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Our Horticultural Heritage
Our origins can be traced back to G H Richards Ltd, in 1880 and based in London. Mr Richards was a pioneer of insecticides and supplier of horticultural sundries.
What makes our products unique?
As a business closely involved with the UK garden and horticultural markets for over 100 years, we place a high priority on developing products which will protect, nurture and respect our environment.
Generations of gardeners trust Vitax products
Vitax aims to produce the highest quality products, this is shown in achieving production standards BSI ISO14001 and ISO9001.
Shop Our Range
Eric Hutchinson, the first Managing Director of Vitax Limited, wrote the eponymous Vitax Gardening Book in the 1950s. Full of information, tips and ideas, the book proved to be a popular and invaluable guide to traditional gardening.
That love for gardening still goes into all of our products today
Based in Coalville, Leicestershire, we are a truly British brand. The majority of our products are produced in the UK, something we are proud of.
Vitax has held the quality production standard BS5750/ISO9002 since 1993, testament to the quality of the products we produce.
Our wide range of over 140 garden and plant-related products include well-known brands such as: Slug Gone, 6X, Vitax Q4, Stay Off, Nippon and SBK Weedkiller.
We have a wide range of fertilisers, soil conditioners and plant specific nutrients designed to enhance the quality of your plants, trees and shrubs.
KILLS THE ROOTS TO PREVENT REGROWTH: Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer targets and destroys weeds at the root level, ensuring they do not re-emerge.
NO GLYPHOSATE: Ready to use, no mixing required, simply apply to chosen plants
CAN BE APPLIED TO TOUGH WEEDS AND HARDWOOD SAPLINGS FROM MAY TO OCTOBER: Effective on resilient weeds and saplings throughout the growing season.
CONTAINS TRICLOPYR: A potent herbicide that provides effective control of woody weeds like nettles, docks, thistles, and brambles.
APPLY WHEN SOIL IS MOIST AND WEEDS ARE ACTIVELY GROWING: Ensures optimal absorption and effectiveness of the herbicide.
Customers say
Customers find the weed killer effective, particularly on brambles and woody plants, and appreciate its strength and ease of use, with one noting it’s ready to use whenever new growth appears. The product receives positive feedback for its quality, with one customer mentioning it’s recommended by garden specialists for stubborn weeds. The spray quality and value for money receive mixed reviews, with some finding it a great value while others consider it not worth the price. Customers report issues with the spray gun being useless and leaking everywhere.
