Peat moss has been a favorite among gardeners for over 50 years now, but we are being urged to consider its impact and look for peat moss alternatives. Coco coir is one of the most popular substitutes ...

If we want to protect the world's peatlands and do something for the climate, then we need to stop using peaty soil when gardening. Here's what you need to look out for on a bag of soil. Karl-Josef ...

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Peat, or semi-decayed vegetation matter, has been used by commercial growers and amateur gardeners since the middle of the 20th century. Peat is added to potting soil to help retain moisture and ...

There is a point of confusion, however, because not all moss is the same. “Sphagnum moss is fresh and less processed, whereas peat is from Sphagnum moss that has been digested in peat bogs for ...

David Bek receives funding from Horticultural Trades Association. Margi Lennartsson Turner has received funding from Defra, EU Horizon 2020 and Horticulture Trades Association. Peat has been a staple ...