DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
PLANT CLASSIFICATION
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Question
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Gardeners use peat moss for all of the following reasons except:
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to retain moisture in soil
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to add acid to soil
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to slow down decomposition
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to increase the pH of soil
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Peat moss is an important component of most potting soils and seed starting mediums. It holds several times its weight in moisture, and releases the moisture to the plants roots as needed. It also holds onto nutrients so that they aren’t rinsed out of the soil when you water the plant.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most significant disadvantages of peat moss are that it’s too acidic for non-acid-loving plants, it’s not renewable, and it doesn’t have any nutrients. The upside to peat moss is it’s sterile and free of weed seeds; however, weeds can still grow in peat moss once you start using it and it’s exposed to the elements.
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