3 Ways Peat Composts are Bad for the Environment

In the past 10,000 years, peatlands in UK have provided a fair share of vegetative carbon sinks, helped reduce flood risks, improved water quality, and given rare species like hen harriers and sundew plants a place to live. In addition, peat deposits have been used greatly in horticultural industries, as it helps gardeners grow seeds, retain moisture and oxygen in soil beds, and patch up lawns.