Peat moss's moisture retention properties, combined with perlite's ability to improve drainage and prevent compaction, help prevent overwatering and root rot, promoting stronger, ...

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.

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, 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 ...

Peat moss is harvested from bogs and fens around the world, but primarily in Canada and Russia. These water-logged bogs have taken carbon from the atmosphere and sequestered it for 10,000 to ...

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. 99¢ for 6 mos. Support local journalism.

Crews have cleaned up the peat moss. The road reopened around 11:30 a.m. The crash was one of four incidents involving tractor-trailers on South-Central Pennsylvania roads Thursday morning.

There are a whole class of additives, including perlite, that can help create air pockets in your soil. Knowing which to choose, and when to use them, is critical.

However, peat moss can have negative impacts on our environment by causing large amounts of carbon to be released into the atmosphere. To stream FOX43 on your phone, you need the FOX43 app.