Peat moss can transform your garden soil by improving water retention, aeration, and structure, making it especially useful for clay or sandy soils. However, it’s not a perfect solution—it’s low in ...

Peat moss and coconut coir might seem ideal, but this greener alternative has better soil conditioning properties and might ...

Peat moss is popular in gardens because it holds water, adds air to soil, and keeps nutrients from washing away. Harvesting peat moss harms slow-growing peat bogs, releases carbon, and damages fragile ...

Peat moss and mulch do not perform the same functions. Peat moss may have a place as a component of potting mix used in containers. (Dreamstime/TNS) Peat moss and mulch do not perform the same ...

If you want your container veggies to thrive, you can't use regular old soil. This recipe provides the right mix of nutrients ...

Last week I talked about the practicalities of using animal manures as a soil amendment. This week I want to talk about a few other common soil amendments like compost, peat moss and coir fiber.