Hidden within sphagnum moss, commonly known as peat moss, is an adsorbent material that can help us combat oil spills. A study by researchers from China presents a new bio-based oil adsorbent derived ...

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Learn about sphagnum moss uses in gardening and how it differs from peat moss. Sphagnum moss is a dead, dried, organic material sourced from bogs for garden use. Sphagnum moss is different from ...

The Brazilian rainforest is thought of as the world’s greatest “carbon sink”, yet our wet Irish peatlands store four times as ...

Best time to fertilize? Why is my grass yellow? Can I plant new grass? Neil Sperry answers your lawn care questions.

As wildfires continue to spread across the UK, campaigners are raising concerns following the government's announcement of further restrictions on peat burning.

One prominent North Carolina State University expert offers the most up-to-date information available on growing media.

Government proposes stricter heather burning restrictions, despite research showing controlled burns benefit carbon ...

Outside the Midlands, most peatlands in Ireland, especially in the West, are described as blanket bog. They form in areas ...

Campaigners warn that extending peat burning restrictions could heighten wildfire risk across UK uplands and harm rural communities.