Peat Moss

Since its introduction in the mid 19OOs, peat moss has done more than its fair share to revolutionize the way we grow our plants. This amazing solution can manage the absorption of water and nutrients which would usually have leached out into the soil. It also has the uncanny ability to improve the texture and consistency of your soil. To discover more of the amazing solutions it can offer, please keep reading. We guarantee you may just learn something new about peat moss and all its wonders. Then all that is left to do is to pick up the phone and we will handle the rest.

What Is It?

Ever heard of a peat bog? Or what about the process that materials go through to become peat? If the answer is no, then prepare to be informed. Peat moss is a dead, fibrous material that is formed when one allows living materials and mosses to decompose in a peat bog. It takes millennia for it to grow. It grows as little as 1mm a year. It grows so slowly it is not even considered a renewable resource. This is why we always encourage our clients to use it wisely. You simply can't afford to waste a single gram of it.

What Is It Good For?

Experts and weekend gardeners usually use peat moss as a soil amendment. This means they use it to balance the pH levels in the soil. It is also great when combined with potting soil. This solution has an acid pH and thus is the ideal growing partner for any acid-loving plants such as blueberries and camellias. It can however be harmful to plants with a prevalence for alkaline-based soil. So rather than just going to mix it in where ever you want, just pick up the phone and ask the experts first. Rather be safe than sorry.

Plants Love It

What does it do for one's plants you may ask. Peat moss can stimulate plant growth and root strength by vastly improving the growth media you have used. It also has the unique ability to aerate your soil so that it retains just the right amount of moisture and nutrients at all times. This is one of the main reasons it is considered such an important ingredient in potting soil. To get your hands on more tips and insider information, just give us a call today. Our experts are always ready and waiting to answer any questions you may have.

Be Wise

We would not be doing our jobs if we did not make you aware of the dark side of peat moss usage. Firstly it can retain vasts amount of soil carbon. This is released into the atmosphere once the harvesting process begins. This is not good for global warming and the ozone layer. This in turn makes peat bog extremely flammable. However, if used in moderation, we are sure we can find the right balance between giving you what your plants need and doing your part for the planet. To find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us right away.