Wilson Native Plants Lab

Organic Amendments

Using Compost as an Alternative and/or Amendment
to Peat-based Media

refereed publications

Carapezza*, G., S.B. Wilson, M. McMillian, and M. Thetford. 2025. Effects of container substrate composition on the growth and performance of Garberia heterophylla, a Native Xeric Species. Horticulturae. 11(8), 982. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11080982
Danielson, H.E., S.B. Wilson, R.K. Schoellhorn, and P.J. Stoffella. 2004. Container and field-evaluation of Gaillardia pulchella production in compost-based media. Comb. Proc. Inter. Plant Prop. Soc. 54:77-82.
Wilson, S.B.,and P.J. Stoffella (2006). "Using Compost for Container Production of Ornamental Wetland and Flatwood Species Native to Florida." Native Plants Journal 7(3): 293-300.
Wilson, S.B., L.K. Mecca, et al. (2004). "Using Compost for Container Production of Ornamental Hammock Species Native to Florida." Native Plants Journal 5(2): 186-194.
Wilson, S.B., L.K. Mecca, et al. (2004). "Evaluation of compost as a Viable Medium Amendment for Containerized Perennial Production." Acta Horticulturae 659 (2): 697-703.
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2003). "Compost Amend Media and Irrigation System Influence Containerized Perennial Salvia." J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 128(2): 260-268.
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2002). "Development of compost-based media for containerized perennials." Scientia Horticulturae 93: 311-320.
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2001). "Use of Compost as a Media Amendment for Containerized Production of Two Subtropical Perennials." Journal of Environmental Horticulture 19(1): 37-42.
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2001). "Evaluation of Compost as an Amendment to Commercial Mixes used for Container-grown Golden Shrimp Plant Production." HortTechnology 11(1): 31-35.
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2001). "Containerized Perennials Make Good Use of Compost." BioCycle: 59-61.
Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, et al. (2001). "Compost-Amended Media For Growth and Development of Mexican Heather." Compost Science & Utilization 9(1): 60-64.

non-refereed publications

Wilson, S.B., Stoffella, P.J., (2005). "Making the Most of Compost." Ornamental Outlook. 8: 24-25.
Hunter, E. (2001). "Capitalizing With Compost." Ornamental Outlook. 10: 24.
(2001). "Research shows compost a viable growing medium." American Nurseryman. 194: 16.