Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on what you're growing. If you want a single recommendation, start with the which fertiliser selector. All Purpose 4-4-4 is a balanced feed and a good starting point for most gardens. For one crop, the blends in Organic Fertilisers follow that plant's feeding pattern: higher potassium for tomatoes, repeat flowering for roses.

It depends on the size of your growing area and the product. The living soil feeding calculator takes your soil volume in litres and how many weeks you grow for. It returns grams of charge, Veg 4-4-4 and Bloom 2-8-4. Rates for beds and other products are on each product page.

Dry fertilisers are slow-release granules, the usual way of feeding in organic gardening. Scatter them around the base of your plants or mix them into the top layer of soil, then water in well. They release nutrients gradually over several weeks. Full application rates are on every product page. For plants in pots of living soil, the feeding schedule sets out Veg 4-4-4 and Bloom 2-8-4 week by week. The watering guide shows how to tell when the compost needs water.

Dilute with water at the ratio on the product label, then apply to the soil around your plants or as a foliar spray. The liquid fertiliser calculator turns that ratio into a bottle size for the season. The watering guide covers when to water.

UK mainland delivery is priced by order value. Orders under £22 are £2.25 by Royal Mail Tracked 48. Orders from £22 to £39.99 are £3.00 by Royal Mail Tracked 48 or FedEx. Orders of £40 or more qualify for free UK delivery by FedEx. Royal Mail Tracked 24 is £6.00 on any order. Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey are £5.00. The full table is on the shipping policy.

Orders are usually dispatched within one to two working days. Delivery then typically takes one to three working days depending on the carrier and your location. You'll receive tracking by email once your order ships.

We ship via FedEx and Royal Mail, depending on the size and weight of your order. If you have a preference, let us know and we'll try to accommodate it.

We deliver across the UK, plus Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. We don't ship further afield yet.

First, check the tracking link emailed to you when your order was dispatched. If there's a problem or your parcel seems lost, email joe@drforest.co.uk and we'll sort it out.

We offer a 30-day returns policy. You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return. Items must be unused and in their original packaging, and you'll need your receipt or proof of purchase. Return postage is paid by the customer unless the product is defective. The full wording is on the refund policy.

Email joe@drforest.co.uk to start a return and we'll guide you through it and provide the return address. Return postage is paid by the customer unless the product is defective. See the refund policy.

Once we've received and inspected your return, we'll refund your original payment method within 72 hours. The refund policy has the full wording.

Yes. Use the Lawn Fertiliser 10-3-3.5, which is built for grass. All Purpose 4-4-4 will feed a lawn, but its own listing points lawns to the lawn feed.

Our fertilisers are made from natural inputs and suit family gardens. As with any garden product, store them out of reach of children and pets and avoid direct ingestion. Some blends contain bonemeal, which dogs can find attractive. Keep pets off freshly treated soil until it is watered in.

They're made with organic ingredients, chosen to feed soil biology rather than force quick growth. Our products are certified organic where a certification is shown. Nitrogen Extract is one of them. The inputs are natural: plant matter, naturally occurring minerals, and, in some blends, bonemeal. Where a blend contains bonemeal, it's noted on that product's page.

Biostimulants such as Brix+ liquid seaweed work alongside a fertiliser. They support soil biology, root development and plant resilience. They are optional. The Brix+ page sets out how the seaweed extract is used.

Store dry fertilisers sealed, in a cool, dry place. The product page notes anything specific about storage.

Dr Forest blends release nutrients over several weeks. Every blend carries calcium, seaweed and humic acid. Most crop blends add Yorkshire polyhalite and rock dust. The full ingredient list is on each product page. Calcium strengthens cell walls and supports disease resistance. The aim is flavour and nutrient density, by feeding the soil biology that drives both. Every blend is formulated and blended in small batches in Stockport.

Browse the shop, add items to your basket and proceed to checkout. We accept all major credit and debit cards, plus other secure payment methods through Shopify's checkout.

We process orders quickly, usually within one to two working days. If you need to make a change, email joe@drforest.co.uk as soon as you can and we'll do our best to help before it's dispatched.

Get in touch at joe@drforest.co.uk if you'd like to gift Dr Forest products and we'll arrange something for you.

Dr Forest was founded by Joe in 2020, with his wife Keleigh joining the business in 2023. The name is a tribute to Joe's grandfather, Dr Forrest, spelled with two Rs. He was a GP who kept a vegetable plot all his life and made piccalilli from his home-grown runner beans for family and friends.

The blends we formulate ourselves are blended in small batches in Stockport, England, using UK-sourced ingredients wherever possible, including Yorkshire polyhalite and Scottish seaweed. Where something sits beyond our own expertise, we source the highest-quality products we can from respected specialists in the organic and regenerative agriculture sector, often making professional-grade materials available in the retail market for the first time. The quality bar is the same either way.

Email Joe at joe@drforest.co.uk. He answers every enquiry personally. You can also use the contact page, or follow us on Instagram at @drforest_uk for growing tips and updates.