Edibles that require consistent moisture such as celery, arugula and cabbage will do well in coir-based peat-free potting soil. Wool compost is rich in nitrogen, making it good for growing brassicas.

The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) said on Saturday the sale of peat-based compost would be banned in garden centres and supermarkets within 18 months. In 2011 ...

Try compost instead. Jared Rosenbaum ... Plants you buy from a nursery will likely have been grown in a peat-based mix. Though largely unavoidable, asking the staff if they offer plants grown ...

To consider two of my nearest garden centre stores, the chain Squires says it stopped selling peat-based compost last year, while Blue Diamond says its goal is to go completely peat-free this year.

What is peat-free compost? Peat was once seen as a cheap and plentiful material ... Our trials show that many peat-free composts are now as good, or better, than peat-based products. You may find it ...

The general public doesn't realise the effect peat free compost will have on commercial horticulture. It's all very well for one man growing in his own garden. But growing on a large scale is a ...

The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) said on Saturday the sale of peat-based compost would be banned in garden centres and supermarkets within 18 months. In 2011, the ...

Gardening helps you choose a good peat-free compost Peat-free composts will replace peat by 2024. We tell you everything you need to know and how to use them successfully Skip to main content ...

The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) said on Saturday the sale of peat-based compost would be banned in garden centres and supermarkets within 18 months. In 2011 ...

The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) said on Saturday the sale of peat-based compost would be banned in garden centres and supermarkets within 18 months. In 2011 ...