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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 14, 2011
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    Moss will happily grow where many other plants will not, like shade. Since moss will grow nearly anywhere and in any soil type (provided the pH is 5.0-6.0), they’re relatively easy to transplant from one part of the landscape to another. Spring or fall is the best time for planting moss, especially after it rains. Prepare the site by removing any grass or debris and raking the area smooth. Water it thoroughly and then place the moss, in patches, into the designated areas, pressing down firmly. You can also moisten the bottoms of the moss. There’s no need to keep them close together. Once it has taken hold, the moss will readily spread into one another, filling in any empty gaps. To help the pieces of moss stay in place, secure them with small twigs. Keep the area damp, but do not over water. The moss patches should begin to establish themselves within a month or so. Moss also propagates by spores so putting it in a blender with water or buttermilk for a minute or two and pouring it onto the area will also create healthy moss plants in about five weeks.

    This article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/growing-moss-gardens.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 9, 2011
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    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm

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  • Answered by
    isaac on
    August 28, 2011
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    try keeping the water flowing so moss wont grow or use hot water to kill moss

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 13, 2011
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    Adding something to the water, like lime, to raise the pH and make the area less attractive to moss.

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  • Answered by
    bernese on
    February 12, 2012
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    I have a small 3-tiered rock-like water feature on my screened-in-porch. It get mossy during the warm months so I take it apart and clean each part with a stiff brush and strong steam of water from the hose. Let it dry in the sunlight and then put it all back together again.
    I do put about three inexpensive goldfish in it with a plant or two. They love it as well as do my dogs!! Dogs will sit for hours just watching them swim but do not try and catch them. My granddaughter thinks it is 'cool'!

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    Nikki on
    October 17, 2011
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    This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    January 2, 2012
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    Well, it is hard to say as I can't say exactly what kind of moss it is. But, moss typically likes cool but not cold conditions, shade, moisture and acidic growing surface. There are varieties that are different, but 9 out of 10 times, a variety of moss will like these conditions. Moss is unlikely to have grown in cold winter, but if where that moss is was grown gets only mild winters, it would be possible.

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    Heather on
    December 31, 2011
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    I am not certain how old the moss is, but it appears to be a small colony and could certainly be younger than 6 months. A colony like that, in the right conditions, could appear in as little as a month.

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    dominicj on
    January 1, 2012
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    Hi
    Many thanks for reply.
    What would be considered the right conditions? I should have said but this photo was taken in January. Would the right conditions have been the summer?
    Does moss grow in Winter?
    Many thanks in advance
    Dominic

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    Nikki on
    January 8, 2012
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    Salt will do it, but the salt will also hurt any other plants in the area as it will run off eventually. You may want to try bleach. Bleach will kill the moss (and anything else it comes in contact with) but breaks down into harmless elements in about 12-24 hours. Boiling water is another option. Again, it will kill anything that it comes in contact with.

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