gardenkiller said:
Does it list a town in Iowa that they are claiming to be from? My job takes me all over the state, I can do some investigating for you. Let me know!
Markman Peat Corp
(Roberts Soil Company)
111 E 3rd St Ste 515, Davenport, IA 52801-1520
Contact Phone: (563) 322-1783
URL (web address): no entry
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I'm disgusted that a store is selling stuff they don't have a clue about and telling customers (me) "it is finely shredded Pine Bark mulch" when they don't have a clue. No web site, no e-mail contact. I tried calling Markman but I think it was after hours, though the message was a bit short: You have reached Markman Peat, please leave a message after the tone.
Also from Google:
Peat is an unconsolidated material composed of partially decomposed plant remains from a water-saturated environment such as a bog or fen. Total peat production in Iowa is small and limited to only a few sites. Last available production statistics for Iowa were 1988 when 15,000 tons was mined, valued at $433,000.
The stuff I got is not 'partially' decomposed - there is zero coarse material.
Hopefully, the guys will be at the store tomorrow and have some info for me. Ideally, they will say they will warn people it is worthless. Yeah, right, and Iggy will become a monk.
Mike