Are you looking for a new soil amendment for your garden? Join the ranks of gardeners using peat moss. It’s an easily ...

Among these varied soils lies one particularly intriguing type: peat soil. Also known as peat moss, bog peat, or simply peat, ...

Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation, created primarily from sphagnum mosses growing in bogs. It accumulates at a rate of 1-2mm per year as the moss slowly decays in the permanently ...

Yes, nano aquariums can be suitable for keeping small invertebrates, such as freshwater and seawater shrimps, or even just aquatic plants, the conservation experts say.

Peatlands are incredibly special habitats, made up of highly adapted plant species and home to a range of rare and important wildlife. They absorb carbon from the atmosphere and lock it up in peat.

She never considered using peat. Traditionally, peat fires were used to dry malted barley. "Extracting peat to burn is not sustainable. Peatlands are created over a very long time. They are a ...

The international team of scientists turned to microscopic pollen and spores found in the peat for answers. Fossilized pollen is indicative of a particular span of geologic time, so its presence ...

The last remaining fragment of intact peat mire in the South-West Leading garden retailers are still failing to stop the sale of peat in compost despite pressure from the government and campaigners.

Environmental activists sprayed red paint on Finland's parliament building on Wednesday to protest against the peat industry, sparking strong criticism from politicians. Activists from Extinction ...

Sphagnum moss "speed bumps" are being planted across the slopes of a nature reserve in the Peak District. Hundreds of thousands of green strips will slow water's progress down the inclines of ...

The Best Aquariums in the U.S. As they transport us to underwater landscapes, aquariums provide a soothing experience for many visitors. The dark rooms, lit by soft light emanating from the tanks ...