Our Policy On Peat
We stock a wide range of composts to suit different plant varieties and the stage of the plants development. Within this range, we’ve got a growing selection of peat-free alternatives. Barton Grange Garden Centre shares the concerns of gardeners and the gardening industry about the effects of global peat extraction on wildlife habitats and the wider environment. Consequently, we fully endorse the research and work being done to find viable alternatives.
“We want to promote the use of sustainable peat alternatives by gardeners and therefore we stock a range of peat-free alternatives alongside our peat products. We actively encourage non-peat products for general soil conditioning and mulching. Although trade prices are generally more expensive, we will not charge our customers more for non-peat potting composts. We state clearly the peat content of all our products and train our staff to provide accurate advice so that our customers can make informed choices.”
Protecting the peatlands.
The effect of global peat extraction on wildlife habitats and the wider environment is a major concern. We fully support the efforts being made to find viable alternatives and are committed to selling sustainable alternatives in our store.
Our Peat-free Compost Range
We stock a range of peat-free alternatives alongside our peat products and actively encourage their use for general soil conditioning and mulching. Although trade prices are generally more expensive, we do not charge our customers more for non-peat potting composts. We state clearly the peat contents of all our products and train our staff to provide accurate advice so that our customers can make informed choices.
The UK government is aiming to put an end to the sale of peat by 2024.
