How do I use peat-free compost when laying a garden border?

If you’re looking to give your garden border the best opportunity to thrive, you may be wondering how to use our peat free multi-purpose compost. Clear your border of any weeds or rocks. Dig in a 10cm layer of peat free compost into the top 20cm of existing soil.Place your border template over your border and plant directly into the soil. Apply additional peat free compost around the base of your plants to help prevent weeds and retain moisture.

Peat Free Compost

Your garden’s beauty and design begin from the ground up. So, give your garden borders the perfect foundation to flourish with Garden on a Roll’s range of peat free multi-purpose compost.

Chosen by our expert team of horticulturists, our 100% peat free seed composts are designed to promote strong root development, strengthen soil health, and lock in moisture, all without harming local ecosystems. Whether you’re planting cottage garden borders or wildlife garden borders, secure expert-level results with our peat free composts.

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Bag of Equigrow peat-free fertile mulch made with wood shavings and horse manure, displayed among garden ferns.

Suppress Weeds Retains Moisture Nutrient-Rich Equigrow Fertile Mulch Peat Free

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Organic Matter Improves Soil Feeds Plants Equigrow Organic Green Compost Peat Free

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Improves Drainage Compacted Soil Boost Soil Fertility Equigrow Soil Conditioner Peat Free

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The Impact of Peat Free Seed Compost on Your Borders

Here at Garden on a Roll, we believe that having a vibrant, bountiful garden should be simple and accessible for everybody. That’s why our border kits are so easy to follow! All we ask is that you take the time to lay the initial groundwork before enjoying our low-maintenance blooms as they brighten up your space. So, during that initial planting stage, why not dig in some peat free compost to secure even better results?

From improving moisture retention and drainage to enriching the soil with vital nutrients, there’s no denying the impact that peat free seed compost can have on your borders.

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Unlike regular compost, peat-free multipurpose compost uses sustainable and renewable components, such as green waste, bark, and wood fibre. It is relied on to enrich the soil by retaining moisture and creating a perfect environment for growth.

Peat free compost is better than regular compost for a number of reasons. Not only does it produce fewer greenhouse gases, but it is also rich in beneficial microbes that boost soil health. Peat free compost is also popular for its ability to help drain the soil while retaining moisture around the roots.

If you’re looking to give your garden border the best opportunity to thrive, you may be wondering how to use our peat free multi-purpose compost.

Clear your border of any weeds or rocks.
Dig in a 10cm layer of peat free compost into the top 20cm of existing soil.
Place your border template over your border and plant directly into the soil.
Apply additional peat free compost around the base of your plants to help prevent weeds and retain moisture.

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Peat Free Compost

The Impact of Peat Free Seed Compost on Your Borders

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Keen to dig deeper into everything that Garden on a Roll has to offer? Take a look at our FAQs for a better understanding of how we roll.

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