Sphagnum Moss for Gardeners

Features of Sphagnum Moss

• Sphagnum moss is a great liner for hanging baskets.
• It holds a large quantity of water and is easy to wet
• The moss is very slow to rot down.
• Sphagnum moss is light and easy to work with.
• In bogs, sphagnum moss compacts down over the years to create peat.
• Florists use sphagnum moss to make wreaths.

Other uses of Sphagnum Moss

• As a mild antiseptic that inhibits bacteria growth, Sphagnum moss has some medicinal uses.
• It was used in massive quantities for dressing wounds during World Wars I and II.
• Sphagnum has traditionally been used for bedding, to pack wall cavities and it has been used to caulk boats.
• Sphagnum was once used as an ingredient in bread and provides the peaty flavour of whisky.

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