Peat Moss

Peat moss is a good, natural conditioner for sandy but trench composting is better. You can also use it to condition but leaf compost will help break up the clay and add nutrients.

Peat moss is a spongy moss that is harvested and sold in bags at most garden centers. It is free of weeds and holds lots ofwhich is why it’s an excellent conditioner. It won’t, however, increasefertility or add any nutrients nor does it encourage worms. Dry peat moss will repel so it must be well soaked before you till it into the .

• Move the whole bag to where you will use it and cut open the top.
• Fill the bag withand let it soak overnight.
• When it’s wet all the way through till it into the .
• When youyour garden it will help to hold thein the .

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