Horticulture sector unites behind peat-free gardening campaign

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Gardening industry launches new guide on how to embrace peat-free practices ahead of proposed government ban on peat-based composts

Leading members of the horticulture industry have joined forces to offer free advice to gardeners on how to switch to peat-free compost, in a bid to accelerate the UK's transition away from emissions intensive...

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