peat moss
noun
1
: sphagnum moss that has become compacted with other plant debris to form peat (see peat entry 1 sense 1a)
When harvested from the bog, peat moss dries out quickly and is turned into amendments meant to improve drainage and retain moisture in soils.—
Kim Pokorny
Kim PokornyThe area was so full of peat moss, the construction crew had to dig down three metres to find solid footing for bridge abutments.—Elise Stolte
Elise Stolte2
: dried and processed peat used especially as a soil amendment (see amendment sense 3)
Many commercial potting soil contains peat moss, commonly sourced from bogs in Canada, which are exceptional carbon sinks.—Paige Curtis
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To provide blueberries with an acidic growing medium, plant them in a mixture of 50% peat moss and 50% potting soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Amendments such as peat moss or fertilizer are not necessary to add to the backfill.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Understanding Potting Soil Composition Potting soil is made from a conglomerate of organic matter like peat moss, bark, perlite, and sometimes compost.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Miracle-Gro Houseplant Potting Mix contains perlite, sphagnum peat moss, fertilizer, a wetting agent and coir to help your indoor plants grow.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Amendments such as peat moss or fertilizer are not necessary to add to the backfill.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Understanding Potting Soil Composition Potting soil is made from a conglomerate of organic matter like peat moss, bark, perlite, and sometimes compost.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Miracle-Gro Houseplant Potting Mix contains perlite, sphagnum peat moss, fertilizer, a wetting agent and coir to help your indoor plants grow.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peat moss
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“Peat moss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peat%20moss. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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