Peat bogs are so wet, and contain so little oxygen, that when plants die and fall into the bog, they’re unable to decompose. That means that all the carbon is kept in the wetland, rather than being released as the organic matter breaks down. But when drained or mined, peat bogs go from being a carbon sink to a carbon source, releasing centuries of carbon into the atmosphere. In this reel, find out what you can do instead as a home gardener. SUBSCRIBE to planet maine at mainepublic.org/planetmain

If you've ever filled your raised beds with peat moss because that's what everyone says to do, this video is going to give you a different perspective. I've decided to stop using peat moss and today I'm going to explain to you why you should too. In this video, we are going to go over the three reasons why we should all STOP using peat moss, and the best alternative to use. Peat Moss isn’t the only mistake you can make with your soil. Check out this video to learn more about what mistakes to avo