Carpet Moss or Mnium hornum is a lush, green, ground covering plant that resembles carpet. Carpet Moss grows best on decaying wood in moist environments like older sections of woods or shade gardens. This moss is found in the eastern parts of the United States and Europe. It is a brilliant green in color. Carpet Moss is known to spread out once it has taken hold in a creeping fashion. It will slowly cover rocks, trees, and the ground which makes it a favorite for landscapers and gardeners alike. It gives a beautiful focal point to any landscape project like stonework or walls.
Carpet Moss is a Low Maintenance Addition to any Landscape
They do well with rich, well-drained, loamy soils and once it is established; can be used to hold the soil in place. Carpet Moss likes moist, shady areas which make them ideal for adding texture in shade gardens. The moss thrives in moisture, and they can double in size in six months with proper care. They are low maintenance, requiring non-sandy soil, shade, and water to thrive. As long as you have the right conditions, you can almost leave it alone, and it'll do just fine. Carpet Moss is a great addition to any landscape.
Carpet Moss has been used to create living carpets in flower beds, shade gardens, and yards. It will work its way around flowers and plants that you plant before putting the moss itself down. These mosses are capable of growing year round, even below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. They'll simply go dormant without proper moisture and start growing again as soon as enough consistent moisture gets to the plant.
When many people think of moss, they think of soft-ground covering tendrils in large swatches. It is accurate for Carpet Moss, or Hypnum, a genus that covers eighty different species. Carpet Moss grows most plentifully in dark, moist areas, especially where there is fallen or rotting wood. It is bright to dark green depending on its age and the time of year, with its beginning life as a golden green and darkening over the seasons.
Additionally, Carpet Moss soft enough for small animals to live comfortably in and around it. When dried out, Carpet Moss has been used to stuff bedding and other fabric items and has leaves that grow parallel to one another with a taper at the end. It can reproduce both sexually and asexually, making it versatile for many uses in both home and commercial gardens. Carpet Moss requires a bit of maintenance, but when compared to other garden additions such as delicate blossoming plants, it is one of the less needy decorative plants. Even so, ensuring it is properly maintained. Any pests or parasites are kept away is paramount and will enable it to last longer and look beautiful. At an average of an inch high and dense enough to look like its common name.
