Installation
- Partial sun to full shade
- Clear the area of debris and weeds
- Smooth soil as much as possible
- Lightly wet both soil and bottom of moss
- Press moss firmly into place on soil and water thoroughly
- Step on moss to ensure good contact with soil (especially on edges)
- Follow watering recommendations
more detailed information on soil preparation
more detailed information on moss gardening
Water
For best results
- 1-3 months - Water lightly (3-4 minutes) and frequently (2-3 times daily during daylight hours)
- 3-12 months - continue watering regimen if you want moss to spread and become thicker
- Moss is very drought tolerant once established (3-6 months)
more detailed information on watering moss
Light
- Thuidium prefers partial sun to full shade
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