So this may be a bit of a random question, but had anyone ever noticed any differences in brands of peat moss for trapping? I've always used the premier (green bag from lowes) with great success, but just saw rural king carries a brand called lambert for 10 bucks a bale cheaper than lowes, and didn't know if there is any difference between brands, or if peat is pretty much peat?

If something has worked for you in the past, even if it costs a bit more, Why switch? If it aint broke,dont fix it.

There is definitely a difference between brands. I use the same stuff as you and have been for a long time. It's good stuff that usually takes minimum drying.

I ran short one season and bought a different brand from the local hardware store. It was very wet and it stank. I stick with Premier now and make sure I have enough to last the season.

Premier is much better product, I've tried lambert before and there's a lot more junk in it. I presift before the season and there's a lot more waste with lambert. Just my experience

I got a cube from tractor supply and I don’t even need to sift it . Really clean !

I have found over the years that some brands of peat have much more waste than others, like bark, sticks, vines, leaves and other debris that takes away from your end volume.

I have always sifted through all the bulk peat that I need to use and store. I never use it directly from a bale without first drying it.

I have been surprised to find how much volume is lost due to filler material some companies leave in their peat to establish their bulk weight/volume in some brands.

Premier is one of the better peats available in my experience and what is most sold locally. Sifting and drying the peat is important for your best end use results.

Some may be surprised how much moisture is in a bale of peat. I have gone to cutting open all my bales that I buy in the Spring on the top of each bale.

This really helps to allow the bale to breathe and wick out much of the moisture over the hot summer months.These are kept under roof of course.

When I am ready to bulk sift the peat, it saves me time when I go into the drying process to ensure it is bone dry.

I make containers of pure peat and I save some peat to mix 50/50 with my wax dirt that I make. It all needs to be dry for the waxing process.