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.

For many gardeners, peat moss is a trusted soil helper. It is often marketed as one of the best soil amendments and is frequently used in DIY soil mixes. It improves soil water-holding capacity, ...

Q: 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 good for the ...

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DEAR NEIL: How much attention must I pay to the quality of peat moss I apply to my St. Augustine lawn to help restore it after damage from take all root rot? I have a relatively average lot, but it’s ...

Fall is an ideal time to work on your lawn. The desirable grass plants can still thrive, while the undesirable weeds and crabgrass have already called it a season. If you look at your lawn and see ...

Peat moss is antimicrobial so beneficial microbes don't grow well in it. That's the opposite of what organic gardens need. Peat moss is good to use when storing bulbs or for shipping, but potting soil ...

Is it absolutely necessary to cover a newly seeded lawn with straw? If not, will it become a banquet for birds and squirrels? -- Bud Maddox, Cleveland. There are many reasons why straw is not the best ...

In a shady part of my lawn, there is moss growing in some bare spots. Is there something I can spray to get rid of it? Alan, Tulsa There are sprays to kill moss, however, to not address the underlying ...

Q: 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 good for the ...

Q: 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 good for the ...