Review summary card
- Product: New Horizon Organic All Plant Compost
- Brand / manufacturer: New Horizon (Westland)
- Type: Peat-free all plant compost (note: product appears retired on brand site)
- Core component: Wood fibre + coir/bark (retailer listings vary)
- Score (Balanced Scorecard): 6.6 / 10
- Best use: General garden use; seedlings, containers, veg and flowers
- View product: https://www.gardenhealth.com/new-horizon-all-plant-compost
At-a-glance rating breakdown
| Category | Weight | Score | Notes |
| Ease of use | 40% | 6.6 | Positioned as an all-plant peat-free compost. |
| Composition & quality | 35% | 6.6 | Retail listings describe Bio3-style peat-free blend components. |
| Sustainability | 25% | 6.6 | Peat-free positioning; sustainable sourcing claims vary by listing. |
| Overall (weighted) | 100% | 6.6 / 10 | Balanced, consumer-safe score. |
Contextual use modifiers
New Horizon All Plant Compost has been widely sold as a peat-free, general-use compost. The brand page indicates this item may be retired, so availability and exact formulation can depend on remaining stock and retailer channel.
Strengths & limitations
What we liked
- Clear “all plant” positioning for general garden tasks.
- Peat-free product family positioning.
Points to consider
- Brand page indicates retirement; check current product version and pack details.
- As with most peat-free mixes, feeding may be required after establishment.
Material & sustainability notes
| Attribute | Detail |
| Feedstock | Wood fibre; coir and bark are commonly referenced in peat-free New Horizon listings |
| PAS100 / certification | Not assessed in this review |
| Peat content | 0% (peat-free positioning) |
| Recycled / local inputs | Not assessed in this review |
| Circularity comment | Peat-free transition product family; verify current pack spec. |
Summary: A mainstream peat-free “all plant” compost where versioning and availability should be checked at purchase.
Typical user fit
| User type | Fit rating | Why |
| Everyday gardener | High | Broad “all plant” positioning. |
| Container gardener | High | Common intended use case. |
| Sustainability-led buyer | Medium–High | Peat-free positioning, but confirm version/spec. |
Positioning
- Mainstream peat-free all-purpose.
- Strong “general garden compatibility” intent.
Our conclusion
Overall impression: A practical peat-free all-plant compost, best used as a general growing medium with the buyer checking current formulation and availability.
Ideal for / not ideal for / consumer tip
- Ideal for: General garden use, pots, seedling and veg/flower growing.
- Not ideal for: Buyers wanting guaranteed continuity of formulation across seasons.
- Consumer tip: If buying leftover stock, check bag date/spec and adjust feeding accordingly.
