Q: I am having a hard time finding compost to use. Will a peat moss that a local nursery sells work like compost? A: No, it won’t. When compost decomposes it does two things: It keeps the soil open, ...

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 ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s a good replacement product for peat when I make or purchase potting mixes? Why shouldn’t we use peat products anymore? Are there any peat bogs in Minnesota? Answer: ...

The harvesting of peat moss used by gardeners and the nursery industry to improve drainage and retain water in soil contributes to climate change, according to an Oregon State University Extension ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

There is a point of confusion, however, because not all moss is the same. “Sphagnum moss is fresh and less processed, whereas peat is from Sphagnum moss that has been digested in peat bogs for ...

It might be favorable in the short-term, but the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Peat moss is popular in gardens because it holds water, adds air to soil, and keeps nutrients from washing away.