as Grochar which turned any soil into rich, friable…
Read MoreWhat is coir?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Coir is an environmentally friendly alternative to peat moss that is becoming more and more popular in the gardening world.…
Read MoreLooking after a Living Christmas Tree
Category: FAQs, Guides, Tree Care
If you’re looking for a living Christmas tree instead of a cut tree, so you can plant it once you…
Read MoreUsing biochar
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No matter how it is presented, adding biochar to any existing soil introduces some level of change. The benefits of…
Read MoreCan biochar be made at home?
Category: FAQs
Producing biochar/charcoal at home is not recommended without specialist knowledge and equipment. The process is dangerous and it can be…
Read MoreIs charcoal the same as biochar?
Category: FAQs, Guides
Carbon is one of the most commonly found elements in nature. It can be found in a variety of different…
Read MoreWhat is a soil improver?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home
Our Soil Improver is a peat free formula soil amendment or soil conditioner comprising of organic matter that will improve…
Read MoreWhat is Biochar?
Category: FAQs, Guides, Videos
The definition of biochar is a type of charcoal which is produced from organic and forestry wastes. This is then…
Read MoreSeed Compost: The Ultimate Guide
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Peat Free Seed compost is one of the most underrated growing media in current use, and is also called Cutting…
Read MoreMoisture consistency is the key for effective compost
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Over-watering a plant or seedling over a prolonged period of time is a perfect way to ‘rot off ‘ roots…
Read MoreResilient over-winter growing
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Over-winter growers are gearing up plans for Winter planting. Faced with increasing yield threats, such as Pythium and radiobacter, many…
Read MoreWhy on earth is anyone still using peat?
Category: FAQs, Garden and Home, Guides
Peat moss, which is also known as sphagnum peat comes from peat bogs. A peat bog is an area of…
Read MoreTurning over a new leaf
Category: FAQs, Guides, News, Tree Care
In the UK, nearly one in three new trees planted in urban environments dies within its first year; a figure…
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