Phalaenopsis blooms rise high above a commissioned pottery piece by Marsha Owen. A beautiful work of art that can be used inside as a centerpiece on the dining room table or in the foyer as a fresh welcome home. Set this dish garden next to the bed for a soothing sight while waiting for the light […]
The best way to propagate moss is by taking a larger piece and dividing it into smaller pieces, then transplanting them apart from one another and encouraging them to grow together. Once moss has covered a surface it will begin adding new growth in the form of thickness, essentially growing on top of itself. While this […]
Before you start growing moss, you might wonder what the best time is to plant moss. Mosses grow all year round because they are evergreen plants. The most important factor is moisture. Photosynthesis is possible in mosses below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Mosses will stop growing and turn brown (we call it the dormant state) when […]
Sphagnum Moss is a family of 380 mosses. This moss can expand to dry areas in the garden and generate huge mires. It is often used as ‘peat moss’ which is soil that is made out of this plant. Live sphagnum moss is often used in gardens because it is known as an environment manipulator […]
Carpet moss is a beautiful, versatile plant that’s perfect for any garden. With a little care, this plant will thrive in any shady spot in your yard. So if you’re looking for a low-maintenance ground cover, carpet moss is the perfect choice. What Is Carpet Moss? The scientific name for carpet moss is “Hypnum Cupressiforme”. […]
Faithful readers of Moss and Stone Gardens know that moss can be both settling and exciting. In a sense, moss can be both yin and yang. In either case, the energy is soothing. We find ourselves to be evangelical about moss, and when we were asked back to create a display garden […]
Finally, moss takes center stage in the theatre of Earth–again. What’s old is new again, and it’s trending like a Broadway hit! Martha, of course, has done a lot to enlighten gardeners to the allure of mosses, and we take our part very seriously (and respectfully) to educate people on the cultivation of a moss garden […]
Sometimes the stars align just right and a client’s existing property features, our collective visions for improvement and a sky’s-the-limit budget all fall into a state of moss-induced bliss. Sometimes, but not always. That’s where a new kind of alignment and yes, the fun, begins. Often we’re called in because, in fact, the client’s existing property features […]
Helen Yoest and I have been good friends for a long time now, and we like to share in each other’s successes. So with this, I present to you Helen’s latest book Plants With Benefits: An Uninhibited Guide to the Aphrodisiac Herbs, Fruits, Flowers, & Veggies in Your Garden (2014, St. Lynn’s Press). You’re […]
