Peat-Free Compost in the UK – What It Is, Why It Matters, and What to Use Instead

Peat-free compost bags used in a UK vegetable garden, showing multi-purpose, vegetable, and seed compost options

Peat-free compost has gone from a niche option to a mainstream choice for UK gardeners, but many beginners are still unsure what it actually is, whether it works, and which alternatives are worth using. Walk into any garden centre and you’ll see bags clearly labelled “peat-free,” often sitting alongside traditional multi-purpose composts. The problem is … Read more

Best Compost for Vegetables in the UK (What Actually Works)

Different types of compost suitable for growing vegetables in the UK, including peat-free compost and multi-purpose compost

Choosing the right compost is one of the most important decisions you can make when growing vegetables, yet it’s also one of the most confusing for UK gardeners. Walk into any garden centre and you’ll be faced with rows of bags promising “excellent results”, “bumper crops”, or “professional quality” — often with very little explanation … Read more