peat moss
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Coconut fibers broken down by millipedes may serve as a sustainable replacement for peat moss, a material commonly used to start seedlings but often sourced from fragile wetland ecosystems.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2025
To form the surface of a running track they were mixed with clay, peat moss, or ashes from burning coal, which held the surface together.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2024
Coir can be used as a substitute for peat moss and is commonly sold in highly compacted bricks.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
To grow one yourself, plant it in a well-draining potting mix with a pH range between 6.0 and 6.5, such as one amended with peat moss.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
Hernandez dumped a truckload of dirt in the driveway, and now they mixed it with peat moss before spreading it around the yard.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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