peat moss

Translations

peat mossnoun
peat mosses
pl
sphaigneTerme courant en horticulture pour la mousse de sphaigne utilisée comme amendement du sol ou pour le rempotage.
Gardeners often use peat moss to improve soil structure and retain moisture.
Les jardiniers utilisent souvent de la sphaigne pour améliorer la structure du sol et retenir l'humidité.
Additional translations
tourbe de sphaigneEmploi surtout en horticulture pour désigner le produit de culture; moins courant que « sphaigne ».

Definitions

peat mossnoun
A type of moss that grows in boggy areas and is often used as a soil conditioner or for packing plants.
Gardeners often use peat moss to improve soil structure and retain moisture.
A mass of partially decayed plant material, primarily composed of sphagnum moss, that accumulates in bogs and is used as a fuel or soil amendment.
Peat moss is harvested from bogs and used in horticulture for its ability to retain water and nutrients.