Learn how peat moss—a common element of container gardening—affects climate change and what you can use as a sustainable ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

DEAR JESSICA: 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 ...

Fall is an ideal time to work on your lawn. The desirable grass plants can still thrive, while the undesirable weeds and crabgrass have already called it a season. If you look at your lawn and see ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It has been a joy to receive all your reader feedback and questions. I recently received this email from Ruth in Mentor: “In your recent discussion about how best to fill your ...

DEAR NEIL: How much attention must I pay to the quality of peat moss I apply to my St. Augustine lawn to help restore it after damage from take all root rot? I have a relatively average lot, but it’s ...

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Peat moss is antimicrobial so beneficial microbes don't grow well in it. That's the opposite of what organic gardens need. Peat moss is good to use when storing bulbs or for shipping, but potting soil ...