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Does Peat Free Compost work as well as peat-based compost?
Peat Free compost is as good as or, in some cases, superior to peat-based composts as it possesses enhanced water-retaining qualities.
Do I need to add anything to Peat Free compost?
For plants that require good drainage, adding a small amount of grit and sharp sand will help to support growth. Where required, a liquid feed can be used in conjunction with Peat Free compost to boost nutrient levels.
Where can I buy locally sourced and produced compost in Yorkshire?
If you are a member of the public, Yorganics Compost, which is 100% sourced and produced in Yorkshire, can be purchased at any of Yorwaste’s 22 household waste recycling centres (HWRCs), and comes in 40-litre bags.
Yorganics is also available at selected regional and national garden centres. Visit our
stockist's page to find your nearest Yorganics retailer. Please note that new garden centre stockists are being added all the time, so please check back if your local stockist isn’t on the list right now.
If you are a farmer, landowner or professional horticulturist who requires bulk supplies, please
contact us to arrange a pallet or loose compost delivery.
Why is it better to use Peat Free compost?
Peat releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which is damaging to the environment. As a result, the government will ban the sale of peat to gardeners by 2024.
What are the benefits to using organic compost?
Organic compost gives plants the very best nutrients that nature has to offer. It’s much gentler than chemical fertilisers and using organic means you are less likely to over feed your plants. Organic compost also helps to naturally improve soil structure whilst retaining nutrients and moisture.
Organic compost offers long term environmental benefits by not contaminating land and water and can result in a crop that is safer for grazers and farmers.
Does Peat Free compost dry out faster?
You may find you need to water Peat Free compost a little more that peat-based versions as they are free draining. Little and often is ideal, which keeps plants well-watered without wasting water or washing out nutrients by over-watering.
Where in Yorkshire is Yorganics Compost made?
Yorganics is produced in North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.
What is Yorganics Compost made from?
Yorganics is made from domestic garden waste, which is collected by waste management firm, Yorwaste (We don’t do council collections it is brought into our transfer stations it is collected by the local district councils soon to be all under NYCC) throughout North Yorkshire. This includes things like grass clippings, hedge trimmings, branches, plants and leaves.
Is Yorganics Compost available to nationwide customers?
Trade - Yorganics can be purchased in bulk by trade customers, such as farmers, land managers and professional horticulturists, throughout the UK. Please contact us.
Consumers - Our compost is available to buy at Yorwaste household waste recycling centres throughout York and North Yorkshire, and we are steadily building our network of nationwide, garden centre retail partners. Please check our stockist’s page (link) to find out if your local centre has been added to the list. If not, please check back at a later date.
Who can use Yorganics Compost?
Yorganics is perfect for anyone interested in growing things, from house plant lovers and domestic gardeners to professional landscapers, farmers, horticulturalists and land managers. We can supply our 100% recycled, organic, Yorkshire-made compost in handy 40-litre bags, bulk bags, on pallets or loose.
