Hidden within sphagnum moss, commonly known as peat moss, is an adsorbent material that can help us combat oil spills. A study by researchers from China presents a new bio-based oil adsorbent derived ...

The abundance of organic matter in peat soil contributes to its dark coloration and spongy, fibrous texture. Excellent Water ...

Learn about sphagnum moss uses in gardening and how it differs from peat moss. Sphagnum moss is a dead, dried, organic material sourced from bogs for garden use. Sphagnum moss is different from ...

They are characterized by spongy peat deposits — consisting of partially decomposed organic matter — acidic waters and a floor covered by thick carpet of moss, according to the U.S ...

"Take your fingers and go, boom boom boom boom," he says, demonstrating how to pack a mixture of peat moss, dirt, lime, perlite and other components into galvanized metal boxes equipped with a lever.

Three of four U.S. Army soldiers were found dead in Lithuania a week after their armored vehicle sunk into a peat bog. What is a bog? What to know ...