What is Peat Moss and How to use it in your Garden

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ewell Acres. Today were talking about what is peat moss and how to use it to help improve your garden. Lets get started.
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[@donivanhummel3106]

I prefer coconut husk for a medium in certain things and pete moss for others based on ph needs. Pete moss has an acidity of 3-4 where coconut husk is actually more neutral at 5-6. Never underestimate the importance of ph in your plants.

[@ewellacres]

I completely agree both work great in different situations. The best thing about it is having options.

[@powermovement247]

Thank you for such an informative video. I have used peat moss for years and it works well for my dry climate to help with .moistute retention in my garden. My plants grow fast with less watering.

[@kennethjackson3727]

1,000 !!! Said 999 til i liked it for 1k! Woot woot

[@miamianz]

Thought this was a star trek video with the music at the start. Lol. Great

[@ewellacres]

I do like star trek.

[@roxstorm2227]

Peat Moss is so lightweight. I carried an extremely large bag if peat moss today. I am going to work with this product today. By the way, thank you for all this information about peat moss and vermiculite. Wonderful information.

[@GospelChoirs]

Love the DS9 intro!!! Good PM info!!!

[@yzlrelax1]

Thanks for posting this. You have answered all my questions for Peat moss.

[@ewellacres]

Im glad I was able to help.

[@janicejurgensen2122]

Wow what a great informative video! I subscribed immediately! Ty. I moved into my home and found a few lge bags of peat moss the same brand in your video. Thank you!

[@matthewstarek5257]

Thank you ! Very informative

[@kubhlaikhan2015]

Its great for water retention when added to a sandy or fast draining top soil. Non-peat compost is the opposite - it doesn't retai any moisture, epecially when used in open beds. Adding peat can be a godsend. But on the other hand, sticking plants straight into peat, or adding it to clay, can be a total disaster. Everything will either rot or set like concrete if you allow it to dry out. Its tragic that peat is being banned, because there is no comparable substitute and all that is really needed is for the customoer to be better educated about when to use it.

[@ewellacres]

I fully agree more. Peat is like so many resources we gave available to us. If use properly it does great but it not it can ruin the whole recipe.

[@joshname5512]

great video

[@ewellacres]

Thankyou for your Time I do appreciate it.

[@Jane-West]

This is an excellent video! I have to understand how things work and why as much as possible and this video hit the nail on that head! I realize there are people who just want to be told what to do and move mindlessly through life, but my brain just doesn't work that way!😂😂😂 Great information and thanks again!

[@ewellacres]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it thankyou for the feedback.

[@stevedemarest276]

I just wanted some advice for mixing in a few cubic ft of peat into my beds... mix ratios, fertilizer use etc. Instead got the encyclopedia on world peat moss production.

[@ewellacres]

Hopefully it was helpful if not what info could have been helpful ad in for future videos?

[@RP-ic8gq]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@RP-ic8gq]

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[@ishaa5948]

Thanks. I didn't know about the salt content of coco coir. Maybe that's why some of my seeds haven't germinated. I'm going to try peat moss for starting seeds n see if it's better. I think that this is going to be great for my container garden in this FL heat. 🙏🧑🏽‍🌾

[@ewellacres]

I'm glad I was able to help

[@tzsteve33]

Most peat from Ireland comes from the south. The bog of Allen

[@shirleysunshine3319]

Just went to Lowes today and that same bag you are showing is now 10 dollars a bag! I live in the Biloxi MS area the cost has gone way up.

[@ewellacres]

Everything has significantly gone up in price unfortunately

[@daleandrews3552]

I wondered just how long it would take for Biden's tax & spend extravaganza to hit the average man buying everyday products at a hardware store like Lowe's. Now I know! Man, that was quick, because these comments are 3 months old. This is outside of the outrageous price we are paying for gas and groceries.

[@bendejo9235]

But it's still waay less than coconut coir.

[@donivanhummel3106]

For the most part you did a good job, but pete moss isn't neutral it's acidic. That's why you want to use it on raspberries and blueberries as opposed to asparagus or cabbage. OK you just touched on its acidity so good job lol

[@FoolyLiving]

So we have a pond next to our house and they mow the lawn and it ends up running into the pond. Near the edges of the pond its dark, dark black but you can tell its grass clippings. Is this material peat moss if I take a bunch of it and dry it out in the sun?

[@ewellacres]

Peat moss or sphagnum peat moss is a particular type of moss or other plant materials that is covered in a marshy bog under wet conditions for an extended period to help prevent decomposition of the material. This helps to set up the material in a special way to be particularly good at water retention due to the type of plant it is. Grass clipping will help add carbon material to the soil. It will help with water retention in the soil and be beneficial in helping to building a stronger soil profile. However it is not peat moss. The best equivalent I can use in similarity would be adding wet straw or dry straw to your soil beds. Even though it's not peat moss, it's very beneficial and it's free two grat things I say go for it.

[@1893Mauser]

Hey i have some old planters that have a log base, peat, compost, perlite combo. Its been super dry and i dont have anything planted. Couple of days ago a friend put out his cigarette in the planter. The next morning the whole dang thing was smoking and basically on fire throughout the whole planter. Be safe out there.

[@ewellacres]

I am so sorry to hear that. I live in the high desert with temperature can easily reach above 100 degrees. Wild fires are a major issue for us every year. It's no joke be safe out their and remember to hydrate.

[@mikefa5891]

We want to know how to use peat moss in the garden as your video title suggests - NOT to hear a history lecture on peat moss!

[@erikroehrdanz8840]

Agreed! Nobody wants to watch him fill a container with peat moss and fill it with water while he talks the whole time… 🤣

[@Username-es1iy]

It’s not that hard bro, he gave you all the pros and cons now u have to add it to your plan. Growing in soil? It’ll be a great water retention addition, sterile, wont largely affect your ph and it’ll add microbiology, SO if you’ve recycled your soil a few grows make sure you have good aeration or you’ll get water logged. Adding coarse perlite would be good idea It’s sterile so you can make your own seed starter cubes Check the ph before y use as you would with every media. Using it in hydro? Add perlite assuming 60/40 ratio

[@ewellacres]

I would say that is a great summation of the video.

[@TheMississauga333]

so i have access to peat moss under a bunch of spruce trees, the green is on top, but under is really nice dark soil, about 6 inches down, could i use this in my soil for my garden?

[@ewellacres]

Yes this soil would be great for a garden. Price needles break down more slowly than other mulches. Which is fine just something to keep in mind. When you go to harvest the soil careful not to dig too aggressively. Cutting major big roots could potentially damage the spruce.

[@lalithshorey]

Love it / only part missing how to use it

[@ewellacres]

Thankyou for the advice I do appreciate it.

[@deepwaters2334]

According to my research, the ph of peat moss is usually between 4.5-6.5. That is why it is recommended for blueberries, which like very acidic soil. If the peat moss is neutral, this is likely alkaline water seeping into it.

[@ewellacres]

The Ph for peat moss can very greatly based on ground water and also rainfall ph that therefore affects its. In my region of the US where I live my ground water and soil ph range on average from 7.5 to 8.2 as I live in a alkaline region. The joys in living in the the western desert of the US with low rainfall. You are correct with both of your assessments.

[@deepwaters2334]

@@ewellacres Thank you! What is your favorite medium for growing blueberries? I just planted some blueberries in some peat moss because the seller said my mushroom compost was too close to neutral or alkaline. I read pine bark is good. Have you tried planting blueberries in your area?

[@tiredofthiscrap3936]

19.97 now for the small bag

[@ewellacres]

In my local area I can buy a 3 cu ft bag for about $19 each. however I do buy in bulk which helps alot. The smaller quantities have gotten very expensive. Yea inflation.

[@tigeruealexander5097]

Peat Moss

[@joan-lisa-smith]

Neutral and used for water retention? It's acidic and often used to balance alkaline soil. If people don't know this and add it to already acid soil they're going to have a bad growing year.

[@ewellacres]

You are correct this is a mistake I made in the video. Thankyou for calling me out on it.

[@49bednar]

Good information but says nothing about HOW to use it.

[@samsunggalaxy3442]

If it is so wide spread and readily available why is it banned? (Uk)

[@ewellacres]

Several different sources and news articles explaining a new law recently passed in UK about the future ban of Peat moss in uk. And its only for home gardeners not commercial operations. www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/18/peat-sales-to-gardeners-in-england-and-wales-to-be-banned-by-2024 www.lancswt.org.uk/news/uk-government-confirms-total-ban-all-peat-based-gardening-products-will-not-be-implemented www.businessgreen.com/news/4087186/peats-sake-anger-government-ban-peat-gardening-products-deferred-2030 www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/news/government-confirms-ban-all-peat-based-gardening-products-will-not-be-implemented-until-2030 www.nationalworld.com/news/environment/what-is-peat-uk-garden-centre-ban-explained-why-is-it-damaging-and-where-to-buy-peat-free-compost-3240721 www.gov.wales/retail-sale-peat-horticulture-wales-end www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62069553.

[@just-in-case22]

@@ewellacres ... and have you read only one of the articles ? Due to climate change It is irresponsible if you still use peat moss.

[@sylviagarcia9897]

How to use.

[@ewellacres]

how you use peat moss is mix in or sprinkle on top to help with water retention of soil area especially helpful for full summer days with little rain.

[@32266ms]

Did you tell us how to use it? I missed that - that's what I tuned in for. Mix it in with what? Why did you start adding water. When do you mix it with Compost and Perlite and whatever else?

[@ewellacres]

Peat moss is used to help with water retention. When pear moss first comes in a bag it is often dry and dusty. Adding water helps to not be so dry and blow away. I personally added compost and soil along with perlite and vermiculite to make a good potting soil mix. If you have soil in the ground and just want to have better retention then just strait Peat moss works well

[@erikroehrdanz8840]

Peat moss may be banned for sale in the us by 2024 so you might have to smuggle it in in a couple of years… sorry!

[@ewellacres]

First the articles and announcements I have seen are to try and ban peat in the United Kingdom by 2024. NOT the United States by 2014. So get your facts right before you write. Second it was not to ban. It is an attempt by the green party of the uk to try and push for a voluntary ban by 2024 which has now been pushed for a hope of a voluntary ban by 2030. Meaning it is a educational campaign to try and gain support for this referendum sometime in the future. Good for them if they want to do it I wish them all the best. I live in the United States and so either way this wont affect me one bit. The peat moss I use comes from peat bogs in the US an primarily Canada which holds more then 25 percent of the worlds reserves. I am a gardener who is of the utmost thought process to be rooted in nature. Leave the world in a better place then when I got it. Having said that I am also a firm believer in that this world has an abundance of resources and as long as they are managed sustainably then I have no problem in living life to the fullest. Peat moss that I use is sourced from Canada and harvested and a lower rate then it is produced. Meaning it is harvested sustainable. If I can get coco coir harvested sustainable cool. I live in the cold northern rocky mountains of north America. I would rather get peat moss out of my own back yard that travels a very close distance reducing my carbon footprint on my own ground of earth. I see no point in buying a product grown in the south pacific that has been shipped half way around the world for me to use when I have a locally sourced product that is sustainably produced. I try and grow as locally sourced as possible. For me that is canadian peat moss for others it may very well be coco coir. If it works for you then I say roll with it. I do reccomend you check your spelling and facts though before you start typing. regardless thankyou for taking the time in watching my video it is much appreciated. I wish you the best.

[@cacmang42]

@@ewellacres How do we calculate the carbon trade off between the amount of carbon peat moss bogs contain and the transport of coco coir? There's other variables I'm missing. I'm trying to navigate this myself and it ain't a simple answer. If you look at the images of destroying an ecosystem to mine peatmoss, it just doesn't look right to destroy an ecosystem for the gardening purpose. Locally made compost seems like the best option for most growing, but that doesn't solve the drainage "I do reccomend you check your spelling and facts though before you start typing. " this also comes across as very rude.

[@saint438]

It’s 20.00 at Home Depot lol

[@ewellacres]

at the time when I made the video yes. That was pre covid though inflation has not been kind to prices lately.

[@marvinbrock960]

Deep Space 9? 😂

[@ewellacres]

yes some of my earlier videos did use that symphonic music.

[@tmmyjay]

MISLEADING TITLE- NO USEFUL INFORMATION HERE.

[@ewellacres]

Synapsis of video peat moss is from bogs from around the world. Helps with water retention. Add to garden to help with water retention tion for your garden. How is the title misleading?

[@tmmyjay]

@@ewellacres Your video suck dude. No practical info whatsoever.

[@premiercconstruction]

Get to the point

[@ewellacres]

thankyou for the advice I appreciate it.

[@commonmann3549]

I use bodies.👿

[@ewellacres]

But dad don't we eat the antelope? Yes son but let me explain. When we die our bodies become the grass and the antelope eat the grass. Thus completing the circle of life. -Animated Lion King- (The Good One)

[@bendejo9235]

I'm a peat moss guy. Coconut Coir is SO expensive. I like to argue with those who are against peat moss for environmental reasons...with the fact that coconuts come from third-world countries and are harvested by guys who climb 20-30 feet up a tree...without using any safety equimpment...and are paid 50-cents a day.

[@ewellacres]

Thats what I love about modern technology and availability is the shear amount of products available for use in the home garden and beyond.

[@ajitharavimusicvideos4666]

In those countries, the currency is not 'dollar', don't you know that yet?if they buy something , it is not dollar bill that they are paying it with . And also don't you know that they have special coconut climbing machine now.?

[@jmaegm]

Another Biden democratic video

[@ewellacres]

Thankyou for the comment I appreciate it.

[@edwindonald1]

And u believe big corp gov numbers lol..

[@ewellacres]

it is the sources we have available to use so baring me going out and gathering the info myself it is the best available at current time.

[@ChrisM-cp3tz]

Sorry, but I really started to lose interest. It seems like you went way too deep explaining peat moss.

[@ewellacres]

It is a in-depth and high informative video. I would agree.