For many gardeners, peat moss is a trusted soil helper. It is often marketed as one of the best soil amendments and is frequently used in DIY soil mixes. It improves soil water-holding capacity, ...

Last year, I made my own potting soil by mixing about half peat moss with my garden soil. The plant I bought already potted grew much better than the ones in my own mix. How can I improve my potting ...

From soil amendment to building materials, when comparing coconut coir vs. peat moss, one goes above and beyond in its ability to create a sustainable world. With a degree in Global Sustainability and ...

It may be time to say goodbye to Pete in the garden. Peat moss, that is. Peat has been a great helper for years, especially with seedlings. It’s made our potting mixes better able to hold both water ...