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Organic & peat-free

Why peat-free matters, and how to garden well without it. Choosing a compost that performs, cutting chemicals out, and what organic certification actually tells you.

Gardener watering vegetable plants with a green watering can in a flourishing garden bed. Organic & peat-free

Why organic fertiliser is better for your plants and vegetables

Q: Why should I use fertiliser on my fruits and vegetables? To help you get the most from your garden.…

24 May 2024 · 3 min Read
PlantGrow organic fertiliser and slug snail products arranged on soil, showcasing natural gardening solutions for sustainable plant care. Organic & peat-free

Why are gardeners switching to PlantGrow as the organic choice of 2023

PlantGrow is proudly the first in the UK to produce a range of natural, Soil Association and Vegan Society-approved gardening…

13 Dec 2022 · 4 min Read
Dense green hedging viewed through a gap, symbolising sustainable gardening practices and natural plant growth in a lush garden setting. Organic & peat-free

6 Ways to be a Sustainable Gardener

Now that COP26 has drawn to a close, it might have given you some food for thought about how you…

7 Jun 2022 · 4 min Read
Peat-free garden soil amendment creating sustainable drainage channels through moorland, supporting healthier plant growth and environmental conservation. Organic & peat-free

Moving to a Peat-Free Future: The Impact on Garden Centres

Garden centres have been reeling since the government announced that peat compost sales to gardeners will be banned from 2024. While many have…

7 Jun 2022 · 3 min Read
Close-up of rich, dark peat soil texture showing natural organic matter and decomposed plant material for gardening. Organic & peat-free

Everything you Need to Know About Peat

With the news that the government is set to ban the sale of peat products to gardeners by 2024, there has been an…

7 Jun 2022 · 5 min Read
Three PlantGrow team members display peat-free slug and snail control and natural fertiliser products against a straw backdrop. Organic & peat-free

Government Ban sets PlantGrow to Replace Peat Products by 2024

PlantGrow is set to replace peat products after the government announced that peat compost sales to gardeners will be banned…

7 Jun 2022 · 2 min Read
Woman in glasses and burgundy hoodie smiling beside thriving tomato plants in a sustainable greenhouse environment. Organic & peat-free

Why Responsible Gardeners Should Go Peat-Free

Most gardeners want to do what’s best for the environment, but there is so much information out there that it…

7 Jun 2022 · 3 min Read
Gardener holding freshly harvested radishes with vibrant leaves in a vegetable garden setting. Organic & peat-free

Why using organic gardening | top tips to have a better garden

Going au naturel – Daniel Suggitt, our general manager, explains how using organic matter in your garden can improve your…

7 Jun 2022 · 4 min Read
Vibrant magenta bougainvillea flowers flourish in a sun-dappled garden bed, demonstrating thriving plant growth supported by natural, sustainable gardening practices and organic fertilisation methods. Organic & peat-free

Everything you need to know about organic fertilisers and how they’re helping to protect the environment

If you always thought that fertilisers are bad for the environment but an essential tool to help your garden grow, discover…

6 Jun 2022 · 3 min Read