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peat moss  is a dark fibrous material found in bogs like swampy and waterlogged lands in the northern hemisphere. It takes a long time to form. It consists of decomposed organic matter including sphagnum moss. Peat moss retains water and has useful characteristics associated to it. It increases soil moisture, acidity and porosity. It is used to amend soil and is an important horticulture product. Its sterile water retention and drainage ability makes it popular in hydroponics. It also germinates seeds. There are plenty of other uses of Peat moss. Origin Bogs and peat moss can mostly be found in Canada and Russia. That is where the majority of the world’s peat moss is extracted.  Finland, Ireland and the UK are contenders, but don’t operate commercial peat extraction on a large scale. Extraction process The extraction process of  peat moss  includes drainage, removal of surface vegetation and supply around the globe. The water drains through the grooves in the...

A mix of straw, peat, gypsum and other organic products makes Mushroom compost. It’s filled with nutrients and its pH of 6.9 is ideal and helps the plants grow. It is an inexpensive way to improve the garden soil. Mushroom compost is the left over growing material from the mushroom growth done on an industrial scale. It is environmentally friendly, saves water and recycles waste.   It is effective for flowering plants, trees, shrubs, vegetable gardens and herbs. There are plenty of benefits of using Mushroom Compost. o    Mushroom Compost acts as a nourishing fertiliser. It encourages micro-organisms, bacteria and beneficial fungi into the soil that provides a healthy environment for your plants to grow. o    It can be used as desired. Either it can added to the soil before plantation or can be out around the plants, this is known as ‘top dressing.’ o    It is organic. No worries about having to use a chemical fertilizer that can ...