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One simple mix is to combine two parts peat moss and one part coarse perlite.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2024
Addition of Carbon-Rich Materials: After each use, carbon-rich materials such as sawdust, coconut coir, or peat moss are added to the solid waste in the composting chamber.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 15 May 2024
Then dunk some peat moss in water to the point of saturation, mingle your date seeds within its fibers, and place moss and seeds inside a sealed plastic bag at room temperature.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 25 May 2024
Cover Material Storage: This space or compartment stores cover materials, such as sawdust or peat moss, which are added to the solids container after each use to aid in composting and odor management.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 15 May 2024
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First Known Use
1848, in the meaning defined above
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“Peat moss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peat%20moss. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
peat moss
noun
: sphagnum
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