What make peat moss such resistant to decomposition?

Peat moss is naturally acidic; a lot of decomposer bacteria cannot tolerate those conditions very well. Peat moss is also naturally found in conditions that often become anoxic. read more

Peat moss is also naturally found in conditions that often become anoxic. Anaerobic decomposition of peat is much slower than aerobic, and if the biomass accumulated outstrips anaerobes’ ability to decompose it, that biomass will tend to slowly increase over time. read more

Peat moss is very common in gardening so it is important to understand what it is, how it works and how to use it to make your plants thrive. There are many uses of peat moss, such as improving soil, starting seeds, adding it as an amendment, and more. Peat moss is excellent for making your garden more productive than ever. read more

Peat moss is dead fibrous material that forms when mosses and other living material decompose in peat bogs. The difference between peat moss and the compost gardeners make in their backyard is that peat moss is composed mostly of moss, and the decomposition happens without the presence of air, slowing the rate of decomposition. read more

Peat moss can hold up to 20 times its dry weight in water, so applying a layer of peat on your lawn can help you recover because it acts like a sponge. The peat moss absorbs water and grass that is in contact with the moist peat layer also absorbs some of this moisture. read more