Q: I am having a hard time finding compost to use. Will a peat moss that a local nursery sells work like compost? A: No, it won’t. When compost decomposes it does two things: It keeps the soil open, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If we want to protect the world's peatlands and do something for the climate, then we need to stop using peaty soil when gardening ...

If there’s one thing I’ll try to persuade you to buy for your garden this year, it’s peat-free compost. That’s because peat compost is really bad for the environment – peat extraction disrupts the ...

Peat moss is a common ingredient in many bagged potting mixes and garden soils. Gardeners love it because it helps with moisture retention without causing fungal issues. Despite its popularity, there ...

It might be favorable in the short-term, but the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Peat moss is popular in gardens because it holds water, adds air to soil, and keeps nutrients from washing away.