The benefits of peat-free compost
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The UK currently uses three million cubic metres of peat per annum for horticulture. 69% of this is used by amateur gardeners and 30% by professional growers. As peat is effectively a non-renewable resource, the extraction of peat for horticulture is unsustainable, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and damage to rare habitats and archaeology. (DEFRA source)
So, what to do? For a start, you can choose peat-free for your own garden. Read on to see how – and why.
