Consider this a request for all contributors, please advise that every gardener finds alternatives to peat. It is critical that we conserve this precious resource in order to fight climate change and preserve vital unique habitat.
We do address the concerns in this article. And we do suggest using an alternative for large projects.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/peat-moss-information.htm
Do you sell long stem artificial flowers
No, we do not sell anything, unfortunately. We only offer gardening information!
It would greatly improve your platform if you provided diagrams/photo with the text directions. There are many folks that learn/understand visual better than text. Thank you for your consideration on behalf of learning disabled people.
Thank you for sending us your suggestion.
I will forward your idea to our editor.
If you care about gardens and plants, then surely you care about the bigger world of nature? Peat harvesting is proven to wreak damage in so many ways. This is a quick run-down of why peat extraction is so damaging and how to find alternatives that support the plants without destroying bio-diversity. I do hope you will reconsider your advice. Many thanks, Clare Hughes
Yes, we do get inquiries such as this, quite often.
Ultimately, though, we must provide information for ALL gardeners and preferences. Some applications (such as Venus fly traps, for example) cannot survive outside of a peat bog setting.
However, we do offer information on alternatives, as well.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/peat-moss-alternatives.htm
Hi, I have written a couple of follow-up emails to an original exchange with one of your employees about helping a prisoner start an educational gardening program at the prison but I have not heard back from anyone, which has been disappointing to me and my prison friend. Please let me know if there is any interest in working with this very gardening-sophisticate inmate. The supervisory staff at the prison would look kindly on any support you might be willing/able to offer.
That would be difficult to manage for us, but you could try your local extension group. They have free materials online and in their office and can answer questions. Here is how to contact them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
We do select several community sponsorships each year from submitted applications.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/school-community-garden-sponsorship
I can find no info on your website which state or plant zone you are based out of? Some info, like for houseplants, applies everywhere. Outside gardening may or may not be accurate or complete, depending on zone of source vs zone of reader. I have found it helpful to know source location, so I can make adjustments if needed. Nice site though.
The articles are written by people who are located in different regions of the U.S. However, they are written with the plant's hardiness in mind, not where the author lives. For example, if the article says the plant is hardy in zones 4 to 8, and you live in zone 7, you know that plant will do well for you. (Once in a while I see an article without the hardiness zones listed, unfortunately, but they are easy to look up.) Our articles are based on university information from Cooperative Extension Services in each state.
I'm glad you are enjoying the site!
Black Kadapha limestone flags despite being treated look a dirty grey most of the time until it rains. I want them to look black all the time. Can I use a paint that will give that effect/finish plse? Thank you
Sure! This is common practice and will help you to restore the look.