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Peat moss is just made up of one of several types of moss in the genus Sphagnum. These plants enjoy growing in wet places, and have become used horticulturally on their own or in potting mixes because of their water retention abilities.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoPeat moss is essentially leaf mold. One of the easiest ways to make it is to take a pile of leaves, run them through the lawn mower twice so they are crushed. Place them in a compost bin and crush them further.
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∙ 9y agoThe decayed, dried stage of the sphagnum moss in bogs, conifer forests, fens, and moist tundras is what peat moss is.
Specifically, sphagnum moss exists in wetlands. Cultivators, farmers, and gardeners know the peatland bryophyte's contributions to improved habitats for carnivorous plants, ericaceous shrubs, orchids, and sedges and its partial decomposition into peat moss. Peat moss may help lower soil pH by attracting calcium and magnesium cations and dispersing hydrogen ions. It also plays a major role in improving a soil's absorption and processing of moisture.
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∙ 13y agoPeat consists of decayed vegetation the complete decay of which has been arrested by the acid in bog-water.
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Is peat moss the same as peat?
No, peat moss is a growing, living plant, when peat moss dies and given the right conditions it will eventually become peat.
Is peat moss biodegradable?
yes peat moss is biodegradable.
Should we use peat moss in our gardens?
Using peat moss depends on the soil you have. If it is alkaline, then peat moss may help.
What is black peat moss?
Moss.
What is the Hebrew word for peat?
Peat or Peat Moss = kavúl (כבול)
Is peat found in swamps?
Yes, peat is found in swamps. Peat is formed in swamps. Moss is found hanging from trees in swamps. Have you heard the term "peat moss"........
Is peat moss sheep manure?
No, peat moss is not sheep manure since it is partially decayed vegetation, primarily sphagnum moss.
What organic material have the most absorbency of water in soil?
peat moss. peat moss absorbs water through their dead cells and because peat moss is used for transporting plants.
Is peat moss a eukaryote?
no, moss don't have a nucleus.
Is peat moss poisonous to toads?
Only if the peat moss has been treated with toxic pesticides, or if the toad is unfortunate enough to breathe in spores from the toxic fungus that sometimes harbours in peat moss.
What is the best Peat moss to topsoil mix for box garden?
Properly prepared top soil would be better in a garden then peat moss. Peat moss is great for containers. I only use peat moss in my garden when I am planting a delicate plant, and I just use it to fill the hole.
What is pete moss?
It is spelled peat moss and it is a moss which is a small, soft plant.
