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

Moss serves many purposes in the yard -- it can be ornamental or act as a ground cover. Just be sure you're getting the right type for your needs and location.

Peat moss is naturally slightly acidic and can be used to balance the pH. “Most plants like pH to be about 6.0, and peat tends to be around there, making it ideal,” Satch says.

As peat moss sources become limited, coconut coir provides an alternative Peat moss, dug from bogs, has been the holy grail of soil amendments and potting mixes.

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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. It can ...

These are usually damp, shaded areas where the moss thrives and the turf struggles. To control the moss in your lawn, provide conditions that contribute to dense, actively growing turfgrass to allow ...

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 ...

Ask the Master Gardener: Peat moss is popular in potting mixes, but you're better off finding an alternative A good replacement for peat moss is coconut coir.

Tractor-trailers crash on I-81 in Lebanon County, spilling peat moss and injuring one One person was trapped and had to be extricated by emergency crews. An ambulance took that person to Hershey ...

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