Tag Archives: pleurocarps
A day at the Beach
This past week I took a few days from my normal shady seclusion and spent some time in the sun at Holden beach. Located on the southeastern shoreline of North Carolina, Holden is a small island of about 3.4 square … 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
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
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