Choosing to use peat-free compost is now widely regarded as the way forward for gardening. Generations of gardeners have used peat to raise seeds and grow plants because of the reliable way it holds ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In case you hadn't heard, gardeners around the world are being urged to stop using peat moss in their gardens. You may rely on ...

It's clear that we won't reach net zero while peatland is still drained and the peat extracted. A ban on the sale of peat has been suggested, but there are no plans to introduce one at the moment.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If we want to protect the world's peatlands and do something for the climate, then we need to stop using peaty soil when gardening ...

Peat has been a staple ingredient of composts sold in British garden centres since the 1960s, even though it’s not actually that nutritious for plants. The reason why this spongy turf is coveted by ...

Containers, pots and planters are an excellent way to brighten up compact corners. These hardy plants and vegetables will ...

B&Q is urging the UK government to ban sales of bagged peat-based compost by 2024 to enable peatlands to optimise carbon sequestering. The home improvement and garden living retailer set a goal last ...

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