Assertion: peat's capacity | /r/CapableOf | hold water
Facets:
value: like a sponge
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: In Dr. Chalker-Scott's publication, The Myth of Permanent Peatlands, she explains "peat moss has an amazing capacity to hold water like a sponge, slowly releasing it as the surrounding soil dries out.
text: When mixed with soil, this premium grade soil conditioner can increase your soil’s capacity to hold both water and nutrients.
text: Peat is also a very consistent medium for growing plants, with the capacity to hold on to water and dissolved nutrients to just the right degree, letting go of excess when required.