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 ...

If we want to protect the world's peatlands and do something for the climate, then we need to stop using peaty soil when gardening. Here's what you need to look out for on a bag of soil. Karl-Josef ...

In Part 1 of a series of articles featuring insights from growing media suppliers, we look at the current and future state of ...

A privately owned global import manufacturer of high-quality coconut materials wants to export coconut peat from the CNMI and believes it could be an up to $12 million industry for the local economy.

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Gardeners who use peat-free compost have been warned they could be at risk of killing their plants by overwatering. The new varieties of compost do not look 'wet' after watering, meaning the ...