However, if you’re growing a moss garden from scratch, plant moss sheets, clumps, or plugs in either spring or fall using the simple planting steps below. Step 1: Prepare Your Planting Spot ...

How I Grow Moss in My Garden and Why You Should Consider it Too. Moss is the tiny superstar of the plant world that not only looks great but also plays an important number of roles.

Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the summer. For instance, what are ...

When we see something weird growing on tree bark, it is usually algae, lichens, moss, or fungi (or a combination of these). These can be gray, white, green, or even orange.

This April 2, 2019, photo provided by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, IL, shows moss growing at the base of a tree at Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve in Monee, IL.

If moss is growing under a tree, prune the tree and open it up to sunshine to help dry the soil. If it’s in the lawn, consider core aeration each year to loosen up the soil.

This April 2, 2019, photo provided by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, IL, shows moss growing at the base of a tree at Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve in Monee, IL.