There are plenty of alternatives to peat moss, like peat-free compost and coconut coir. Learn why peat moss has lost favor among gardeners, and make the change!

Much more sustainable than peat moss, coco coir does just as well at amending soil without creating an ecological impact.

Peat, the ingredient that makes bagged soil light and spongy, comes from wetlands. Often labeled as sphagnum moss or peat moss, it became popular in the 1950s because of its versatility.

Michelle Smith-March never imagined the flower box outside her Antigonish County home could nearly burn it down.

Compost and wood chips make an excellent team when it comes to creating a potting mix. Compost adds essential nutrients and ...

It’s a common additive to soil. However, peat moss can have negative impacts on our environment by causing large amounts of carbon to be released into the atmosphere ...

Well, not peat exactly. Wright's company, BeadaMoss, is growing sphagnum moss – the main component of natural peat extracted from northern peatlands for use in gardens across the US and Europe.

This article digs into soil-less materials that can be used to grow plants. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Peat moss should be reserved for damp climates where it never dries out. Here, garlic under peat moss will be drought stricken. Q: What is cold composting?

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 ...

Amateur gardeners to be banned from using peat-based compost The ban will come into force in 2024, but will not apply to professional horticulturalists.

What is peat-free compost? Peat was once seen as a cheap and plentiful material that gardeners found easy to use. However, peat harvesting releases huge amounts carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and ...