Re: peat moss
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] peat moss
- From: N* S*
- Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 13:07:00 -0500
I believe that the use of peat moss killed two rhodos of mine several years
ago. Even though I watered them in a drought, they developed a fungal
disease and wilted overnight. When I dug them up I discovered that the peat
moss they came in (from the nursery pot) had never gotten wet. I haven't
used peat moss since then.
You are far, far better off using compost.
Nancy S. (NYC, zone 6B)
>In a message dated 03/18/2001 9:14:00 AM Central Standard Time,
>msgardens@HOTMAIL.COM writes:
>
><< that there were still places that were as
> dry as can be, where I had not mixed enough to moisten the peat. Any ideas?
> Lynn >>
>
>
>Peat moss should not be use in new tree or shrub plantings.
>
>Paul
>
