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Diarmuid Gavin talks composting
Diarmuid’s top tips for the garden
Use peat free compost...
…especially those containing recycled materials.
Why? Well, peat free compost helps the soil retain moisture which is great for our gardens but when it contains recycled materials it is also helping the environment. Garden waste is biodegradable and when buried at landfill, it rots and releases methane – a greenhouse gas 23 times more potent than CO2.
Make your own compost
Use your garden waste and vegetable peelings from the kitchen to make your own nutritious compost. Why buy compost when you can make your own!
Recycle your garden waste
If you have extra garden waste to dispose of, use your council’s garden waste scheme. The material collected is made into compost and used locally. Check the postcode locator to find out what your local authority collects.
Use a water butt...
Rainwater is great for plants and helps conserves our natural resources whilst keeping your plants hydrated.
