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Peat-Free Compost: What to Buy and How to Use It
Peat-free made easy: what to look for in UK compost bags, how to get great results, and the latest on the peat ban.
Soil pH Testing: Kits, Labs and Fixes
A quick UK guide to soil pH: take smart samples, read results, and pick safe amendments for veg beds and borders.
Improve Clay Soil with No‑Dig Composting
Tame heavy clay the sustainable way. UK-proven no-dig mulches, when gypsum helps, and plants that thrive while your soil improves.
Winter Composting: Keep Your Heap Active
Cold weather doesn’t have to stop composting. UK-specific tips to insulate heaps, balance materials and choose indoor options like bokashi or wormeries.
Compost Accelerators: Do They Really Work?
Do you need a compost accelerator? Realistic UK advice on when they help, when they don’t, and free ways to speed up your heap.
What Not to Compost: Safe Alternatives
The UK list of what not to compost—and what to do instead. Avoid pests, smells and diseases with safer alternatives like bokashi or food caddies.
Bokashi Composting: Simple Indoor Guide
Short on space? Learn bokashi composting in the UK—setup, layering, timings and how to use the pre-compost outdoors.
Leaf Mould in the UK: Collect, Bag & Use
Make free, peat-free leaf mould in the UK. What to collect, bag vs cages, how long it takes and smart ways to use it in beds and borders.
Wormery for Beginners: Setup, Feeding and Harvesting
Beginner-friendly UK guide to setting up a wormery, managing worms, and harvesting nutrient-rich vermicompost.
Hot Composting in the UK: 14-Day Step-by-Step Guide
A practical UK guide to hot composting that shows how to build, balance and manage a fast 14‑day compost heap.