Peat moss has been a favorite among gardeners for over 50 years now, but we are being urged to consider its impact and look for peat moss alternatives. Coco coir is one of the most popular substitutes ...

In case you hadn't heard, gardeners around the world are being urged to stop using peat moss in their gardens. You may rely on peat moss to boost your plants' growth, particularly at this time of year ...

DEAR JESSICA: Can you please tell me what is the difference between peat moss and mulch? Both are advertised on the packaging to do the same thing: hold moisture, add nutrients to the soil and it’s ...

If you love edible gardening, you know you can't choose just any dirt to raise your crops. Learn what to avoid to make your ...

What’s in the potting soil that you are using? Chances are, if you are like most gardeners, you don’t really know. It’s dark brown, it’s moist and it looks like, well … potting soil. But, if you’re ...

The arrival of our traditional frost-free growing season means lots of gardeners will be filling their pots and gardens with summer flowers the next few weeks – along with millions of bags and bales ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It has been a joy to receive all your reader feedback and questions. I recently received this email from Ruth in Mentor: “In your recent discussion about how best to fill your ...

Q. I’ve heard peat moss is disappearing from the earth because we use it faster than it can be produced. — R.T., Marshfield, Mo. Answer by Master Gardener Mark Bernskoetter Sphagnum peat moss is not ...

It may be time to say goodbye to Pete in the garden. Peat Moss, that is. Peat has been a great helper for years, especially with seedlings. It’s made our potting mixes better able to hold both water ...

A. One of our main gardening staples, peat moss, has interesting origins and uses. The terms "peat" and "peat moss" often are used interchangeably although they are slightly different. Over thousands ...