How Do You Create A Moss Lawn?
Moss lawns are becoming more and more popular due to their ability to provide an evergreen ground cover that requires very little maintenance. A moss lawn requires no mowing or fertilizing and can live on very little water. The key to a healthy and thriving moss lawn is shade; it will grow fine on bare, poor soil surfaces—even those that are primarily clay or sand. Moss also keeps its color during the cold season, a bonus for those homeowners bemoaning their browning winter landscapes. Obtain moss by scooping it up off of rocks or rotting tree branches or areas near river banks; place it in a plastic bag. You can also obtain moss spores in a local nursery or purchase them online. Propagate your moss by placing the following ingredients in the blender: one cup buttermilk, one cup water and one handful of moss. Blend well until the moss is well-distributed in the liquid. Pour the moss mixture into a container and bring outside. Paint the mixture in three-inch patches on the area where
