Peat moss is the result of accumulated plant and animal material, which has decomposed in a water saturated, low oxygen environment over a period of thousands of years. Peat is valued in the horticultural industry both for its impressive water holding capacity, and also for its humus rich nature.

For the simple fact that the treated effluent that will now come out of your septic system will be more pure (99.9% of harmful bacteria will be eliminated) and environmentally superior to the effluent byproduct of a conventional system. Filtering (cleaning) the septic tank’s effluent (wastewater that comes from your home) is the main “job” of a septic system and an important one, especially if your property has a well. See similar questions...

The main function of a septic system is to take all the wastewater (from showers, tubs, sinks, washroom and toilets) that comes out of the house, clean it and then send it back down into the ground’s water table. The first step is to store all the wastewater in a holding tank, also known as the septic tank. In the septic tank the heavy waste matter (sludge) settles to the bottom of the tank. See similar questions...

with any septic system its life depends on how the system is used or abused by the occupying family. A conventional septic system, using layers of sand and gravel to filter the effluent might last 15-20 years. All conventional systems fail because the filtering bed (disposal field) becomes so saturated with bacteria and biomat scum that it can no longer effectively filter the septic tank’s effluent. At this point you are looking at a $30-$40,000 replacement cost. See similar questions...

To the benefit of the homeowner and local townships, on April 8, 2005, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) approved the use of peat moss biofilter technology for the alteration of systems that have failed and need to be replaced. See similar questions...

In the meantime, you can try the Kyoto spores available at many nurseries. You can get a tree that already has moss on it (hopefully, locally grown). You can try transplanting moss from other locations, such as a damp and shady spot on the other side of your house. You can set your pots near a bonsai that has moss growing on it and hope that the wind will carry viable spores to your trees. See similar questions...

If the moss build-up is slight, you can leave it. If it is severe, you can apply a solution of zinc sulphate mixed with hot water. Do not pressure wash the roof. See similar questions...

While the area's flora is typical of central Europe (Czech Republic, Austria etc…), the current flora may not be represented in the peat as thru the times of forming, our peat beds were covered with fresh water and many of the botanical species may not be in existence today. Although small in area, the Czech Republic is rich in varieties of flora. Just in bryophytes (moss) alone, around 848 species exist in the Czech Republic. See similar questions...

Determine if the cause is shade, poor drainage or poor nutrition. Undo the cause. (i.e. cut down the trees, improve the drainage and fertilize. See similar questions...

We'd love to provide information about how to glue everything to everything but there are just too many things. So we decided to focus on common household items. See similar questions...

For pre-existing conditions we recommend Shingle Shield Roof Cleaner, which is specifically designed to clean roofs prior to application of the roof protector strips. Other cleaning solutions may not be effective against these organisms, and may harm your roof or plants. See similar questions...

You may gather small quantities of branches, pine cones etc. for personal use. You may NOT gather large quantities of wood for firewood that is not to be used on site or gather other items in the forest which may affect wildlife habitat. See similar questions...

Moss is not fungus. Moss is the green spongy stuff that grows on the south side of trees and on the ground in shaded, damp areas. And, in some areas it also grows on roof membranes and shingles. Mosses reproduce via airborne spores. If a roof is covered with moist organic matter or soil, and if there are minerals and fixed nitrogen present in the dirt on the roof, mosses can grow from the spores that are carried there. See similar questions...

Drying Balneo peat breaks down cellular structure, which causes reduced ability to dissolve in water. It sterilizes the peat which reduces its overall effectiveness for therapy. In order to make dry peat absorb any water, it has to be ground to very fine dust particles. While drying (or freeze drying) would reduce the cost of transport and warehousing, Torf Krasno opposes such "cost reduction" as it lowers the quality of products and goes against the tradition of Czech Balneo therapy. See similar questions...

The most common are conditions related to pain treatment - mobility improvement, sports injuries, after surgery, etc. Also general heath maintenance - detoxification, immunity boost etc. See similar questions...

Our Balneo peat bath is the finest grain of our peat. It is 100% natural, unaltered Balneo peat and therefore suitable for body masks or packs or poultice or as a base for mixing of different mud wraps or masks. Our peat for thick layer body pack is coarser as it helps to maintain thick layer in warm body pack, but it is not suitable for bath. See similar questions...

Main difference is geologic terminology. While both start under similar circumstances (imperfect decomposition of botanical matter without or with greatly reduced oxygen presence. Saprox is found under deep layers of rocks or fresh water (bottom of lake under sediments). Peats are generally shallower and usually found under soil and layers of itself. Location will determine content and therefore effectiveness of the particular peloid. See similar questions...

Peat-free products are those which are not sourced from natural peat bogs and peatlands. Nowadays most garden centres sell peat free products. See similar questions...

When rain water comes in contact with Shingle Shield Roof Protector, a fungistat and effective drying agent is released, zinc oxide. This agent is meant to inhibit the growth of algae, fungus, or moss – not kill it. See similar questions...