Peat moss and mulch do not perform the same functions. Peat moss may have a place as a component of potting mix used in containers. (Dreamstime/TNS) Peat moss and mulch do not perform the same ...

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 ...

The simple trick of wetting your new potting soil might help new seedlings and plants thrive. Find out how to moisten soil ...

Commercial production and sales of Teamoss are planned to start in Japan, while potential expansion into overseas markets ...

Suntory Flowers plans to begin production and sales of Teamoss, a peat moss alternative made out of used green tea leaves, on ...

Learn how peat moss—a common element of container gardening—affects climate change and what you can use as a sustainable alternative. Reviewed by Joseph Tychonievich Almost any potted plant you can ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s a good replacement product for peat when I make or purchase potting mixes? Why shouldn’t we use peat products anymore? Are there any peat bogs in Minnesota? Answer: ...

PittMoss says its paper and cardboard-based peat moss alternative can do a lot: reduce waste, cut carbon emissions and, critically, grow plants better than the real thing. The proprietary mixture of ...

Peat moss is popular in gardens because it holds water, adds air to soil, and keeps nutrients from washing away. Harvesting peat moss harms slow-growing peat bogs, releases carbon, and damages fragile ...