07 October 2024

Plantscape: Leading the Way to a Peat-Free Future

In recent years, there has been increasing pressure for businesses and the public to transition from peat-based composts to peat-free alternatives. As demand has grown, specialist manufacturers and suppliers have developed improved peat-free growing mediums that now rival traditional peat-based composts.

Recognising our collective responsibility to protect the environment, Plantscape has decided to adopt more sustainable peat-free composts while continuing to deliver our signature stunning floral displays.

Why We Should Avoid Peat-Based Planting Mediums

  • Non-Renewable Resource: Peat is a finite resource.
  • Carbon Sink: Peatlands absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
  • Environmental Impact: Damaging peat bogs releases an estimated 23 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually from UK peatlands alone.
  • Ecological Importance: Peat bogs store carbon, control flooding, and provide habitats for wildlife.
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Why Plantscape Chooses Peat-Free Compost

  • Demand: Increasing calls from government institutions, horticultural organisations, councils, and the public to go peat-free.
  • Pioneering Move: The UK’s first major supplier of public floral displays to adopt a 100% peat-free planting medium.
  • Proven Success: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has been peat-free since the 1980s.
  • Environmental Benefits: Made from sustainable organic matter.
  • Enhanced Properties: Improved water retention using a biodegradable resin foam.
  • Local Production: Lower carbon footprint as it is produced locally in Leicestershire, unlike peat which is often sourced from Ireland.

Choosing a Peat-Free Compost Supplier

  • Thorough Evaluation: Comprehensive appraisal of six peat-free composts based on various organic bases.
  • Comparable Growth: Identified a peat-free compost that matches the growth rate and flower density of peat-based composts.
  • Experienced Supplier: Partnering with a supplier who has been mixing peat-free composts for the Royal Botanic Gardens since 1993.
  • Established Product: Peat-Free Supreme has been on the market since 1994.
  • Local and Sustainable: Sterilised soil is processed internally from locally sourced soils and recycled from building plots.
  • Quality Assurance: Routine testing of ingredients and final compost.
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Contact us now for more information or to inquire about transitioning to a more sustainable sowing medium.

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