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Reading Time: 4 minutes What Is Peat-Free Compost? Peat-free compost is a plant-growing medium that excludes peat, relying instead on a blend of organic materials to support healthy growth. Traditional peat has long been valued for its water and nutrient retention, but its extraction damages vital bog ecosystems. Peat-free compost is a greener solution, mixing in coconut coir, composted…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you that cat on the wall, waiting to leap into the world of peat-free? As a leading peat-free compost brand in the UK, we want to push you in the right direction, but only by being honest with you. Firstly, why should you move away from peat-based compost?  Peat is formed over centuries in…

Reading Time: 8 minutes A Beginner’s Guide to Compost Types: Understanding Composition, Benefits, and Uses Gardening has so many nuances that it will take years to master. One of them is choosing the right compost to suit unique plant requirements. There are so many options in the market today, and it can get overwhelming to pick one, but we…

Reading Time: 6 minutes Gardening is a hobby that many of us pick up in our twenties. But don’t you think it is too late to start? Our childhood would have been way more fun and fulfilling if we had started early. With the rapid increase in environmental pollution, gardening should become second nature for the next generation. Gardening is…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Is keeping your plants healthy a monumental task? One day, they are in great condition; the next, you see random discolouration or mould. Do you google the symptoms and don’t find a definitive answer?  We’ve come up with a consolidated list of all the uncommon concerns you can see in your plants, the causes and…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Over the years, have you heard old wives’ tales in gardening that have worked wonders for your fellow gardeners? But are they scientifically backed or just myths that caught on? Find out through this fun quiz we have curated exclusively for all gardening enthusiasts!   

Reading Time: 4 minutes July can be a challenging month for home gardeners, balancing the joy of harvesting fresh vegetables and herbs with the ongoing battle against weeds and pests. To help you navigate these tasks, here’s a comprehensive checklist for your garden’s needs this month. General Garden Maintenance Watering Assess Plant Needs: Different plants have different water requirements.…

Reading Time: 3 minutes What is a Pollinator-Friendly Garden?  A pollinator-friendly garden is crafted to allure and bolster pollinating insects and animals. These gardens provide essential habitat and resources for pollinators, including food sources such as nectar and pollen, nesting sites, and water sources.  Pollinator-friendly gardens typically feature diverse flowering plants that bloom year-round, ensuring a continuous food supply…

Reading Time: 4 minutes The one gardening trend that has stood out in the last few years is native plant gardening, and it is making the right impact on the environment!  To beginners, native gardening involves cultivating plants indigenous to the local region rather than exotic species.  These non-native species can cause many long-term and short-term impacts on the…