Peat-free compost isn’t the underdog it once was. Today’s blends don’t just match traditional peat — they give it a run for its money. Cleverly mixed for structure, moisture and happy roots, they’re built to grow brilliant plants.

How do we know? Because we use the very same peat-free compost we sell, every single day, to raise our nursery plants. If it wasn’t up to scratch, we’d spot it faster than a wilting petunia.

Switching away from peat isn’t about lowering your standards. It’s about backing a better option — with absolutely no compromise on results. 

This week is the HTA's 'National Children's Gardeing Week' and we will be running a series of seed sowing activities for the nippers. You can also pickup a free National Children's...

In our last blog we considered how we can reduce water usage in our gardens given recent weather conditions and imminent hosepipe ban. These tips and tricks were small changes that could be made quickly. However, as the climate continues to change, temperatures in this country will rise and heatwaves and drought conditions may become more common in the UK[1]; how can we better adapt and re-design our gardens to cope with dry periods in the future?