Peat

9th April 2023 Peat usage in gardening is “problematic” for the environment, according to environmental scientists. When used in pot-based gardening, peat can improve the soil’s water retention while also increasing the drainage capacity, creating an ideal condition for plants to thrive. Peat is also lightweight and does not lose much volume inside the pots. …

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24th March 2023 The UK government has faced criticism for its “bitterly disappointing” decision to delay a ban on peat-based compost for the professional horticulture market until 2030. While the ban on peat-based compost for private gardeners is set to go ahead in 2024, environmental campaigners have slammed the delay in the professional sector ban, …

Peatlands Destruction Continues As UK Government Bows to Professional Growers Read More »

29 Jan 2023 Irish manufacturing company Klassmann-Deilmann has started looking into willow as a substitute for peat in compost materials. Due to a High Court ruling in 2019, large-scale peat extraction has become illegal in Ireland, making it difficult for manufacturers to find a suitable alternative. Klassmann-Deilmann, a major manufacturer of substrate and compost for …

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