Peat grew very, very slowly, about a yard deep every thousand years. Now, so much peat moss has been harvested for use in gardens and landscapes that in many places there's not much left. Ninety ...

DIY Projects The planet needs its peat moss. Use these gardening alternatives instead. Local compost is less sexy, but it's better for the planet. By Ellen Airhart Published Apr 28, 2022 8:00 AM EDT ...

Kansas City gardeners can grow blueberries by managing soil pH, while passive composting requires patience for enrichment.

The scoop In the video, Growing with Nature presents five alternatives to peat. The first option is coconut coir. This organic material holds lots of water and can be used repeatedly. And while it ...

Is harvesting peat moss worse than clearcutting rainforest? What are gardening alternatives in Northeast Ohio? Updated: May. 17, 2022, 1:31 p.m. | Published: May. 17, 2022, 8:28 a.m.

How to Go Peat Free The sale of peat moss in England is being banned for use by amateur gardeners by the end of 2024 and commercial by 2026. This is in response to the concern over decimated ...

When it comes to gardening or soil health, both peat and peat moss are excellent tools for improving soil structure and moisture retention, often touted as a natural solution that will help your ...

In Canada, 40,000 acres of peat moss are currently being harvested, with 90% of the product destined for the gardening industry. Many conservationists, gardeners, and wetlands scientists are now ...

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Since the 1950s, sphagnum peat moss has been a common ingredient in potting soils sold in the United States. It is typically mixed with white specks of perlite, a mineral that is expanded by heating.