Compost being sold on garden centre shelves are more often labelled as 'peat-free'. Peat has been used in the horticulture industry since the 1960s, but there have been calls for it to be banned. This ban is finally coming, with peat-containing products aiming to be banned from shelves in 2027. And other remaining peat [...]

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World Wetlands Day takes place on Tuesday 2nd February, with the purpose to raise awareness of wetlands. This year, the spotlight is being shone on these environments as a source of freshwater over the world. What are wetlands? Wetlands are either saltwater or freshwater and are essential globally for water storage, [...]

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With the nation turning ever carbon-conscious, you may have wondered if there's anything you can do at home to make a real difference to your carbon footprint. Making changes to your gardening gambit may reduce your environmental impact to make a difference, and you [...]

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