Category Archives: Moss Education
Growing a Greener World
In June of 2012 Moss and Stone Gardens became the focus of a fantastic television series, Growing a Greener World. Hosted by Joe Lampl’ and broadcast nationally on PBS stations, GGWTV has become known for it’s appealling coverage of a … Continue reading
When is the best time to plant moss?
Mosses are evergreen plants. They will grow year round as long as moisture and sunlight are available at the same time. Photosynthesis is possible even below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Mosses do not have a seasonal growth habit, instead their dormancy comes … Continue reading
Dividing and Fragmenting Mosses
The best way to propagate moss is by taking a larger piece and dividing it into smaller pieces, then transplanting them apart from one another and encouraging them to grow together. Once moss has covered a surface it will begin adding … Continue reading
Harvesting Moss from Stone
Dear David, can moss be taken from rocks, even if frozen during the winter? Thanks for your help, Tom. Dear Tom, your question is not so simple to answer. Mosses have a natural anti-freeze that allows them to survive … Continue reading
Help my moss is turning black!
Dear David, I have had an outdoor waterfall and pond for about 10 years. The moss is beautiful, growing on the majority of rocks closest to the waterfall. Each year it seems to increase, with no special care from me, … Continue reading
Transplanting Polytrichum and Atrichum mosses
Hi David, I recently discovered your site and have been grateful for all the information. I’ve been having some trouble growing moss in my garden and was hoping you might have some advice. A month ago I discovered a large … Continue reading
Moss Man speaks–lawn bad, moss good–moss rocks
The most common question I receive about moss gardening is from people who have decided to give up on their grass lawn in shady areas where naturally occurring mosses have crept in. They ask, “How do I eliminate the remaining … Continue reading
When and how-to water moss
Pre-script: Over the last month, Moss and Stone Gardens Moss and Stone Gardens; has been sharing information about moss–understanding growth rates, preparing soils, how-to collect mosses, and this post about watering moss. This series are actually steps in the process … Continue reading
Understanding the growth rate of pleurocarps versus acrocarps
Anyone who has tried to start a moss lawn knows mosses are slow growing. Most people understand this, but many don’t understand why or just how slow is slow. Mosses are very primitive plants without a higher evolved … Continue reading
Preparing soils for moss–a clean slate
At Moss and Stone Gardens we are often asked how to start a moss lawn where there is nothing but dirt covered with leaves and other debris. Below, David Spain, provide a clear understanding on what is needed to begin … Continue reading