Sustainability

What Is Peat and Why is Peat Compost Being Banned?

In this Q&A style blog, Gaby delves into the reasoning behind the imminent large-scale removal of peat use for gardeners across the UK and Europe, exploring the official bans coming into effect and the benefits of switching to peat-free compost for a more sustainable future.

Sustainability
Compost
Sustainable Gardening

Written by Gaby Hall.
Published on Thursday, 24th of August, 2023.
Updated on Thursday, 12th of September, 2024.

5 Reasons Why We Love Sunbrella Fabric

In this informative Q&A discussion sheet, Gaby talks about the benefits of investing in Sunbrella fabric when purchasing a new garden furniture set.

Outdoor Furniture
Garden Furniture
Barlow Tyrie

Written by Gaby Hall.
Published on Thursday, 10th of August, 2023.
Updated on Wednesday, 6th of November, 2024.

The Benefits Of Growing Your Own Veg

Robert Hartill explores the many benefits of growing your own vegetables when compared to buying them from a supermarket or grocery store.

Vegetables
Sustainability
Sustainable Gardening

Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 27th of February, 2023.
Updated on Thursday, 7th of March, 2024.

VegTrug - The Easy Way To Grow Your Own Vegetables

At GLEE this year David Coton visited the VegTrug stand to find out how their specially designed space saving planters can encourage us to grow more of our own food without the use of pesticides.

Vegetables
Organic Gardening
Planters

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 14th of September, 2017.

What Does Sustainable Gardening Mean?

The RHS define sustainable gardening as 'the concept of using practices to maintain a garden so that natural resources are not exhausted and without causing ecological damage'. Martyn Loach wonders how the average gardener can achieve these aims.

Sustainability
Fertilizer
Compost

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Thursday, 19th of October, 2017.
Updated on Friday, 3rd of March, 2023.