2021 - What I did today

Bought four 40 litre bags of supposed peat free potting compost from Aldi to use as mulch on my beds. In my view, at £1.99 a bag as long as it is organic matter I don't particularly care about the quality.

What's it like? Last time I bought some a few years ago it was very muddy in texture and contains bits of plastic. I understand the quality differs from region to region.

Just the opposite Tmtt, very dry and similar to sawdust. Light in colour. I have sowed some seeds in it, but the water seems to drain straight through it. Deffo carp as a potting compost.

TBH I have been using Poundlands potting compost at £1.50 for a 20 litre bag which suits my minimal needs and will use the Aldi stuff as a reasonably cheap mulch.