The only plant that can be found on any continent, even in Antarctica, is moss. Unlike other representatives of the flora, it does not have roots, flowers, stems, first appears in areas of uninhabited soil, it can be seen not only on the stem of the tree, but also on stones. Any species of moss and lichen retain moisture well, as a result of which they play a major role in regulating the water balance and slow down the process of soil erosion.
Due to its appearance , decorative moss for the garden is very widely used by designers in the formation of various landscape zones. In Japan, decorative moss is used as a must when creating a bonsai style. Many landowners allocate a small part of the territory under the lawn. For those who want to have a beautiful area with deep emerald green vegetation, but are not set up for work related to sowing grass and its subsequent care (which includes watering, mowing, weeding, harvesting), decorative moss can be used as an alternative.
He is absolutely unpretentious, does not require much attention. This plant does not need to be protected from pests - insects simply do not eat it, no need to water it - it tolerates a lack of moisture. To this it is worth adding such a feature as the ability to preserve color at any time of the year. Decorative moss (photo - in the article) tolerates sudden temperature changes.
Any kind of this plant, regardless of whether it is wild or decorative moss, quickly takes root on stones, so it is often used as an element of the general ensemble when creating a rock garden or in a Japanese kindergarten. If a small zone is supposed to be created on the site, on which some kind of moss will grow, then to speed up the process, you need to free the selected
pad from any other herbs. Then you need to lightly tamp the earth to make it denser. The landing process itself does not require any additional skills. It is enough to take a decorative moss, spread it on the ground and push it as densely as possible to the ground, thereby giving it the opportunity to gain a foothold faster.
We must try to eliminate the appearance of air gaps between the plant and the soil. A loose fit can cause moss to die due to drying out. If you wish, you can use top dressing, which is used when breeding and
growing rhododendrons, but you should forget about the use of fertilizers with
iron sulfate - decorative moss for the garden does not tolerate it. The plant does not like too smooth surfaces, it is more comfortable in areas with complex terrain.
The main thing that the owner of the lawn covered with a carpet of moss should provide is shade and a sufficient amount of moisture. At the first stage, the plant should be regularly watered, but after 4 weeks it will finally take root on the site and will be able to provide itself with the required volume of water. Caring for such a lawn consists only in cleaning the fallen leaves and branches.