How to Apply Moss to Make Flower Pots Look Old
One of the best ways to create an aged or rustic look in your garden is not to buy antique pots, but to age them yourself. With just a few ingredients, you can grow moss on your terra cotta pots, creating an aged effect. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Foam paintbrush
- 2 to 3 cups buttermilk
- Moss, with soil removed
- Blender
- Terra cotta pot
- Plastic grocery bags
Instructions
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Find living moss--a simple walk through the woods or your own backyard will often yield plenty of moss for this project. Harvest the moss, removing as much dirt as possible.
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Blend the moss and buttermilk in the blender. The mixture should be runny enough to paint on, but thick enough not to slide off the sides of your pot.
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Paint the buttermilk-moss mixture onto your pot using the foam brush.
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Wrap your pot in the plastic bags to create a moist environment, then set in a cool, shady place for about two weeks. After this amount of time, you will begin to see the moss growing on your pot. The pot is now ready to hold plants.
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Tips & Warnings
After you've placed plants in your pots, be sure to keep them well watered; the moisture is essential to keeping the moss growing.
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Comments
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I'm gong to try this. I have heard of this concoction but really didn't know enough. If any of you try this garden project and it works let me know how it went.
