Peat moss has been a favorite among gardeners for over 50 years now, but we are being urged to consider its impact and look for peat moss alternatives. Coco coir is one of the most popular substitutes ...

Q: Can you please tell me what is the difference between peat moss and mulch? Both are advertised on the packaging to do the same thing: hold moisture, add nutrients to the soil and it's good for the ...

Peat moss is popular in gardens because it holds water, adds air to soil, and keeps nutrients from washing away. Harvesting peat moss harms slow-growing peat bogs, releases carbon, and damages fragile ...

W hy does gardening have to inflict so much guilt? I’m talking about sphagnum peat moss, a common soil additive made from decomposing organic material that accumulates in bogs. Chances are you’ve got ...

Sphagnum peat moss has long been considered an important component of potting soils and seed starting mediums. It holds many times its own weight in water and releases it slowly as soil dries out. A ...

Peat moss is a totally organic product in the early spring garden. It improves the texture of the cool spring soil and helps it retain moisture. It gives an added boost to cool March soil and helps ...

David Bek receives funding from Horticultural Trades Association. Margi Lennartsson Turner has received funding from Defra, EU Horizon 2020 and Horticulture Trades Association. Peat has been a staple ...

An old moss plant asked a new moss plant how he likes living in the bog. “I’m lichen it so far,” was the response. As a young gardener, I remember my mom buying large bales of peat moss, sold as ...