Why switch to peat-free gardening?
Peat-free gardening can help you reduce your garden’s carbon cost while protecting rare plants and wildlife. You’ll add your buying power to the pressure on manufacturers to stop using peat, as well as sending a clear message to politicians that this is what voters want, too.
How to go peat-free at home
Going peat-free at home has never been easier. Look out for clear labelling to ensure your products are peat-free. Switch your retailer if possible to get the best products. Try making your own compost or leaf mould at home.
The Peat-free Guide
The Peat-free Partnership contributed in the development of this initiative, backed by over 20 organisations including the Peat-free Partnership and Defra, which provides practical advice to help gardeners succeed with peat-free compost while tackling common challenges like overwatering and underfeeding.
How you can support the campaign to end peat sales
Join us in making a difference for nature by campaigning to end peat sales in horticulture. Write to your local politician using our template to show them you care about this legislation. Speak out – talk to your fellow gardeners and encourage them to go peat-free.
