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Peat is a type of organic mulch that is commonly used for the triune purpose of fertilizing, retaining moisture, and prohibiting weed growth in a flower bed or garden. It can be laid down on top of the bed or mixed into the soil. It can also be used in potted plants. Peat is also used for a fuel in many parts of the world, and is the precursor to bituminous and brown coal.
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∙ 11y agoUseful additive for potting soil, it enriches soil, and a heating source.
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∙ 7y agoPeat moss is used to improve soil texture. It also helps the soil retain water. In addition, peat moss acidifies the soil with helps acid loving plants such as blueberries and azaleas.
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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.
What are the uses for moss?
There are a whole lot of uses for peat moss that you may not have thought of. The most common uses for peat moss have traditionally been centered around composting. Peat moss makes a great medium for composting, and is very commonly used because of the ease with which it breaks down, as well as its ability to mask the smell of decaying material. However, you can also use peat moss for anything that requires a little odor control. For example, people have been known to use peat moss to help keep their garbage can odors controlled, and have even noticed that it helps keep pests away.
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.
