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Peat moss is a good soil amendment to increase moisture retention and acidity, but it is not a complete replacement for loam, which has a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay. Loam provides better drainage and nutrient retention, while peat moss can lead to compaction if used alone. It is recommended to mix peat moss with loam for best results in gardening.
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Why is peat moss renewable?
First of all it is very easy to get confused with the terms peat and peat moss. They are actually two different entities both found in peat bogs. Peat is the sediment found at the bottom of peat bogs that is mined and burned like a fossil fuel (peat is actually a precursor of coal). Like coal it is considered to be a non-renewable fuel source since it takes so long to accrete (a rate of 1mm per year). Peat moss, on the other hand, is a living plant (such as Sphagnum) that lives at the top of a peat bog. Peat Moss is what is harvested and used to make the soil products you will find at plant stores. It eventually dies and adds to the layers of peat underneath. Unlike peat, peat moss is a renewable resource as much as timber is a renewable resource. When peat moss is harvested from the top of a peat bog, it can take as long as 20 years to grow back to its former size. Because of that peat moss is harvested on a slow cycle similar to forest management cycles and is done leaving the underlying peat undisturbed. Although peat and peat moss are found in the same bogs, they are not normally harvested and mined together. This is because peat is harvested and used as a fuel source in places such as far northern Europe where trees (and wood for burning) is scarce. On the other hand Canada is the primary supplier of peat moss. It has a large boreal forest and no consumer demand for peat as a fuel source.
What is a fertile loam called?
A fertile loam is called topsoil. It is a nutrient-rich layer of soil that is ideal for plant growth and cultivation.
Does the addition of peat moss to potting soil helps it to retain water?
Yes, peat moss helps potting soil retain water by increasing its water-holding capacity. Peat moss is highly absorbent and can hold moisture well, which helps to keep the soil consistently moist and can reduce the frequency of watering for plants.
Why do gardeners add peat moss to soil?
Peat moss allows a soil a greater ability to not just hold water, but to hold it in a way that it's available to plant roots. If a soil is too clay, it will hold water but not give it up. If a soil is too sandy, water drains away too quickly.
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 are the different types of compost?
Peat-free, peat, loam, and garden waste.
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 is the scientific name for peat moss?
The scientific name for peat moss is sphagnum.
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.
What does Seed Starting soil consist of It consists of garden loam clean sharp sand peat moss humus or even leaf mold in equal parts.?
You have answered your own question.
Is peat moss a eukaryote?
no, moss don't have a nucleus.
