How to Get Moss to Grow on Moss Rock Fireplaces
Outdoor fireplaces make an interesting centerpiece that allows for warmth as well as aesthetic appeal. Some ways to really bring out character in an outdoor setting is to spruce up the fireplace with some moss. This gives the appearance of a well-aged and rustic setting. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Live moss
- Brick or stone outdoor fireplace
- Super glue
- Hammer
- Chisel
- Hose
- Garden faucet
Instructions
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Chip out small sections of joints in the structure of the fireplace with the hammer. Do not break any of the bricks. Make sure that joints are removed over a wide expanse of surface and not just in one isolated area.
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Tear off 3-inch-long sections of moss and place a small amount of super glue on the rooted side of the piece.
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Place each piece of moss, root side first, into the open joints that were chiseled out.
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Wait for one hour and then water the entire fireplace so that the brick absorbs the water and supplies enough moisture for the newly grafted moss.
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Water only on very hot and dry days. The brick tends to hold moisture that the tiny roots of the moss can get to.
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Tips & Warnings
If the fireplace is located in a shady damp location, find moss that is growing in a damp and shaded spot. This will make the transfer a little easier. The opposite applies to a fireplace in a hot, dry spot. Moss should be found that is in a dry location.
