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title: "Peat moss layer in flower bed?? Totally clueless about outdoor…"
description: "Peat moss layer in flower bed?? Totally clueless about outdoor plants. I have extra peat moss from when we had to replant our grass. Would it be helpful or…"
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author: "Alyssa Barnette"
published: "2024-05-31T14:13:58.989103Z"
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# Peat moss layer in flower bed?? Totally clueless about outdoor…

_Posted by Alyssa Barnette on 2024-05-31_

Peat moss layer in flower bed??  
Totally clueless about outdoor plants. I have extra peat moss from when we had to replant our grass. Would it be helpful or detrimental to put a layer of this in my flower bed before putting mulch down?

I have  
Bobo hydrangea, peonies, lavender, Russian sage, sedum, alyssum, dianthus, forget me nots, weigelia, boxwoods

## 1 comment

### GreenThumb commented on 2024-06-04

Wow. You’re asking a lot there. I’d suggest doing your own research. I don’t say that to be rude. I’ll tell you where to start in scientific but basic ways…

Peat moss naturally lowers the ph of natural soil(lower=acidic) SO, what do those plants prefer?

If you spread it generally and thin most plants will benefit as most plants enjoy a slight acidic environment. Either way, unless it’s a young or newly planted seedling it’ll be okay.

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