My Raised Bed Dirt Dries Out Too Fast What Can I Do

Question

I bought the soil at a landscaping place they said it was for gardens but I just can’t keep it moist for my new plants I added peat moss

Answer 1

Peat moss will, likely, make the situation worse! In fact, this is probably why the soil loses moisture so fast. Once peat dries out, it becomes hydrophobic. Once this happens, it will be hard to get it to absorb much water.

For this reason, I prefer coco-coir. Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/peat-moss-alternatives.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/planting-in-coco-peat-media.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/building-a-sustainable-garden-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/garden-soil-information.htm