Gardeners and landscapers have used peat moss for years to keep their garden beds and lawns nutrient rich and moisturized. However, not many people stateside realize that peat moss has also long been used as bedding for livestock and as a source of electricity. Peat moss is also quite inexpensive; an 8 quart bag of peat moss for gardening and landscaping purposes easily can be gotten at home improvement chain stores and greenhouses inexpensively. more »

Peat moss will help ensure you have good soil for your garden. Learn about gardening with peat moss from an award-winning horticulturist in this free home landscaping video. more »

The best way to produce healthy plants is with soil that is healthy and full of the nutrients plants need. One way to add organic matter to soil is by applying peat moss. Peat moss absorbs and holds moisture, allowing plants to prosper with less watering. It also loosens hard clay-based soil and aerates plant roots. Peat moss can prevent runoff of nutrients that have been added to soil. more »

Mixing soil starts with well-rotted manure and usually uses peat moss to add water absorption and bulk. Mix soil for organic gardening with a professional permaculture gardener in this free video on mass propagation of food crop seedlings. more »

Because plants have different soil needs, the environment can be adapted to create the best possible growing conditions. One way to change the properties of soil is by using acid peat moss. more »

Peat moss is commonly used in flower beds and planters to help regulate water and air flow to flowers, shrubs and other plants. There are many common sources of this common product for your garden. more »

As any architect will tell you, a house built to stand the test of time requires a strong foundation. The same holds true for healthy, productive gardens and lawns which require a foundation of rich soil, and peat moss can be an excellent amendment for creating that quality soil. more »

Peat moss is a good material to use to make biodegradable seedling pots because it resists water. As it degrades and mixes with the soil, it will add a bit of fertilizing element. You can purchase ready-made peat moss pots, but you can also make them yourself. more »

Pots that are planted in the ground are generally peat pots that are made of either compressed peat moss or a mixture of cardboard and peat moss. Other plant posts for placing in the ground are made of thin layers of cardboard. All of these pots can be planted outdoors, resulting in less stress for the transplanted plant than if it were taken out of a pot and replanted. more »