Tag Archives: collecting moss
High Hopes
I spend a fair amount of time observing the small and tiny features in the landscape. I suppose that comes with the territory of being a moss gardener. To fully study mosses it is necessary to see them up … 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
How to collect moss
Mosses can be collected by scooping, scraping, or raking. The technique for collection depends on the type of moss–acrocarp or pleurocarp ACROCARPS Acrocarps are best collected by scooping after a rainfall. First, clean any loose debris and weed the moss as … Continue reading
Moss Rocks! – Collecting moss
Failing mosses being colonized by appropriate species. Dear David Spain, My husband and I have collected moss from around the neighborhood and have transplanted it into an area where we are creating a moss garden. For a while it seemed as … Continue reading