W hy does gardening have to inflict so much guilt? I’m talking about sphagnum peat moss, a common soil additive made from decomposing organic material that accumulates in bogs. Chances are you ...

An informative Instagram Reel draws attention to the unsustainable practice of peat harvesting and suggests accessible replacements that do the same job of enriching soil just as well (if not ...

Peat moss has come under fire in recent years, but alternatives can be hard to find for garden compost. Skip to Article. ... Is harvesting peat moss worse than clearcutting rainforest?

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 ...

Peat moss, dug from bogs, has been the holy grail of soil amendments and potting mixes. Unfortunately, its days might be numbered. On the upside, there’s a good replacement.

Peat moss is well-loved by gardeners, but it might be better to leave it in the ground. Try these alternatives for many of peat's most important attributes.

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 ...

Compost and peat moss are added to soils for similar reasons, but the addition of compost provides a lot more nutrients to the soil. VIEW E-EDITION 25¢ for 3 mos ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 and air, so important for confined roots, ...