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From the lens Moss Gardening.

  • Pam Apr 28, 2012 @ 1:52 pm | delete
    I am trying to grow moss on the west side of my house on the concrete over the window wells where I keep my plants in the winter. Can you tell me how I can attach any moss that I buy to the concrete?
  • relache May 12, 2012 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    Not all moss is going to cling to concrete. I found some in my yard that was on a cinder block and have successfully gotten it to grow on other blocks. A different type of moss likes the bricks. You're going to have to find a moss in your area that 1) likes concrete surfaces and 2) likes the intense sun that can come with being in a western-facing location.
  • patti Mar 8, 2012 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    Something is digging up my moss - squirrels perhaps? What can I do to stop these pests?
  • relache Mar 9, 2012 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    I find it's most often squirrels, especially if you have small but deep holes. Really it's pretty easy to replace the moss and the holes will heal themselves. As for deterring squirrels, all I can suggest is putting wire mesh down over your moss, that's about all they won't get through.
  • BlueCatCopy Feb 29, 2012 @ 8:38 am | delete
    I like the idea of making it grow on existing sculptures. Clever!
  • wolfie10 Nov 20, 2011 @ 3:39 am | delete
    nice follow up lens on the first moss lens
  • EmmaCooper Oct 31, 2010 @ 3:37 am | delete
    I've always wanted a moss garden :)
  • Lindley Apr 2, 2010 @ 9:47 am | delete
    Fantastic collection of info! Thanks so much. I have a mossy area in my little townhouse yard that I'm going to encourage and weed.
  • gardenesse Feb 22, 2010 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    On your original lens, you mentioned the use of powdered milk. Could you elaborate on that please? After dusting an area with the powder milk, do you then spread the creamy moss mixture? Been wanting to do a moss garden for many years, even had the buttermilk recipe and just never got around to it. Thanks
  • Mark Hayden Dec 20, 2009 @ 11:37 am | delete
    We have wild moss starting to grow all over our yard and would like to get it established for good. What should we do to protect it in the winter months and haw can we protect it in the summer heat?
  • relache Jan 3, 2010 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    I really just let my moss do its natural thing with the seasons. Moss has its own active and dormant cycles and they often don't seem to match with the seasons. Keeping other weeds and grasses from growing where you want the moss to get established is the best thing to encourage it.
  • WritingforYourWealth May 22, 2009 @ 2:04 am | delete
    Thanks for the information. I have moss growing in my yard even in places where there is direct sunlight all day. I hate mowing so I definitely dig the idea of replacing that pesky grass with moss. ;)
  • NatureMaven Apr 30, 2009 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    I never knew about moss gardeners. I thought moss just happened. *****
  • darlkay52 Feb 8, 2009 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    Really neat lens. When I can find it (here on the prairie!) I like to place it around my water features and in my shade garden.
  • d-artist Jan 14, 2009 @ 9:27 am | delete
    our huge shaded backyard is noting but moss where the grass use to grow...I love it, but can't find anything to spray for the dandilions though...my husband weedwacks them and it takes all day...funny my indoor Bonsais can't seem to keep the moss, yet my whole yard grows wild...5*
  • relache Jan 2, 2009 @ 2:49 pm | in reply to bob | delete
    Bob, you'll do much better getting moss from a garden center in your local area. That way you can get moss that is acclimated to the weather and conditions where you live.
  • bob Jan 2, 2009 @ 7:29 am | delete
    i love moss and want to start a garden
    can you sell moss?
  • seegreen Dec 10, 2008 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    I've always loved moss, I had no idea there were others out there! I don't moss garden in any conscious way, but I do leave it alone when I see it. Beautiful stuff!
  • Beas Nov 15, 2008 @ 5:44 am | delete
    Moss...
    Moss seems to be one of the most succesful organisms.
    I have always respected moss,
    also because, despite of all the succes they have had,
    moss always stayed very normal, just moss..
    (free to the Dutch stand up comedian Theo Maassen)

    Like your lenses both! I have moss in my livingroom, in pots that is.. :)
  • Squidaddle Nov 6, 2008 @ 12:23 am | delete
    Who ever heard of such a thing? Apparently, I've been hiding under a moss-covered rock somewhere. Thanks for the lens!
  • Clairwil Jun 28, 2008 @ 7:31 am | delete
    The buttermilk thing sounds like a great idea. I'm going to try it on my moss today.
  • relache Jun 12, 2008 @ 10:36 am | delete
    Gina, the only way to get rid of weeds without kiling the moss is to pull them up. Take it in small little rounds of weed-pulling so it doesn't overwhelm you. Use a skinny week tool to help get the weed roots out of the ground when you do it. That way, once the weeds are pulled, the moss will really discourage their regrowth.
  • Gina Jun 12, 2008 @ 8:20 am | delete
    My yard is predominately shaded with a lot of moss. Is there a way I can discourage weeds without killing my moss. The yard is WAY too big to pluck the weeds out.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Feb 11, 2008 @ 11:34 pm | delete
    I love having a moss garden in the The bathroom to make a more natural feel.I think the moisture amd indirect sunlight help the moss to stay healthy.
  • relache May 8, 2007 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Dorothy, the crazy quilt method and pinching out weeds has just been working great for me. Slow and steady is a good technique for moss growing!
  • Dorothy May 8, 2007 @ 9:02 am | delete
    Great site! I have taken seminars at the local public garden on moss that had less interesting information than you have here! Am growing a moss garden myself (by the crazy quilt method) and pinching out weeds with my fingers.
  • Liz May 6, 2007 @ 7:55 am | delete
    Excellent coverage (tee hee) of the moss topic!! I am trying to transplant some of mine between my brick walk ways. Wish me luck!!
    Thanks so all the advice and motivating pictures.
  • relache Mar 13, 2007 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Yay, Carlos! I've definitely been surprised by how many people like moss... and now I'm up to two lenses about the topic too. I guess moss interest is really like moss... it just sort of creeps up and grows on you!
  • Carlos Mar 13, 2007 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Hi! I'm from Spain and i've just begin my own little moss garden in my house. I find your page fantastic. There are many more people that like moss that i figured! I will visit your space in the net often
  • relache Mar 5, 2007 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    Thanks! I was just outside weeding the moss farm this AM and things are looking great for this year. Be sure to come back and see how it goes!
  • SmartWeb Mar 5, 2007 @ 8:14 am | delete
    Your Moss Saga has been added to the Squidbook Directory! Come by and see it there... and be sure to add any other works you have going. We love these lenses. Very interesting!

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