instead of peat

[tomatoada]

A few years ago I use to visit a nursery in Somerset which sold bags of peat which I bought and used to mulch my shrubs.  Now I believe this is unacceptable.  The soil is now looking tired.  I compost all my waste but it does not seem enough.  What is the next best thing to peat?  Thanks for any advice.

[tomatoada]

[Robert_Brenchley]

Leafmould is better, or manure is better still. Peat isn't a particularly good additive, quite apart from other issues. It adds organic matter, but no nutrients.

[Tee Gee]

There are some ideas here (including the links) http://tinyurl.com/3bdzvw