Peat moss has a unique ability to support healthy, thriving plants. It helps keep nutrients and water available for plant growth — two of the biggest success factors for gardeners. Its consistent quality makes it a great ingredient in growing media mixes.

Yes. The Veriflora certification assures consumers that peat producers have applied best management practices, managed by SCS Global Services, a sustainability service provider and third party certifier. SCS’ Responsibly Managed Peatlands program consists of an annual on-site audit, where SCS examines policies and procedures, conducts site visits and interviews workers to ensure conformance to the standard. Post-harvest restoration and rehabilitation of peatlands is a significant part of the certification process.

In addition to adhering to the Veriflora standards necessary for certification and being subject to strict governmental regulations and policies to support the conservation of peatlands, Scotts Canada participates in the Canadian national database for restored peatlands, applies the Moss Layer Transfer Technique when closing its harvesting sites wherever possible and adopts alternative options such as tree planting when restoration is not appropriate.