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Why Peat Moss Is Such a Bad Idea—and What to Use Instead
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Why Peat Moss Is Such a Bad Idea—and What to Use Instead
It might be favorable in the short-term, but the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.Xiuxia Huang / Getty ImagesKey PointsPeat 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 wetland habitats.Swapping out peat moss helps the planet by protecting carbon-storing peat bogs and the animals that live there.Eas…
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