The Moss Journal

Stepping-stone path edged with live moss and black river rock

Moss Between Stepping Stones: Designing Soft, Living Pathways

A path through moss feels like walking into an old woodland. Here is how to design one that looks beautiful and holds up to everyday use.

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Natural reindeer lichen clusters used in naturalistic habitats

Zoos & Exhibits3 min read

Moss and Lichen in Animal Enclosures: Selection, Safety and Upkeep

Moss can make an enclosure more natural and more enriching. The key is choosing the right material for the animals that will live with it.

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Species2 min read

Sphagnum Moss in Bioactive Enclosures and Vivarium Exhibits

From frog vivariums to large zoo amphibian houses, sphagnum is the quiet workhorse of humid habitats. Here is how to use it well.

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Live moss being sorted at a covered moss farm

Interiorscaping2 min read

Moss in Indoor Exhibits, Atriums and Conservatories

Indoor rainforests, aquarium galleries and glass-roofed atriums are some of the most exciting places to use living moss. They are also some of the most demanding.

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Reindeer moss samples showing silvery, coral-like clusters

Design2 min read

Reindeer Moss and Lichen in Landscape Design

Silvery, coral-like and surprisingly tough, reindeer moss and lichen bring a texture no true moss can. Here is how designers use them.

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Live moss growing between rounded river stones in a garden path

Design2 min read

Live Moss Around Ponds, Streams and Water Features

Nothing makes a pond or stream look more natural than moss creeping over its edges. Here is how to choose the right moss for wet ground and keep it healthy.

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Live moss covering a shaded woodland slope

Design3 min read

Using Live Moss for Erosion Control on Shaded Slopes and Banks

Shaded slopes are hard to mow, hard to plant and prone to washing out. A dense moss carpet can protect the surface and look beautiful doing it.

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Shaded garden bed with leaf litter beside a stone wall, before moss

Guides2 min read

Will Moss Grow in My Yard? 8 Signs Your Site Is Ready

Before you plan a moss garden, check your site. These eight signs tell you whether moss will thrive, and what to fix if it will not.

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Live moss being laid across a measured garden bed

Guides2 min read

How Much Moss Do I Need? Measuring and Planning Your Project

Ordering too little moss stalls a project. Ordering far too much wastes money. Here is how to measure your area and get the quantity right the first time.

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Live moss bed in autumn with fallen leaves beneath a stone wall

Care2 min read

A Year-Round Moss Garden Care Calendar for Canada and the Northern U.S.

Moss is one of the lowest-maintenance plantings you can own, but a few well-timed tasks keep it looking its best. Here is what to do, season by season.

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