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Compost advice guides

You can't pick a good compost by choosing the most expensive one. The only way to find the best performer for your seeds, young plants, pots and veg is to read the results of the Which? compost tests

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Best compost to buy in 2021

Discover the top-scoring composts for sowing seeds, raising young plants and growing plants in containers.

13 August 2021

How to choose the right compost

Not all composts are the same - here's how to tell the difference

13 August 2021

Best grow bags

See our round-up of the best grow bags for growing everything from cucumbers to tomatoes

9 July 2021

Should I buy peat-free compost?

Peat-free composts are at the forefront of compost development as we look to reduce peat use. We look at the pros and cons of alternatives to peat and how to use them successfully.

22 October 2021

Compost bins

Composting using a compost bin is a great way to recycle garden and kitchen waste to make soil improver that can be used as a mulch.

Best controlled-release fertilisers

Our test of controlled-release fertilisers shows you which will keep your plants looking good all summer long.

13 August 2021

How we test compost

We’ve been testing compost for over 30 years and we’re still astounded by the variable quality of the bags for sale.

13 August 2021