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bricksbrave
Apr 18, 2010
moss thrives in the shade- i find this recipe to be really effective, and I just blended it with wood chips and sawdust- I threw down some plastic in the yard so nothing else can grow besides moss, put half wood, half dirt, beer and sugar on top all mixed in a paste and just transferred moss to it, pushing it down firmly on the paste. It took to it right away, and I hope it will last all summer since the front of my yard doesn't get any direct sunlight. added some large stones to have that japanese garden effect. -
nachesser
May 23, 2009
To kill grass and not the moss just spray half-strength Round Up on the grass/moss. It's a life-saver if you're trying to grow a moss lawn.
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ofmyhands
Jan 07, 2009
I have a fiberglass statue and would like to grow something on it...will moss work
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ofmyhands
Jan 07, 2009
I have a fiberglass statue and would like to grow something on it...will moss work
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kramarat
Oct 19, 2008
The commercial weed killers won't kill the moss, or you could just hand weed. I've got oak trees too and have found an excellent way to keep moss lush and spreading. The material in baby diapers holds and retains moisture and is completely non-toxic. Just buy some cheap diapers, tear them apart and spread the absorbant stuff over the ground. Gently water it in with either water or a buttermilk mixture until it melts onto the gound. I did an experiment on a small patch of moss in my yard and it works great. While the rest of the moss dries out between rains, my treated patch stays lush and green.
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jjlawnman1
Sep 17, 2008
Hi, I have two huge oak trees in my front yard. There is moss growing but there are weeds and a little grass also. How can I get the moss to grow and kill the weeds and grass without harming the moss??
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jjlawnman1
Sep 17, 2008
Hi, I have two huge oak trees in my front yard. There is moss growing but there are weeds and a little grass also. How can I get the moss to grow and kill the weeds and grass without harming the moss??
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jolizclark
Jul 03, 2008
does moss grow in the sun? I have this one spot in my yard that gets a lot of sun and I cant find anything to grow there! I need some sort of ground cover!
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Aug 08, 2006
I have had the greatest success by amending soil pH to 5.0-5.5. Use a wettable sulfur if you already have some moss and you want to encourage it to spread. This also helps control weeds like grass. Always apply pH amendment wet, if you already have moss. In an acidic pH environment, moss will arrive and grow like mad basically on its own. Keep the area moist as well (use a fine misting sprinkler, or you will wash away moss spores) about 2 evenings a week in dry weather.
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Aug 08, 2006
According to Ciscoe Morris, collect moss from rocks or concrete to grow on rocks; collect moss from wood to grow on wood. Use super glue to adhere the moss to your growing surface. Spray frequently with buttermilk to give the moss a good start.
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Aug 08, 2006
I have had the greatest success by amending soil pH to 5.0-5.5. Use a wettable sulfur if you already have some moss and you want to encourage it to spread. This also helps control weeds like grass. Always apply pH amendment wet, if you already have moss. In an acidic pH environment, moss will arrive and grow like mad basically on its own. Keep the area moist as well (use a fine misting sprinkler, or you will wash away moss spores) about 2 evenings a week in dry weather.
