The Moss Journal

Modern A-frame home in Whistler, BC surrounded by a live moss garden

Project Story: A Live Moss Garden at the Forest Edge in Whistler, BC

A modern home, a coastal mountain forest and a garden that needed to feel like it had always been there. Here is how live moss made the connection.

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Established live moss lawn at the forest edge of a Whistler, BC property

Design4 min read

Moss Lawn Alternative: Is Replacing Grass with Live Moss Right for Your Yard?

A moss lawn never needs mowing, fertilizer or weekend battles with bare patches. Here is how to tell if your yard is a good candidate, and what it takes to make the switch.

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Crew hand-placing live moss along a concrete edge in Whistler, BC

Care4 min read

How to Plant Live Moss: A Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Laying moss is easy. Getting it to attach and thrive comes down to prep, contact and moisture. Here is the exact process we follow on professional installations.

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Mood Moss (Dicranum) samples showing its soft, upright tufts

Guides3 min read

The Best Moss for Landscaping: Mood Moss vs. Forest Moss vs. Sphagnum

Not all moss is the same. The right species depends on the look you want and the site you have. Here is how the three workhorse landscape mosses compare.

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Japanese maple courtyard garden with boulders and a live moss carpet

Design3 min read

How to Create a Japanese Moss Garden

Japanese gardens have used moss for centuries to signal age, calm and care. Here is how to bring those principles into your own garden, at any scale.

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Moss-covered forest floor beneath tall conifers

Design3 min read

Live Moss for Zoo Exhibits: Designing Naturalistic Habitats

The best zoo exhibits make visitors forget they are in a zoo. Live moss and lichen are among the most effective tools designers have for creating that illusion.

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A crate of lush, freshly harvested live moss

Design2 min read

Interiorscaping with Moss: Living vs. Preserved Moss for Indoor Spaces

Moss walls and indoor moss features have become a signature of biophilic design. The first decision is whether the moss should be living or preserved.

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Fully established moss bed beneath a stone retaining wall

Case Studies2 min read

Project Story: Bare Soil to Established Moss in One Growing Season

A shaded bed under a stone retaining wall had defeated grass for years. We photographed it from bare soil to a mature moss carpet. Here is every stage.

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Long beds of live moss running beside a modern home with steel edging

Design3 min read

Specifying Live Moss: A Guide for Landscape Architects and Designers

Moss is showing up in more drawings every year, from private estates to hotels and corporate campuses. Here is what to include in your spec so it performs as designed.

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Mature live moss bed in a shaded woodland garden

Design3 min read

Shade Garden Ideas: Why Live Moss Thrives Where Grass Fails

Shade is not a problem to fix. It is an opportunity to grow something grass never could. Here is how moss turns the darkest corner of a yard into its best feature.

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