MOSS
VARIETIES
FOR THE
GARDEN
MOSS VARIETIES FOR THE GARDEN
MOSS VARIETIES FOR THE GARDEN FELATED TOPICS
TYPES OF MOSS GROUND COVER
MOSS VARIETIES FOR THE GARDEN LINKS
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SECTION 1
MOSS
VARIETIES
FOR THE
GARDEN
There are a few moss varieties that are especially popular for
home cultivation.
•Sheet moss is very easy to grow and can withstand foot traffic,
making it an excellent choice for a lawn alternative or breakup
between paving stones.
•Ceratodon moss is also good between stones.
•Cushion moss grows up to form a ball-like structure that changes
color from dry to wet, making it a good choice for a more
moss-centric garden.
•Rock cap moss clings to stones. It’s good for mossy gardens or
accents on stones in flower gardens.
•Haircap moss grows relatively tall and looks like a tiny forest.
It provides a good height contrast against other moss.
•Fern moss is fast-growing and strong and another good grass
alternative in shady yards.
Now that you know a little more about moss for gardens, why not
experiment with growing some for your landscape.
Moss Varieties for the Garden
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/moss-types-for-gardens.htm
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SECTION 2
MOSS
VARIETIES
FOR THE
GARDEN
RELATED
TOPICS
Sphagnum Moss Vs. Sphagnum
Peat Moss: Are Sphagnum Moss
And Peat Moss The Same
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/sphagnum-moss-vs-sphagnum-peat-moss.htm
Irish Moss Plants - Growing Irish Moss In the Garden
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/irish-moss/growing-irish-moss-plants.htm
Moss Gardens - Tips For Growing Moss In Your Garden
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/growing-moss-gardens.htm
Spike Moss Care: Information And Tips For Growing Spike Moss Plants
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/spike-moss/spike-moss-care.htm
Peat Moss And Gardening - Information About Sphagnum Peat Moss
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/peat-moss-information.htm
Moss As Lawn Substitute: How To Grow A Moss Lawn
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/moss-lawn/how-to-grow-a-moss-lawn.htm
How To Kill Weeds Not Moss – Removing Weeds From Moss Gardens
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/removing-weeds-from-moss-gardens.htm
Is Ball Moss Bad For Pecans – How To Kill Pecan Ball Moss
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/pecan/is-ball-moss-bad-for-pecans.htm
Moss And Terrariums: Tips On Making Moss Terrariums
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/making-moss-terrariums.htm
Moss Propagation: Learn About Transplanting And Propagating Moss
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/propagating-moss.htm
Is Yogurt Good For Moss – How To Grow Moss With Yogurt
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/how-to-grow-moss-with-yogurt.htm
What Is Moss Graffiti: How To Make Moss Graffiti
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/making-moss-graffiti.htm
What Is Moss Campion - Moss Campion Plant Info
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/moss-campion.htm
Keeping Moss Indoors: Care For Growing Moss Indoors
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/growing-moss-indoors.htm
Container Grown Moss – How To Grow Moss In A Pot
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/container-grown-moss.htm
Blended Moss Information – How To Make And Establish A Moss Slurry
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/how-to-make-a-moss-slurry.htm
Learn About The History Of Moss Roses
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/tbt/history-of-moss-roses
6 Easy Plants To Grow In Shade Gardens
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/trends/6-easy-plants-to-grow-in-shade-gardens
Peat Moss Alternatives: What To Use Instead Of Peat Moss
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/peat-moss-alternatives.htm
What Is Spanish Moss: Learn About Trees With Spanish Moss
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/spanish-moss/what-is-spanish-moss.htm
Tips To Get Rid Of Moss In The Garden And On The Lawn
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
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SECTION 3
TYPES OF
MOSS
GROUND
COVER
Highlighting a path, covering bare areas and adding low-growing texture
are just a few great uses of moss as ground cover.
Quick to spread, low-growing and non-invasive, moss makes an ideal ground
cover for shady areas. Once properly established, it also requires minimal
care. Different types of moss are suited for different applications, such
as filling in a stone path or creating a moss lawn. The different varieties
also offer different colors, heights and textures, depending on your
landscape needs.
Hypnum
One of the most common types of moss, hypnum grows best in the shade. It is
recommended for areas with either low or moderate traffic. A very low-growing
moss, hypnum is ideal for many uses, including creating an entire moss "lawn."
It is also commonly used along paths, and grows well between stones and around
other plants. It will not tolerate direct afternoon light.
Leucobryum
Leucobryum, also known as Cushion moss, grows in clumps and is one of the few
mosses that will tolerate partial or afternoon sun. Although it can tolerate
some sun, Leucobryum grows better in shade. Rather than a deep or medium green,
cushion moss is light green with a silvery cast at the edges.
Polytrichum
Hair cap moss, or polytrichum, earns its name from its shaggy appearance with
hair or needle-like extensions. It grows well in medium shade, and will tolerate
some sunlight. Polytrichum also likes to grow in sand rather than in dense soils.
It is a deep forest green and is great for adding visual interest and texture
without adding height. It also works well planted as a border along lower growing
mosses.
Dicranum
Commonly known as rock cap moss, dicranum is perfect for rock gardens or gravel
areas because it will grow on top of rocks and boulders. It will also grow in
soil, however, and is commonly used as a ground cover in place of grass. Dicranum
thrives in the shade. It is a rich medium green and requires little care once
established.
Types of Moss Ground Cover
https://www.gardenguides.com/96100-types-moss-ground-cover.html
The Bryophytes
(Mosses and liverworts)
http://www.theplantlist.org/browse/B/
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SECTION 4
MOSS
VARIETIES
FOR THE
GARDEN
LINKS
7 Main Types of Moss From Around the World
https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-moss/
15 Popular Types Of Moss Plants
(Scientific Names + Photos)
https://gardeningbank.com/types-of-moss/
19 Types of Mosses For Your Garden
https://www.trees.com/shrubs-and-bushes/moss
20 Types of Moss to Consider for
Your Next Garden Project
https://morningchores.com/types-of-moss/
21+ Different Types Of Moss
| Pictures + Care
https://www.mymydiy.com/types-of-moss/
30+ Different Types of Moss
(And Most Common Moss Species)
https://www.plantsnap.com/plantblog/types-of-moss/
30+ Popular Types Of Mosses
With Names, Pictures and Their Uses
https://farmfoodfamily.com/types-of-moss/
Difference between Liverworts and Mosses
https://www.majordifferences.com/2014/04/difference-between-liverworts-and-mosses.html#.XW4WaRvsY2w
Edible Moss
https://www.survivalsullivan.com/edible-moss/
Moss Facts
https://www.hunker.com/13427944/plants-types-of-moss
Plant Divisions: Mosses, Liverworts and Hornworts
https://tentativeplantscientist.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/plant-divisions-mosses-liverworts-and-hornworts/
Types of moss in the UK:
what they are and where to find them
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2018/07/types-of-moss-in-the-uk/
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Floriography
FLOWER MEANINGS
DICTIONARY FROM
A TO Z: THE
SECRET VICTORIAN
ERA LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
https://www.gardeningchannel.com/flower-meanings-dictionary-from-a-to-z-the-secret-victorian-era-language-of-flowers/
List
of
Mosses
https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-mosses-2075729
Blended Moss Information
How To Make And Establish A Moss Slurry
get moss to grow in difficult locations
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/how-to-make-a-moss-slurry.htm
MIMI
https://en.mimi.hu/index.html
Readers Digest
https://www.rd.com/
Farmers Almanac
http://www.almanac.com/
Modern Farmer
http://modernfarmer.com/
The Encyclopedia
of Life
http://eol.org/
PLANETKIDS.BIZ
http://www.planetkids.biz/
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