One way around this is to use a compost described as ‘peat free with added John Innes’. This has the advantage of loam and sand giving the compost more weight for stability and enhancing the nutrient- ...

"Take your fingers and go, boom boom boom boom," he says, demonstrating how to pack a mixture of peat moss, dirt, lime, perlite and other components into galvanized metal boxes equipped with a lever.

DIY peat-free potting mix works for all kinds ... peat alternative to retain water as well as sand to improve drainage. Use just one part compost.

The most efficient way to sow wildflowers is in a seed tray or plug modules to plant out later as it results in a greater ...

There is some prep you should do before planting. First, loosen up the peat-free compost like you would fluff up a pillow. This will break up any clumps of compost. Then, make sure the bag has ...

well, simply knowing your soil type and how to improve it. 'Tomatoes need a well ... have drainage holes and plant into a good quality peat free compost which will be enough for the entire season ...

Peat-free composts are heavier ... Make your own compost and use it to improve soil, or use well-rotted animal manures. For mulch, use your own compost or other renewable materials such as ...

Trewin Restorick lifts the lid on his latest green social enterprise focused on supplying high quality, peat-free horticultural compost made from waste materials Treasure Gardening is a new social ...

Peat-covered areas like the Peak District and Pennines are vital in locking in tonnes of carbon, improving water quality ... companies that made the change to peat-free in anticipation of the ban ...