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QuestionHow do you grow moss indoors?Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.A large terrarium or other suitable glass container is recommended. Cover the bottom of the container with a single layer of pebbles, top the pebbles with granulated charcoal, and mist everything with water. Place sheets of moss in the container and mist with water again, then cover the container and place it in a shady area.
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QuestionCan you grow moss without soil?Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.Yes, it is actually quite possible to grow moss on many surfaces including bricks and stones. This is done by blending moss with two cups of water and two cups of buttermilk in a blender and pouring it on any desired surface.
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QuestionWhat is required for moss to grow?Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.Moss is very low maintenance and needs virtually nothing except shade and moisture to thrive.
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QuestionWhere does moss grow best?Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.Moss does the best in slightly acidic soil with adequate air circulation, moisture, and shade.
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QuestionHow long does moss take to grow?Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.It depends on the type as well as the climate and location. Generally, you'll start to see signs of growth in 2-4 weeks.
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QuestionHow can I replace/grow moss on a planter that used to be moss-covered?Community AnswerMoss usually regrows by itself. If you can get a sample of the moss you'd like to regrow, the methods described in this article should help get your planter covered with moss again.
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QuestionCan I take moss from some rocks, put it in a spray bottle with water, shake, and then spray it wherever I want it to grow?Community AnswerUnless you absolutely pulverized it and then strained it, all it's going to do is plug up the spray nozzle. Paint it on instead. You just need to apply it to areas that are conductive to growing moss.
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QuestionMy moss is turning dark green to black in some areas. What causes this and what can I do?Community AnswerIt might be mold. Check to see if your environment is not too moist. If it is, consider watering your moss less often.
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QuestionMy transplanted moss was healthy in the fall and winter, but now is turning brown. Does it need more water, or should I do something else for it?Community AnswerMoss doesn't have roots, so it will regrow naturally even if it's almost dead. Watering it more will help.
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QuestionCan any type of moss be propagated by blending it with the recipe above?Community AnswerYes, as long as you care for it correctly, you can grow any moss with the recipe.
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QuestionCan I grow moss from a bag of peat moss bought at a garden supply store?Community AnswerYes, but since it's dead/dried, you'll have to use the blender method of propagating moss.
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QuestionWhat herbicide will control weeds but not harm the moss, pre- or post-emergent?Community AnswerDo not spray Round-up on moss. Post-emergent herbicides kill almost anything green, while pre-emergent herbicides like Preen work by preventing new weed seeds from germinating altogether, so it won't kill live plants like moss. The only down-side to pre-emergent herbicides is that you need to pull weeds until they live out their short life cycle, but once they're gone, you can keep using it and be weed-free without needing any Round-up, Weed-Be-Gone or similar post-emergent herbicides.
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QuestionIf moss is already present and there are weeds in it, how can I get rid of the weeds?Community AnswerHand weeding is best. Moss is very susceptible to any kind of chemical. I found this out the hard way after using weed killer on the dandelions in my moss. I was very careful to only touch the weeds, but ended up with large areas of dead moss around each weed - 5" or more.
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QuestionCan moss grow on any surface, such as plastic?Community AnswerNo, plastic is too smooth. Moss needs something to grip onto. You can try wrapping a glass or plastic object with a nylon sock or something else that will give it a rough surface.
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QuestionCan dead moss be brought back to life?Community AnswerYes. Just submerge it in some water and be patient.
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QuestionIs moss toxic to dogs?Community AnswerNo moss is just a micro plant. It doesn't produce toxins, hormones, or elements that can harm a animal or human.
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QuestionDoes moss require shade? Will it die in full sunlight?Community AnswerSome mosses can be left in full sunlight, but will need very regular watering. Half to full shade is best.
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QuestionIn general, how can I know if these mosses are non-toxic for children?Community AnswerYou can source your moss from a garden store or a moss nursery. Moss from these sources will not be toxic.
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QuestionCan I grow moss on tree branches to make a moss fence in my garden?Community AnswerI didn't do it, the moss just grew by itself, but I have dense moss growing under trees on the exposed roots and elsewhere in shady parts of the garden which haven't been disturbed by mowing. So I'd say yes, you can.
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QuestionCan I grow moss in the space between brick pavers?Community AnswerThat would be possible, yes. Just make sure to give the moss the amount of space it needs to grow.
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QuestionDoes moss need fertilizer to grow?Community AnswerNo.
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QuestionIs there a tool that makes weeding around the delicate moss faster and easier?Community AnswerI use a battery-powered weed eater over mine. It does a good job, just try not to scalp the moss (but it grows back fast if you do).
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QuestionShould I remove fallen leaf cover from my outdoor moss garden in the fall before our hard Minnesota winters (zone 4)? Or will the leaf cover protect it over the winter?Community AnswerMoss will survive low temperatures by itself, but protecting it with leaves would provide an extra layer of protection from the snow.
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QuestionHow long do I have to wait for moss to start growing?Community AnswerIt will take a few months, make sure that you're watering it regularly.
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QuestionHow do I make a moss rug for my shower or sink?Community AnswerUse the blender option, then use a paintbrush to spread the moss where you want. Make sure you don't step on the moss before it grows.
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QuestionI'd like to grow moss seeds on black sand for my fish tank. How can I get the best results?Community AnswerMoss doesn't have seeds. The spores produced from terrestrial moss are unlikely to survive on the substrate. I recommend using java moss or some other entirely aquatic moss. Sandwich it between two pieces of stainless steel mesh and sit it on the sand.
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QuestionCan I give my moss fertilizer to help it grow?Community AnswerFertilizer usually kills most mosses, so it would not be a good idea to give moss fertilizer to help with growth. More frequent watering often helps moss grow more rapidly, however.
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QuestionWill moss grown in a greenhouse? If so, will I be able to walk on it?Community AnswerMoss can be grown in a greenhouse, if all of the things it needs for growth and survival are provided. While you can walk on moss, it can only handle light barefoot traffic and not heavy traffic, sliding, running, or walking with shoes.
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QuestionHow do I prepare moss when I have alkaline soil?Community AnswerYou can find commercially-sold additives from big box stores like Lowe's or Home Depot to acidify your soil.
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QuestionHow do I stop birds from digging up my moss?Community AnswerPut a net above it and drop some lose moss on the pot. The birds will then pick this instead.
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