On Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:52:03 +0000, Jamie T
wrote:


Hiya folks.

I'd like to have a go at making some Hypertufa pots. I've done a bit of
research online on what i need, and the only thing that has stumped me
is "Peat moss".

In my attempt to do a bit more research i've discovered that Sphagnum
moss is sometimes called Peat moss. Also Wikipedia states "A
distinction is made between sphagnum moss, the live moss growing on top
of a peat bog on one hand, and sphagnum peat moss (North American usage)
or sphagnum peat (British usage) on the other, the latter being the
decaying matter underneath"

Now i'm really confused! A couple of videos that i've seen show people
using what looks to me to be plain peat. But i was under the impression
that the use of peat generally in gardening is frowned apon, so can't
imagine being able to walk into my local garden centre and pick up a big
bag of it!

Any ideas?

Many thanks

Jamie

I call sphagnum and peat moss the same thing. Always
have....interchangeable terms...

Some plants like it. Depending on the plant.

Disclaimer: Not an expert, just a habit of calling them the same.