Peat moss is used as a soil amendment because of its water holding capacity, and at the same time, it promotes water drainage. (NDSU photo)
Peat moss is a gardener’s go-to product for fixing almost any soil issue. Growing plants in a container? Use a peat-base, soil-less mix. Need to loosen-up your soil? Add peat moss. Want more water holding capacity? Add peat moss. You get the idea. Gardeners, do you ever take a moment to wonder where this miracle product comes from?
Peat moss is appropriately named, as it is decomposed moss. Peat mo…
