Garden Q&A: Should I use peat moss or non-peat compost?

It's not so much when we do or don't use peat, it's more a case of what is the best peat substitute, says Peter Dowdall. File pictures
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SUBSCRIBEIt's not so much when we do or don't use peat, it's more a case of what is the best peat substitute, says Peter Dowdall. File pictures
Can you advise me as to when I should use non-peat compost as opposed to peat moss?
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