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If you have a section of your garden or landscaping where nothing wants to grow, shade moss might be a solution. These mosses can thrive in areas with heavy shade or poor soil quality where other plants might struggle or not succeed at all. Moss from TN Nursery can transform a gloomy area into a thriving little ecosystem or enhance the overall beauty of your backyard.
Benefits of Shade Moss
Here are some of the many benefits of planting shade moss in your garden.
Water Retention: Mosses can prevent water from evaporating too quickly because they absorb and retain it like a sponge. This means a lower water bill and the retained water can help other nearby plants grow.
Stops Weeds: Moss can act as a natural barrier to weeds. It grows so densely that it prevents weeds from establishing their roots.
Eco-Friendly: Another nice thing about mosses is they require no chemicals or fertilizers to grow. They also have air-purifying qualities. They can trap carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide and turn them into nutrients. Mosses also trap dust and pollens, contributing to better overall air quality.
Low Maintenance: Moss is unique in how incredibly low maintenance it is. Mosses don't have a root structure so they can thrive in areas with poor soil. They don't require much sunlight either, which makes them perfect for shady areas.
Shade Moss for Enhanced Beauty
Another major benefit of shade moss is the way that it enhances the beauty of your garden. With a variety of lush green colors, moss can be grown and shaped to create interesting contours and textures in an outdoor space. The different types available from TN Nursery have unique characteristics, so there's bound to be a choice that will work perfectly with your shady outdoor space.
Topiary moss can be used to take things to the next level in your garden. If you've ever seen an animal sculpture or geometric shape made from moss, that's topiary moss grown on a frame. This allows gardeners and landscapers to add an extra element of creativity and whimsy to their design schemes.
Types of Shade Moss
A sampler box of live mosses can help you decide which ones are best suited for your backyard environment. Sheet moss and carpet moss from TN Nursery are good choices for a low-lying type of ground cover that hugs the contours of the landscape. Mood moss, cushion moss, and fern moss grow in feathery clusters. Tree moss can grow on the trunks and branches of trees, adding a velvety green to their texture.